café reggie: December sandwich of the month

my birthday special

#12 the DIP: pretzel bun, roast beef, melty red wine cheese

December to me is a roast beef month. And since it’s my birthday month 🥳🥳 it seems only fitting to put my favorite sandwich as the SOTM. It’s cozy, indulgent, and just a little festive.

ingredients:

• pretzel bun

• brown butter dijon spread

  • 3 tbsp butter, browned

  • 1 1/2 tbsp dijon

  • 1 tsp grainy mustard

  • 1 tsp honey

  • squeeze of lemon

• juicy roast beef, thinly sliced

• red wine cheese

• pepperoncinis

• crispy fried onions

• arugula

• au jus for dipping

steps:

1. In a small pan, brown your butter. Once browned, mix in 1 1/2 tbsp dijon, 1 tsp grainy mustard, 1 tsp honey, squeeze of lemon.

2. In another pan, lightly toast your pretzel bun and set aside.

3. Return pan to medium-high heat with a bit of oil and add beef to heat. To pwtih grated cheese and broil for 1–2 minutes until the cheese bubbles.

4. Assemble: bun, sauce, beef/cheese, pepperoncinis, fried onions, arugula and the top bun with more sauce. Serve with au jus.

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Who’s ordering the #12?