Best Elena Ruz Sandwiches Recipes

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CLASSIC ELENA RUZ SANDWICHES



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Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 8 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 Cuban sweet sandwich rolls or brioche rolls, split
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
8 ounces strawberry preserves
2 pounds sliced fresh roast turkey
8 tablespoons mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Preheat a griddle over medium-high heat.
  • Spread the bottoms of the rolls with approximately 1 tablespoon cream cheese each and the tops with approximately 1 tablespoon strawberry preserves each. Top the cream cheese side of each sandwich with 4 ounces turkey.
  • Close the sandwiches. Coat the outsides of the rolls with mayonnaise on both the bottom and the top. Place on the hot griddle and press down with a heavy pot to flatten the sandwiches.
  • Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Slice the sandwiches and serve.

ELENA RUZ SANDWICHES



Elena Ruz Sandwiches image

As a child I was told that this sandwich was invented by a young society gal in Havana, Cuba. The story goes that one late night after dancing for hours at a party she stopped at an all-night cafe and asked if the chef would prepare a sandwich to her specifications. When they agreed, this is what she asked for and after that it...

Provided by Jennie Pagano

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 bread slices or buns
cream cheese to taste
strawberry jam or preserves to taste
fresh roasted turkey slices or even leftover turkey
1 Tbsp butter or margarine
OPTIONAL: YOU CAN SUBSTITUTE THE STRAWBERRY JAM/PRESERVES FOR CRANBERRY RELISH, TASTES DELICIOUS AS WELL.

Steps:

  • 1. Smear a generous amount of cream cheese on one slice and the strawberry jam or preserves on the other.
  • 2. Place the turkey slices in the middle and close.
  • 3. Warm a skillet on the stove.
  • 4. Smear the outsides of the bread with butter.
  • 5. Toast the buttered sandwich until golden on both sides.
  • 6. Serve and enjoy!

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