Catyra's Kielbasa and Spinach Sandwich

These are basically a nice twist on the classic kielbasa and kraut sandwich. Try one of these sausage and spinach grills.

This recipe will serve 2 people, or you can be selfish and eat both sandwiches yourself!

What you need:
4 slices of Whole Wheat bread
4oz Kielbasa (I prefer turkey, Eckridge brand)
1/2 cup freshly chopped Spinach
Butter (use the real stuff!!!)
Your favorite Cheese! About 4 slices worth.

Seasonings--choose your own, but sour and spicy taste great with kielbasa. Think of mustard and horseradish for this one. Or you can use: Fresh ground peppercorns when sauteing the kielbasa. Oregano (very small amount) on top of the spinach during assembly. The oregano really adds a lot of flavor to this dish, but can easily be overwhelming. Remember, herbs are great in this case.


Step 1. Slice the kielbasa into very thin slices, the final product should look like a bunch of meaty coins.

Step 2. Saute the kielbasa slices in a pan with some butter (high heat, you're trying to quickly sear the meat to brown it). Set the meat aside for now.

Step 3. Now to assemble the sandwiches. Take two slices of bread and place your first unit of cheese on both slices. I prefer Swiss for this bottom side.

Step 4. Spread your kielbasa slices evenly over the cheese, but leave a centimeter on each side so the sandwich closes.

Step 5. Place your spinach on the slices, then add any seasonings you prefer. Top with another unit of cheese and close both sandwiches with the other slices of bread.

**Note** Both cheeses can be fine shredded or sliced, as long as they aren't too bulky.

Step 6. Take a large pan, enough to fit 2 sandwiches side by side comfortably in. Turn the heat to medium high and when it is heated, add in enough butter to lightly coat the bottom of the pan. Obviously this varies depending on the size of your pan, just don't drown your sandwiches. Start grilling!

**Tip** Every once in a while you can rotate the sandwiches around the pan to prevent burning/sticking, then when you're ready to flip, just remove briefly and re-butter the pan. They should have the dark brown, almost black look on both sides and the cheese should make the sandwiches stick together, despite the fillings.


It's not a ton of work, and is really quite fun if you enjoy cooking. I really hope you enjoy cooking if you are reading this, otherwise, you best stick with your hot pockets and Pepsi. The result is quite rewarding, and healthy to boot.



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