Toasty Beefy Banquetwich—Lunch for 2

Toasty Beefy Banquetwich is a delicious American lunch sandwich featuring tender roast beef and crispy toasted bread. This satisfying meal is perfect for a midday break, offering a delightful combination of flavors and textures without any dietary restrictions or health concerns. Enjoy the ultimate beefy indulgence!

Meal Type

Lunch

Cuisine

American

Servings

2

Food Stars

Roast beef
Toasted bread

Health

Variations

Diets

Variations

You Need This Stuff

  • 4 slices bread
  • 8 oz roast beef, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp butter, softened
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp horseradish sauce
  • 1/2 cup lettuce, shredded
  • 1 medium tomato, sliced

Do This With That Stuff

  1. Place 4 slices of bread on the cutting board
  2. Butter one side of each slice of bread with 1 tbsp of softened butter, using the bread knife to spread evenly
  3. In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup mayonnaise and 1 tbsp horseradish sauce until well combined
  4. Spread the mayonnaise-horseradish mixture on the non-buttered side of each slice of bread
  5. On two slices of bread (buttered side down), layer 4 oz thinly sliced roast beef, 2 slices Swiss cheese, a few slices of tomato, and a handful of shredded lettuce on each
  6. Top with the remaining slices of bread (buttered side up)
  7. Heat a large skillet over medium heat
  8. Carefully place both sandwiches in the skillet with a spatula
  9. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cheese is melted, pressing down gently with the spatula while cooking
  10. Use the spatula to carefully remove sandwiches from skillet and transfer to cutting board
  11. Allow sandwiches to cool for 1-2 minutes before slicing in half with the bread knife
  12. Serve immediately

Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings

☕ Bitter
  • Add 1/4 cup arugula
  • Add 1 tsp Dijon mustard to mayonnaise-horseradish mixture
  • Replace lettuce with radicchio
🧂 Salty
  • Add 1/4 tsp salt to mayonnaise-horseradish mixture
  • Use salted butter instead of unsalted butter
  • Add 1/4 cup sliced pickles to sandwich layers
🍋 Sour
  • Add 1 tbsp pickled jalapenos, chopped
  • Add 2 tbsp dill pickle slices
  • Increase horseradish sauce to 2 tbsp
  • Replace lettuce with 1/2 cup shredded cabbage
🌶️ Spicy
  • Increase horseradish sauce to 2 tbsp
  • Add 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper to mayonnaise-horseradish mixture
  • Add 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes to roast beef layer
🍬 Sweet
  • Add 1 tbsp honey to mayonnaise-horseradish mixture
  • Replace Swiss cheese with 4 slices of smoked Gouda cheese
  • Add 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • Add 1/4 cup thinly sliced sweet pickles
🍄 Umami
  • Add 1 tbsp soy sauce to mayonnaise-horseradish mixture
  • Add 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce to mayonnaise-horseradish mixture
  • Replace Swiss cheese with 4 slices aged cheddar cheese
  • Add 1/4 cup thinly sliced sautéed mushrooms
Drink Pairings

🍸 Alcoholic
  • Pinot Noir: The light-bodied wine complements the roast beef and horseradish flavors without overpowering them
  • Amber Ale: The malty sweetness and moderate bitterness balance the richness of the sandwich
  • Bloody Mary: The tangy, savory cocktail enhances the horseradish sauce and complements the overall flavors of the dish
🥤 Non Alcoholic
  • Iced Tea: The tannins in the tea help to cut through the richness of the sandwich
  • Lemonade: The acidity and sweetness of lemonade balance the savory flavors of the roast beef and horseradish sauce
  • Sparkling Water with Lime: The effervescence and subtle citrus notes cleanse the palate between bites
Diet Variations
IMPORTANT NOTE: Artificial Intelligence created this—this means the following may or may not be correct or accurate. If following a specific diet is critical to your health and well-being due to ailments or health conditions, please consult your doctor before trying any of these variations.

🥓 Keto
  • Replace 4 slices bread with 4 slices keto bread
  • Replace 2 tbsp butter with 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • Remove 1 medium tomato
🍆 Mediterranean
  • Replace roast beef with 8 oz grilled chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • Replace Swiss cheese with 4 slices feta cheese
  • Replace mayonnaise with 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • Replace horseradish sauce with 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • Add 1/4 cup sliced cucumber
  • Add 1/4 cup sliced Kalamata olives
  • Remove butter
🥑 Paleo
  • Replace bread with 2 large lettuce leaves per serving
  • Remove butter
  • Replace Swiss cheese with 2 slices of avocado per serving
  • Replace mayonnaise with 2 tbsp paleo-friendly mayonnaise
  • Remove horseradish sauce
🐟 Pescatarian
  • Replace roast beef with 8 oz smoked salmon
  • Replace Swiss cheese with 4 slices of provolone cheese
🌱 Vegan
  • Replace roast beef with 8 oz vegan deli slices
  • Replace butter with 2 tbsp vegan butter
  • Replace Swiss cheese with 4 slices vegan Swiss cheese
  • Replace mayonnaise with 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
🥦 Vegetarian
  • Replace roast beef with 8 oz sliced portobello mushrooms
  • Replace Swiss cheese with 4 slices vegan Swiss cheese
🥩 Whole30
  • Remove bread
  • Replace butter with 2 tbsp ghee
  • Remove Swiss cheese
  • Replace mayonnaise with 1/4 cup homemade whole30 mayonnaise
  • Remove horseradish sauce
  • Add 1 tbsp whole30 compliant mustard
  • Use lettuce leaves as a wrap instead of bread
IMPORTANT NOTE: Artificial Intelligence created this—this means the following may or may not be correct or accurate. If following a specific diet is critical to your health and well-being due to ailments or health conditions, please consult your doctor before trying any of these variations.

🧠 Brain Health
  • Replace bread with whole grain bread
  • Replace butter with 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Replace Swiss cheese with 4 slices of avocado
  • Add 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts
  • Replace mayonnaise with 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
🌾 Celiac Disease
  • Replace bread with gluten-free bread
  • Replace butter with gluten-free butter substitute
💩 Crohns Disease
  • Replace bread with gluten-free bread
  • Replace butter with dairy-free margarine
  • Replace Swiss cheese with dairy-free cheese alternative
  • Remove mayonnaise
  • Replace horseradish sauce with 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • Remove lettuce
  • Remove tomato
🩸 Diabetes
  • Replace bread with whole grain bread
  • Replace butter with olive oil spread
  • Replace Swiss cheese with reduced-fat Swiss cheese
  • Replace mayonnaise with low-fat mayonnaise
  • Increase lettuce to 1 cup
🍞 Gluten Intolerance
  • Replace 4 slices bread with 4 slices gluten-free bread
  • Use 1 tbsp gluten-free mayonnaise in place of regular mayonnaise
🫀 Heart Disease
  • Replace butter with 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Use whole grain bread instead of white bread
  • Replace Swiss cheese with 4 slices low-fat Swiss cheese
  • Replace roast beef with 8 oz low-sodium roast beef
  • Decrease mayonnaise to 2 tbsp and use low-fat mayonnaise
❤️ Heart Health
  • Replace butter with 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Replace roast beef with 8 oz low-sodium turkey breast, thinly sliced
  • Replace Swiss cheese with 4 slices low-fat mozzarella cheese
  • Replace mayonnaise with 1/4 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
  • Increase lettuce to 1 cup, shredded
🧂 High Blood Pressure
  • Replace butter with 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Use whole grain bread instead of white bread
  • Replace Swiss cheese with 4 slices low-sodium cheese
  • Replace mayonnaise with 1/4 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
  • Use 1/2 tbsp horseradish sauce instead of 1 tbsp
  • Choose low-sodium roast beef
🍔 High Cholesterol
  • Replace butter with 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Replace Swiss cheese with 4 slices low-fat Swiss cheese
  • Replace mayonnaise with 1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
  • Replace roast beef with 8 oz low-sodium, lean roast beef
🦠 Immune System
  • Replace butter with 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Replace Swiss cheese with 4 slices of low-fat cheese
  • Replace mayonnaise with 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • Add 1/2 cup spinach leaves
  • Add 1/4 cup sliced bell peppers
🚽 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Replace bread with gluten-free bread
  • Replace butter with lactose-free butter or olive oil
  • Replace Swiss cheese with lactose-free cheese or omit cheese
  • Replace mayonnaise with lactose-free mayonnaise or mashed avocado
  • Omit horseradish sauce
  • Replace lettuce with spinach
💧 Kidney Disease
  • Replace roast beef with 8 oz low-sodium roast beef
  • Replace Swiss cheese with 4 slices low-sodium Swiss cheese
  • Replace mayonnaise with 1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
  • Replace horseradish sauce with 1 tbsp low-sodium Dijon mustard
  • Remove butter
🐄 Lactose Intolerance
  • Replace 2 tbsp butter with 2 tbsp dairy-free butter substitute
  • Replace 4 slices Swiss cheese with 4 slices lactose-free cheese
🍺 Liver Disease
  • Replace roast beef with 8 oz turkey breast, thinly sliced
  • Replace butter with 2 tbsp olive oil spread
  • Replace Swiss cheese with 4 slices low-fat mozzarella cheese
  • Replace mayonnaise with 1/4 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
  • Remove horseradish sauce
🤰 Pregnancy
  • Replace horseradish sauce with 1 tbsp mustard
  • Replace roast beef with 8 oz cooked turkey breast, thinly sliced

Beti’s Reflections

It was a sunny afternoon, and I found myself craving something hearty and satisfying. As I strolled through the bustling streets of New York City, I stumbled upon a quaint little deli that served the most scrumptious American sandwiches. One bite of their Toasty Beefy Banquetwich, and I knew I had to recreate this masterpiece in my own kitchen!

Introducing the Toasty Beefy Banquetwich, a delightful roast beef sandwich recipe that serves two people. This Swiss cheese sandwich is perfect for those who love indulging in American style sandwiches without worrying about dietary restrictions or health concerns. However, it’s not suitable for those following low calorie, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegan diets.

The ingredients in this gourmet roast beef sandwich include 4 slices of bread, 8 oz thinly sliced roast beef, 2 tbsp softened butter, 4 slices Swiss cheese, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp horseradish sauce, 1/2 cup shredded lettuce, and 1 medium sliced tomato. The combination of tender roast beef and crispy toasted bread creates an irresistible texture while the Swiss cheese adds a creamy richness. The horseradish mayonnaise sandwich spread brings a zesty kick to balance out the flavors.

To make this toasty roast beef sandwich masterpiece, start by buttering one side of each slice of bread with softened butter. In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise and horseradish sauce until well combined. Spread this mixture on the non-buttered side of each slice of bread. Layer roast beef, Swiss cheese, tomato slices and shredded lettuce on two slices of bread (buttered side down). Top with remaining slices (buttered side up). Heat a large skillet over medium heat and carefully place both sandwiches in it using a spatula. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted, pressing down gently with the spatula while cooking. Remove sandwiches from skillet, let them cool for 1-2 minutes, then slice in half and serve immediately.

In conclusion, the Toasty Beefy Banquetwich is a mouthwatering American lunch sandwich that’s perfect for a midday indulgence. With its tender roast beef, Swiss cheese, and crispy bread, this easy toasted sandwich idea will surely become a favorite in your household. So go ahead and treat yourself to this hearty American cuisine recipe – you deserve it!

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