Roast Beef, Pickle, and Horseradish Smørrebrød (Danish Open-Faced Sandwich) Recipe

Updated August 29, 2018

The combination of chewy meat, crunchy pickles, and shredded horseradish give this smørrebrød (Danish open-faced sandwich) an irresistible blend of textures. To keep things simple, this recipe calls for prepared roast beef and bottled horseradish.

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Recipe Details

Roast Beef, Pickle, and Horseradish Smørrebrød (Danish Open-Faced Sandwich) Recipe

Active 5 mins

Total 5 mins

Serves 1 sandwich

Ingredients

1 slice rugbrød (dense Danish sourdough rye bread), about 1/3-inch thick
1/2 teaspoon unsalted butter, slightly softened
1/8 pound sliced roast beef, cut into about 6 (1-inch) squares
4 cornichons, thinly sliced lengthwise
Thinly sliced red onion, to garnish
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish

Directions

If not already trimmed, cut rye bread to a 3- by 5-inch rectangle.
Spread butter evenly all over top side of bread.
Arrange roast beef on butter, covering the surface evenly. Sprinkle cornichons and sliced red onion on top. Finish with a dollop of horseradish in the center. Serve right away.

Notes

If you cannot access rugbrød, substitute bread with a dark, whole grain rye.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
206	Calories
6g	Fat
26g	Carbs
14g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories	206
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g	7%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 33mg	11%
Sodium 880mg	38%
Total Carbohydrate 26g	10%
Dietary Fiber 6g	20%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 14g
Vitamin C 2mg	8%
Calcium 38mg	3%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 565mg	12%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.