Open-Faced Pastrami Sandwich

There's a lot of things I love about certain recipes I come up with, and the top thing is frugality. Most leftovers always seem reminiscent of the original meal they were a part of. On some occasions it's not that much of a bad thing, on others it becomes overbearing and stagnant. 

This sandwich is a whole new meal, made from leftovers of three different meals - in other words a frugal feat!

Open-Faced Pastrami Sandwich

• Challah (2 - 4 Slices)
• Pastrami (1/4 - 1/2 Pound)
• American Cheese (2 - 4 Slices)
• Cabbage (1/2 Cup, Finely Chopped)
• Stone Ground Mustard (4 Tablespoons)
• Apple Cider Vinegar (1 Tablespoon)
• Salt (To Taste)
• Pepper (To Taste)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 Degrees Fahrenheit.
• Place the Challah on a baking sheet and set aside.
• In a small bowl mix together the Mustard, Apple Cider Vinegar, Salt, and Pepper. Set this mixture aside.
• Lightly cook the Cabbage in a skillet, and once finished (3 - 5 minutes) add to the mustard mix, tossing well.
• Using the same skillet, cook the Pastrami until done (5 - 7 minutes). 
• Put the Pastrami on top of the Challah, and let some of the cooking liquid seep into the bread.
• Place the Cabbage on top of the Pastrami, add the Cheese, and bake for 5 minutes.
• Swap the oven over to a low broil, and finish until the Cheese is just melted, and has a slight golden color on the edges.
• Plate and Enjoy!

This sandwich was the perfect blend of sweet and sour, salty and savory. The Challah really added a nice flavor to the overall sandwich, and it helped me utilize the bread before it went stale. I can't complain about that!

I found the open-faced sandwich a unique way to represent Eragon as well. Granted a regular sandwich would've sufficed, but I was craving this one. It also ties into the speedy nature in which meals must get cooked sometimes for Eragon and Murtagh. This was a pretty quick sandwich to make, and also wholesome and savory too. 

I'll be making something extra special tomorrow - if I can brave the -30 Degree Fahrenheit windchill…

If not I feel another bread recipe in order!