Czech Open-Faced Sandwiches (Obložené chlebíčky)
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Czech Open-Faced Sandwiches (Obložené chlebíčky)
Description
This recipe calls for slicing Czech veka bread or French baguette and spreading each piece with about two tablespoons of potato salad or a spreadable butter alternative. The toppings are assembled decoratively, beginning with folded thin slices of ham or salami, topped with thin slices of hard cheese. Slices of hard-boiled eggs are added next, and the sandwich is finished with a piece of fresh or canned red pepper and a sprig of curly parsley for garnish.
The sandwiches balance creamy potato salad and savory cured meats and cheese, with the egg and pepper adding texture and mild flavor. The presentation is flexible, allowing for creative arrangement on a serving tray. They are typically chilled until serving, with plastic wrap to maintain freshness.
These sandwiches are traditional Czech appetizers or snack items that work well at parties or gatherings, offering a variety of flavors in a small, handheld portion.
Ingredients
- 1 veka bread or French baguette, Czech
- 2 cups potato salad or spreadable butter/ bread spread
- 3 egg hard-boiled
- 12 thin slices ham
- 12 thin slices hard salami
- 6 thin slices hard cheese e. g., Edam, Gouda
- ½ red pepper fresh or canned
- Curly parsley
Instructions
- Slice Czech veka bread or French baguette on a slight angle.
- Spread about two tablespoons of potato salad on each slice. Fold the ham or salami decoratively and place it on the edge of the sandwich. Put a small piece of hard cheese on the ham.
- Add one or two slices of the hard-boiled egg, then garnish with a piece of red pepper and a sprig of curly parsley to finish.
Notes
- Keep assembled sandwiches covered with plastic wrap in the fridge to prevent drying out until serving.
- Best enjoyed fresh on the day they are made to preserve bread texture.
- Get creative with toppings and arrangement to make the sandwiches visually appealing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 181 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 181kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 625mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 226mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 418IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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