SANDWICCIA ANYONE?…Focaccia sandwiches by another name!
has become quite a staple at home since the kids LOVE it. It’s a gratifying feeling that they enjoy garlic & basil as much as we do…which just means that meal times are simpler & fun to plan too. They enjoy home baked breads of all sorts. For me, it’s therapeutic. 
The mixing, the kneading, the rising & finally the aromas that waft through the whole house makes life just seem more worthwhile. I made a double batch of focaccia, & served up the second batch the next day as grilled ‘SANDWICCIAS‘…my coined phrase for focaccia sandwiches, which quite takes sandwiches to another level altogether. They were obviously quite because they were polished off in next to no time. The kids said they tasted just like pizzas, but better!! So here you go…presenting some cheesy grilled ‘SANDWICCIAS‘! 
Roasted Garlic & Bell Pepper Focaccia – recipe HERE
For the Sandwiccias…
- Cool the focaccia completely, & then slice horizontally to get 2 flat slices.
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Spread a layer of cheese spread, followed by slices of cheese, then sliced tomatoes, salt & freshly ground pepper, fresh chopped basil leaves & some grated cheese. (Add any filling of your choice).
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Grill the focaccia sandwiches on a lightly greased pan for about 3-4 minutes on each side, weighed down with a panini press if possible. (I use a metal plate with a weight on top).
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The cheese melts & acts as the glue, holding everything together well…& the flavours of the focaccia come through really nicely.
- Quarter & serve warm, with potato wedges & a salad / pasta.
- I served ours with ‘roasted garlic & pesto’ oven-baked potato wedges, & fusili in a light cream coriander sauce with red & yellow bell peppers.
This yummy sandwiccia is off to the Sandwich Festival 2008, an event hosted by Anupama @ Food n More. In her words…”I love bread and am constantly looking for ideas to make different kinds of sandwich creations. They are great in lunch boxes and perfect food when you are on the go. They are also a healthy option when you are too tired to cook and whatsmore a sandwich is something that even husbands can make on their own without grumbling too much. “
I agree with her… I’m always game for creative sandwich ideas too. Am now beginning to go a step further; I sometimes try & make the bread too! This ‘sandwiccia‘ was the result of one such culinary adventure…one that was very satisfying!
Full of flavour…ENJOY!!
Deeba @ PAB
About me: I am a freelance food writer, recipe developer and photographer. Food is my passion - baking, cooking, developing recipes, making recipes healthier, using fresh seasonal produce and local products, keeping a check on my carbon footprint and being a responsible foodie! I enjoy food styling, food photography, recipe development and product reviews. I express this through my food photographs which I style and the recipes I blog. My strength lies in 'Doing Food From Scratch'; it must taste as good as it looks, and be healthy too. Baking in India, often my biggest challenge is the non-availability of baking ingredients, and this has now become a platform to get creative on. I enjoy cooking immensely as well.
19 Comments
Purnima
Deeba, the bread and sandwiches out of it surely looks great!! Thanks for sharing!! The pics here hv me drooling!!
Asha
HeHe! That’s how I serve my dried tomato and Olive Foccacia!:))
Jamie
What a healthy looking sandwich! You make it look so easy 🙂
Ben
Oh beautiful sandwich! It is good to know that your kids like the same things you do. I bet that is a lot less stressful when preparing dinner 🙂
Rosie
Deeba your photos are so stunning and what a very beautiful sandwich!
Rosie x
Bellini Valli
Its so nice to find something that everyone loves!!
Hetal
Can’t wait to take a bite of this Sandwich….it looks so yummy!!
mimi
i love foccacia, your sandwich looks so yummy! i totally want one for lunch right now!
Ivy
You are so lucky that your kids like these flavours. I always end up making 2 or 3 different versions so that everyone may eat. I would eat that sandwich any time.
familiabencomo
You know, at first I thought you spelled sandwich wrong…. I’m a little slow today. I love this idea of a sandwiccia! It’s good to have a tasty back-up plan for those days you don’t want to cook a “grand” meal (like today for me!). Do you think these would freeze well? Who am I kidding – we never have food in this house long enough to freeze. Never mind my question! This looks super-yummy. Well-done, Deeba!
Tanti baci, my friend,
Amy
Arfi Binsted
I’ve never thought to make sandwich from foccacia. That’s a neat idea, Deeba!
Manggy
Lovely sandwich(ia)! I thought foccacia sandwiches are what paninis were? 🙂
Cynthia
You’ve inspired me, I think I will make some bread this weekend.
Cham
Love ur sandwiccia with focaccia bread… Yummy sand
Aparna
Very very nice, Deeba. Am happy to see that bread is baking so often in your oven.:)
Dhanggit
these sandwiches are drooling me..;snif, snif while im only eating an old baguette and cheese 🙁 would love a bite of your sandwich deeba 🙂
diva
blimey!!!!
i love foccacia. it’s my favourite bread, apart from brioche. that looks yummy as anything deeba 🙂
Mike of Mike's Table
I keep wanting to make focaccia. These look awesome! I’ll trade sandwiches with you? 😉
Noor
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