We have long-admired when knishes get a little wild and crazy. Behold this epic knish sandwich being served at The Knish in Austin Texas. Or even these delectable knishes made with plantains!
But recently one of our coworkers mentioned that she and her husband love making knishes into sandwiches – that is, instead of using bread, making a square knish into the “bread” itself. Well, we ran out immediately to try and recreate such a masterpiece. And yes, it is as crazy and delicious as you may think. Bonus: It’s really easy, making it perfect for a fun and fast weeknight dinner.
Knish Sandwich
This indulgent knish sandwich takes the beloved Jewish pastry to the next level by stuffing it with delicious deli-style fillings.
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
- 4 square knishes (such as Gabila’s brand)
- ¾ – 1 lb sliced pastrami, turkey, corned beef, roast beef or a combination
- coleslaw (optional)
To serve:
- spicy brown mustard
- dill pickles
Instructions
- Slice open each knish in half, like it’s a roll.
- Place knishes on a baking sheet. Place in oven preheated to 375°F for 5-7 minutes or place under broiler for 3 minutes.
- Top bottom half of each knish with pastrami and/or other deli meat. Top with coleslaw if desired.
- Serve with spicy brown mustard and dill pickles.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Ashkenazi
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Sounds great, never thought of that. Must try.
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Looks absolutely delicious 😋
Sounds devine. I had been doing this with with corned beef and sauerkraut for years when I lived in N.Y. I moved to Michigan where, alas, square knishes are very rare if ever seen. Only small, soft doughy knishes which growing up I knew to only contain Kasha. Not a fried Gabilla brand in sight.
To a New Yorker it’s a shonda. Enjoy your epic sandwich. You are very lucky.