Bauru Sandwich

Name: Bauru Sandwich
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 4 French bread rolls; 1 lb thinly sliced roast beef; 8 slices mozzarella cheese; 2 large tomatoes, sliced; 8 pickle slices; 2 tbsp butter; Salt and pepper to taste

⏱ Prep Time 20 minutes

📈 Difficulty Easy

👥 Servings

An iconic Brazilian hot sandwich from São Paulo made with roast beef, melted mozzarella cheese, tomato, and pickles in a crispy French bread roll.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 15.5g

Carbs 31.2g

Fat 15.3g

Protein Carbs Fat

Ingredients

4 French bread rolls
1 lb thinly sliced roast beef
8 slices mozzarella cheese
2 large tomatoes, sliced
8 pickle slices
2 tbsp butter
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1
Slice each French bread roll lengthwise, scoop out a small amount of the soft interior to create a trough for the fillings, and butter the inside surfaces.
2
Layer the thinly sliced roast beef generously inside each roll, folding the slices to create height and texture, then season lightly with salt and pepper.
3
Place the tomato slices and pickle slices on top of the beef, then lay two slices of mozzarella cheese over everything in each sandwich.
4
Place the open sandwiches under a broiler or in a hot oven at 400°F (200°C) for 3 to 5 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly and the bread is toasted.
5
Close the sandwiches, press down gently, and serve immediately while the cheese is still stretchy and melted.

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Did You Know?

The Bauru sandwich was invented in 1934 at the Ponto Chic bar in São Paulo by a student from the city of Bauru who asked for a custom sandwich, and it became so popular it was added to the permanent menu.