These sandwich sushi rolls are a fun take on classic sushi using Italian flavors like mortadella and pistachios. Rather than using rice and nori, bread is the base which is then filled with mortadella and cream cheese, rolled up, and sliced to make sandwiches that look just like sushi. They are wonderful to serve for lunch at home or to add to kid’s lunches for school.
To make the sandwich sushi rolls, sandwich bread is first flattened with a rolling pin before being topped with cream cheese and mortadella, and rolled up into tight rolls. Then, once they are refrigerated, they get coated with cream cheese and pistachios before being sliced into rolls and served. The combination of soft bread, creamy cream cheese, and crunchy nuts makes these sandwiches extra special.
What are Sandwich Sushi Rolls?
Sandwich sushi rolls have the appearance of sushi but with Italian ingredients. While sushi rolls are commonly made with nori sheets, sushi rice, vegetables, and fish or crab, this sandwich version uses white bread, mortadella, cream cheese, and pistachios. Once the bread is topped with cream cheese and mortadella, it gets rolled up, coated in cream cheese and pistachios, and sliced and served.
Pro Tips
- Use soft white sandwich bread for this recipe as it will be pliable and easy to roll.
- Allow the cream cheese to come to room temperature so that it is easy to spread.
- Refrigerate the assembled roll in the fridge to make it easier to slice.
- For added flavor, you can toast the pistachios in the oven before coating the sandwich sushi rolls with them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Use Whole Wheat Bread Instead?
Absolutely! If you prefer whole wheat sandwich bread for its higher fiber, it would be an excellent option to use as a replacement for the white bread.
Can I Use Another Type of Meat in Sandwich Sushi Rolls?
Yes, you can! Any type of sliced deli-style meat would work well in this recipe including ham, turkey, or chicken.
What Types of Cheeses Work Well With Sandwich Sushi Rolls?
If you would like to amplify these sushi rolls with other types of cheese, mozzarella or provolone would all be an excellent options. You could also use herbed cream cheese in place of the plain cream cheese if you prefer.
How to Store Sandwich Sushi Rolls
Leftover sandwich sushi rolls can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge until you intend to serve them. They should keep well for up to 3 to 4 days.
Ingredients
How to Make Sandwich Sushi Rolls
Remove the crusts from the bread and flatten it with a rolling pin. Spread it with the cream cheese.
Remove the crusts from the bread and flatten it with a rolling pin. Spread it with the cream cheese.
Top it with the mortadella and roll it into a tight roll. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for 30 minutes.
Top it with the mortadella and roll it into a tight roll. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for 30 minutes.
Spread the roll with cream cheese and coat it in pistachios.
Spread the roll with cream cheese and coat it in pistachios.
Cut into slices and serve!
Cut into slices and serve!
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