Quick Refrigerator Sandwich
Transform your lunch routine with the "Quick Refrigerator Sandwich," a simple yet flavorful meal that’s ready in just 10 minutes! Perfect for busy days, this recipe lets you raid your refrigerator to craft a satisfying sandwich layered with fresh lettuce, juicy tomato slices, creamy cheese, and your favorite deli meat, all enhanced with a tangy blend of mayonnaise and mustard. Optional pickles add a delightful crunch while a sprinkle of salt and black pepper ties the flavors together. Ideal for a grab-and-go snack or lightweight meal, this customizable sandwich is as versatile as it is delicious. Whether you’re using whole grain, sourdough, or gluten-free bread, this quick assembly recipe delivers big on convenience and taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 slices Bread (any type)
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Mustard
- 2 leaves Lettuce leaves
- 4 slices Tomato
- 2 slices Cheese (any type)
- 4 slices Deli meat (e.g., turkey, ham, or chicken)
- 3 slices Pickles (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Gather all the ingredients from your refrigerator and arrange them on a clean surface.
Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise evenly over one slice of bread and 1 tablespoon on the other slice.
Spread 1 teaspoon of mustard over one of the slices of bread layered with mayonnaise.
Place 2 lettuce leaves on the slice of bread with mustard.
Add 4 slices of tomato over the lettuce, slightly overlapping them.
Lay 2 slices of cheese on top of the tomato slices.
Add 4 slices of deli meat (turkey, ham, or chicken) evenly over the cheese.
If desired, place 3 slices of pickles on top of the deli meat for extra flavor.
Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper evenly over the sandwich filling.
Close the sandwich by placing the second slice of bread, mayonnaise side down, on top of the fillings.
Press the sandwich gently to hold it together.
Cut the sandwich in half diagonally for easy serving. Enjoy immediately or wrap in parchment paper for a quick meal on the go.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
793 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.7 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.4 g | 77% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 130 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 3971 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.8 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.9 g | ||
| Protein | 39.8 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 547 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 727 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
