ELENA RUZ SANDWICHES

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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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