Gerber Sandwich Recipe
This Gerber Sandwich is a St. Louis-style open-faced sandwich made with garlic buttered bread, deli ham, Provel cheese, and a light sprinkle of paprika. It bakes until hot, melty, and lightly golden.
Yield: 2 people
Calories: 625kcal
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French or Italian bread sliced into 4 equal sections and halved lengthwise
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 cloves garlic minced, or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning optional
- 3/4 pound deli ham thinly sliced
- 8 ounces Provel cheese sliced or shredded(you can substitute with provolone/swiss/mozz mix)
- Paprika for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, minced garlic or garlic powder, and Italian seasoning, if using.
- Place the bread halves cut side up on a baking sheet. Brush the bread generously with the garlic butter.
- Layer the ham evenly over each piece of bread. Top with Provel cheese, then sprinkle lightly with paprika.
- Bake for 8 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
- Serve hot and open-faced for the best texture.
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Notes
Provel is closely associated with St. Louis, but if you cannot find it, use provolone or a 1:1:1 mix of provolone, Swiss, and mozzarella.
Nutrition
Calories: 625kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 2023mg | Potassium: 537mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 743IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg