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The Best Spam Sandwich Recipe
This is the Best Spam Sandwich Recipe because it's a Mexican twist that taps into the elements of a traditional torta, which is topped with refried beans, cheese, and fresh or pickled veggies.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
21 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 903 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Mexican-American Fusion
Ingredients
- 1 bolillo roll
- 3-4 slices Spam, cut about ¼ inch thick
- 1 tablespoon crema
- 1 generous spoonful (or two) of refried beans
- 3-4 slices medium to large-sized tomato, thinly sliced
- 1 leaf romaine lettuce
- 3 slices cheese (I used Manchego)
- 4-5 slices pickled jalapeno
Instructions
- Fry the slices of Spam in a pan over medium heat, until you’ve achieved the desired level of crispness. Two to three minutes per side is usually sufficient.
- Remove Spam slices from pan and let cool on paper towels. Slice the bolillo roll in half and butter the cut sides.
- Place cut sides down in the pan, still on medium heat, and lightly toast. You want it to get a little color, but not be super crisp like toast.
- Remove from heat. Slather some refried beans (either cool or heated) on one side of the roll. Slather some crema on the other half.
- Layer the Spam, Romaine lettuce, tomato, pickled jalapenos, and cheese on that roll (in whatever order strikes your fancy).
- Close that torta up and dive right in.
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Notes
- *Nutrition information was calculated with an online nutrition calculator and should be considered estimates.
Nutrition Information
Calories
903kcal
(45%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
62g
(95%)
Saturated Fat
26g
(130%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
20g
Cholesterol
156mg
(52%)
Sodium
9069mg
(378%)
Potassium
1546mg
(44%)
Fiber
14g
(56%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
11096IU
(222%)
Vitamin C
54mg
(60%)
Calcium
807mg
(81%)
Iron
11mg
(61%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 903
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 903kcal | 45% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 62g | 95% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 156mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 9069mg | 378% |
| Potassium | 1546mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 11096IU | 222% |
| Vitamin C | 54mg | 60% |
| Calcium | 807mg | 81% |
| Iron | 11mg | 61% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.