This Loaded Ciabatta Sandwich Platter turns humble slices of ciabatta and plain bread into a culinary tour-de-force—five distinct, flavor-packed open-face sandwiches all baked to melty perfection. From a garlic-and-rosemary-seared steak sandwich with caramelized onions and dill-garlic mayo, to a classic salami-tomato-cheese melt, a bacon-topped chip-crunch stack, a pesto-cream-cheese-sausage special, and a hearty hunting-sausage masterpiece, each variation showcases complementary textures and tastes. Ideal for entertaining, family gatherings, or a make-your-own-sandwich night, this recipe guide delivers everything you need: timing, ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutritional insights, origins, tips, and more—so you can confidently fill your table with irresistible handheld delights.
Cooking Time
Preparation (slicing, marinating, assembling): 30 minutes
Steak marinate & cook: 20 minutes (plus 10 minutes rest)
Sauce & onion caramelization: 15 minutes
Sandwich assembly & bakes (5 varieties): 45 minutes total (15 min each round, some overlap)
Total Active Time: Approximately 1 hour
Total Time (including steak rest and overlapping bakes): Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
Ingredients
Basic Pantry & Bread:
Olive oil, for toasting and drizzling
2 ciabatta loaves, halved horizontally
3–4 additional sandwich-style bread slices (for non-ciabatta variants)
Seasoned Steak & Onion Topping:
300 g steak cut (e.g. sirloin or rib-eye), patted dry
1 tsp dried garlic granules
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 sprig fresh rosemary
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp sugar
Dill-Garlic Mayo Sauce:
3 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp grated Parmesan (optional)
1–2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
1 garlic clove, minced
Ciabatta Steak Sandwich Build:
Toasted ciabatta bottoms
Caramelized onion
Sliced rested steak
Dill-garlic mayo
2 salted pickles, thinly sliced
70 g melting cheese (e.g. mozzarella), shredded
Classic Salami Melt:
3 slices sandwich bread
3 tbsp tomato sauce
Thinly sliced salami (enough to cover slices)
100 g shredded cheese
Chip-Crunch Bacon Stack:
3 slices bread
3 tbsp mayonnaise
1 clove garlic, minced
½ tomato, sliced
Handful of potato chips
Remaining shredded cheese
100 g bacon, diced and fried until crisp
Pesto & Sausage Delight:
3 slices bread
Cream cheese, to spread
½ tomato, sliced
1 tbsp pesto sauce
100 g shredded cheese
120 g smoked hunting sausages, sliced and lightly fried
Hearty Sausage & Cheese Finale:
4 slices bread
4 slices cheese
½ tomato, sliced
Cream cheese, to spread
120 g diced smoked sausages or hot dogs
Remaining bacon slices, crisped
Step-by-Step Cooking Directions
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