Portuguese Francesinha Assembly Instructions

Portuguese Francesinha Assembly Instructions

Sara ReillyApril 01, 2022

Friday Funday, April 1, 2022

Description: 

Francesinha, the Portuguese classic sandwich made with ham, tender roast pork and white cheddar, served on housemade bread with a tomato ale sauce on top. Served with sides of steak frites & an Iberian green salad. 

Contents:

    • 1 pan sandwiches
    • 1 container tomato ale sauce
    • 1 bag frites
    • 1 container Andalouse
    • 1 container salad
    • 1 container dressing

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 375. Add covered pan of sandwiches and bake 10 minutes. Remove lid and continue baking until 165 degrees. If more caramelization is desired place under broiler for a minute or so watching closely not to burn.
  • Frites can be laid out on an oiled sheet pan and baked in the for 20-30 minutes or to desired degree of doneness.
  • Sauce can be heated on the stovetop over medium heat stirring often. Alternatively it can be tranferred to a microwave safe dish and heated for a couple minutes stirring every 45 seconds until 165 degrees.
  • Toss salad with as much dressing as desired.

Plating: 

  • Place sandwiches on dinner plates or shallow pasta type bowls and ladle tomato sauce over as desired. This sandwich is usually eaten with fork and a steak knife. serve frites on the side of the plate.
  • Serve salad on small plates or in bowls