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HORS D'OEUVRES SANDWICH INSPIRED BY BACK TO SCHOOL

Name: Hors D'oeuvres Sandwich inspired by Back to School
Ingredients: For the Deviled Egg; eggs; 2 tbsp mayonnaise; 1 tbsp white vinegar; 1 tsp grain mustard; onion powder; celery salt; paprika; For the Meatball; ground beef; breadcrumbs; eggs; spices; For the Spanakopita Filling; spinach; 2 1/2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 tbsp dill, chopped; 1/2 cup feta; melted butter; filo dough (or store bought puff pastry); For the Sandwich Assembly; bread loaf of choice

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8,955,283 views Rodney Dangerfield made a career on thumbing his nose at social mores, making sexual advances toward older women, and eating a giant sandwich made out of hors d'oeuvres. Today we're honoring him, sandwiches, and the throngs of students returning to school with this towering example of 80s excess and flavorblindness. Recipe available in my book, coming out October 3rd!

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INGREDIENTS

For the Deviled Egg

eggs

2 tbsp mayonnaise

1 tbsp white vinegar

1 tsp grain mustard

onion powder

celery salt

paprika

For the Meatball

ground beef

breadcrumbs

eggs

spices

For the Spanakopita Filling

spinach

2 ½ garlic cloves, crushed

2 tbsp dill, chopped

½ cup feta

melted butter

filo dough (or store bought puff pastry)

For the Sandwich Assembly

bread loaf of choice

TOOLS

large pot

ice bath

mixing bowls

mini prep bowls

rubber spatula

piping bag

spoon

fridge

wire rack

rimmed baking sheet

oven

measuring cups and spoons set

saucepan

Chef’s knife

cutting board

paring knife

pastry brush

DIRECTIONS

For the Deviled Eggs

Start by steaming the eggs for 15 minutes and placing them into an ice bath immediately after.

eggs

large pot

ice bath

Peel, cut in half and separate the yolks from the eggs.

eggs

mini prep bowls

Chef’s knife

cutting board

To the yolks, add in the mayo, white vinegar, grain mustard, onion powder, and celery salt. Mix together.

2 tbsp mayonnaise

1 tbsp white vinegar

1 tsp grain mustard

onion powder

celery salt

eggs

mixing bowls

measuring cups and spoons set

rubber spatula

Optionally scoop mixture into a piping bag and pipe into the center of eggs, or scoop into eggs via a spoon.

For the Deviled Egg

piping bag

spoon

Sprinkle with paprika and refrigerate until ready to use.

paprika

fridge

For the Meatball

In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, and spices.

ground beef

breadcrumbs

eggs

spices

mixing bowls

measuring cups and spoons set

Roll into individual balls and place on a wire rack set in a baking sheet.

For the Meatball

wire rack

rimmed baking sheet

Bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes.

For the Meatball

wire rack

rimmed baking sheet

oven

Toss meatballs into the desired sauce and place on the stovetop for 45 minutes.

For the Meatball

For the Spanakopita

Start by sauteing spinach in hot butter.

spinach

saucepan

rubber spatula

measuring cups and spoons set

Once wilted, add in crushed garlic cloves and saute until shrunken.

2 ½ garlic cloves, crushed

saucepan

rubber spatula

If still too large, dump out onto a cutting board and chop to the desired size.

cutting board

Chef’s knife

Add in chopped dill and feta cheese.

2 tbsp dill, chopped

½ cup feta

saucepan

Lightly butter and stack the filo dough. Slice into 3” wide 12” long segments.

filo dough (or store bought puff pastry)

melted butter

pastry brush

cutting board

paring knife

Place 2 Tbsp of filling to the top. Fold into a triangle.

For the Spanakopita Filling

filo dough (or store bought puff pastry)

measuring cups and spoons set

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Brush the top of the triangles with melted butter.

melted butter

oven

pastry brush

Bake for 20-25 minutes.

For the Sandwich Assembly

Slice the desired bread in half, scooping out half of the bread from each slice.

bread loaf of choice

cutting board

Chef’s knife

spoon

Add in the meatballs, top with spanakopita, and deviled eggs.

bread loaf of choice

For the Meatball

For the Spanakopita Filling

For the Deviled Egg

Slice and enjoy.

cutting board

Chef’s knife

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