Loaded Ciabatta Sandwich Platter | May 18, 2025

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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