Christmas Leftovers Toasted Bread Bowl

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    4 - 5 people

  • Calories

    574 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

Christmas Leftovers Toasted Bread Bowl

Recipe video above. This isn't really a recipe, it's more of an idea you can make your own. A way to completely transform leftovers into an epic sandwich for sharing! Use leftover ham, cooked meats, roasted veg, cheese platter leftovers. Imagine the possibilities!  Great served fresh AND travels well!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 bread loaf Note 1, round or oval
  • 300 g / 10 oz ham
  • 300 g / 10 oz turkey
  • 300 g / 10 oz cooked meat slices
  • 1 cup antipasto olives, sun dried tomato, chargrilled peppers, artichokes, feta etc, roughly chopped
  • 4 - 6 lices cheese I used Swiss in the video, of choice
  • 3 baby spinach ~75g / 2.5oz, big handfuls

Garlic Butter:

  • 50 g / 3 tbsp butter melted, salted
  • 1 garlic minced, clove

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180C/350F.
  2. Mix butter and garlic.
  3. Cut the top off the bread loaf. Pick out bread from the loaf and the lid, leaving a wall and floor about 1.5cm / 3/5" thick.
  4. Place bread on a large sheet of foil on a baking tray.
  5. Dab / brush inside with butter. Layer with: half spinach, turkey, antipasto things, remaining spinach, ham, cheese.
  6. Tuck flappy bits inside the loaf, top with lid.
  7. Brush with butter all over. Wrap with foil.
  8. Weigh down with something flat and heavy - cast iron skillet is ideal.
  9. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove skillet and foil.
  10. Bake for a further 10 minutes until golden.
  11. Cut into thick slices and serve immediately!

Notes

  • Bread - any type of bread will work just fine but artisan style breads like sourdough, ciabatta and similar work best because they will hold together better and get a better crust so it's easier to hold and eat.
  • Make ahead - I've made this several times using deli cold cuts to take on flights! It puts aeroplane food to shame :) Make it the day before, and bake. Wrap it up with foil again while warm, let cool then refrigerate. The flavours meld overnight and makes it even more amazing so you don't miss the melty cheese (promise). Consume at room temp for best experience! 
  • Leftover Bread - Use it to make Italian meatballs! I use fresh chopped bread to make most of my Meatball recipes - it's the secret to extra soft and juicy meatballs!
  • Filling Ideas - see above the video in post for an extensive list of ideas. Think beyond the obvious - this can be made with almost ANY leftovers!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 574cal (29%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 82mg (27%) Sodium 1401mg (58%) Potassium 409mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 2160IU (43%) Vitamin C 5.4mg (6%) Calcium 226mg (23%) Iron 4.4mg (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4- 5 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 574 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 574cal 29%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 1401mg 58%
Potassium 409mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 2160IU 43%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 6%
Calcium 226mg 23%
Iron 4.4mg 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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