Sandwich de Mezcla Recipe

Rebekah Garcia Kalinowski | Kitchen Gidget

Sandwich de Mezcla is the perfect party food! Filled with a tangy spread made with ham, cheese and pimiento. These Puerto Rican sandwiches are a tasty snack!

These little sandwiches are a definite party food! They show up at birthdays, the Super Bowl and holidays along with other traditional foods like arroz con dulce.

Sandwich de Mezcla Photo

Mezcla means mix or mixture. These are sometimes called sandwichitos (little sandwiches) since they’re cut in half or quarters for serving like a tea sandwich.

The mixture here is a yummy cheese spread that’s pretty similar to southern pimento cheese.

Sandwich de Mezcla Pic
Sandwich de Mezcla Picture

Ingredients for Sandwich de Mezcla

  • Cheese dip – the brand I use is Cheez Whiz. Tostitos also makes this. You can usually find this in the chip or snack aisle of the grocery store.
  • Cream cheese – adds the perfect tang and thickness to the filling!
  • Pimientos – They can be diced or whole. They’re sometimes called “fancy pimientos” or “sweet peppers.” They are NOT roasted.
  • Potted luncheon meat – aka SPAM or Tulip Jamonilla. After living in Hawaii am I huge Spam fan! I like the low sodium version since all these ingredients contain a lot of salt.
  • Sandwich bread – you can use any kind of bread you like, but I go with classic white. If you plan on trimming the crusts, get the flat top bread, not split top.

How to Make Mezcla Sandwich

These easy party sandwiches are so simple to make! You'll want to make them for all of your parties and your friends will love them.

Sandwich de Mezcla Image

Step 1: For easier processing, dice the ham and cube the cream cheese before blending. Then add everything to your food processor.

Sandwich de Mezcla Recipe Photo

Step 2: Blend in a blender or food processor until all of the ingrdients are smooth and creamy.

Tip: Save the liquid from the pimientos! If the mixture is too thick you can thin it out with the juice. Plus, the juice has tons of flavor!

Sandwich de Mezcla Recipe Image
Sandwich de Mezcla Recipe Picture

Step 3: Spread the blended mixture onto white bread. Add as much or how little you want to add to your sandwiches.

I don’t like to go too crazy, but I don’t like to be skimpy either!

Sandwich de Mezcla Recipe Pic

Step 4: Cut your sandwiches. I’m the fancy girl who cuts off the crusts. It makes it more festive!

You can leave the crust on if you like, but don’t forget to cut into quarters. You want them to resemble tea sandwiches.

Mezcla Sandwich Photo

Are Sandwich de Mezcla Healthy?

Eh, no, these are not healthy. They’re filled with processed ingredients, but I love every excessive calorie!

They are tasty and nostalgic, which is what makes them great as a once in a while treat party food. Besides, you'll have lots of help eating them!

Mezcla Sandwich Picture
Mezcla Sandwich Image

Can You Make Sandwich de Mezcla Ahead of Time?
 

These sandwiches are so quick to prepare I can have this done and tembleque in the fridge for dessert in less than 15 minutes!

If preparing these for a party, you can make the filling ahead of time and store in the refrigerator. You can also assemble the sandwiches ahead of time, but they’ll start to get soggy after a day.

Mezcla Sandwich Recipe Photo
Mezcla Sandwich Recipe Picture

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Sandwich de Mezcla Recipe

  26 Servings

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Cheese Dip, (1/2 jar)
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese, cubed
  • 1 jar Pimientos, (4 ounces)
  • 1 12 ounce can Luncheon Meat, cubed
  • 3 pounds White Sandwich Bread

Directions

  1. Add the cheese dip, cream cheese, pimiento (save the juice) and luncheon meat to a blender or food processor.
  2. Blend until everything is mixed and as smooth as you would like it. Add some of the pimiento brine to thin it out to a spreadable consistency.
  3. Spread 2 tablespoons on a slice of bread. Top with another slice and trim crust from bread using a sawing motion.
  4. Cut sandwiches diagonally to form triangles using a sawing motion. Wipe knife clean in between slices.

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Author: Rebekah Garcia Kalinowski
Recipe Yields: 26 sandwiches or 3 cups of spread
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 sandwich
Servings Per Recipe 26

Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 63
Calories 207

% Daily Value*
12%
Total Fat 8g
16%
  Saturated Fat 3g
21%
Sodium 502mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate 26g
2%
  Dietary Fiber 1g
  Sugars 2g
14%
Protein 7g

* Percent Daily Value are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrition Facts are estimated based on ingredients and data provided by Fat Secret. Please consult a doctor if you have special dietary needs.
Rebekah Garcia Kalinowski

About Rebekah

Rebekah is the blogger behind Kitchen Gidget, an all-encompassing food blog dedicated to her Midwestern roots and Hispanic heritage. She adores cheese (who doesn't?!), so we asked her to be our Cheese fanatic. Time to get excited!

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