The one food that cannot be missing from a Puerto Rican party table is Sandwichitos de Mezcla. They’re one of the most simple, mouth-watering, perfect party foods that you can make in less than 15 minutes!
If you ever go to a Puerto Rican party, you will see on every table a tray with a Sandwich de mezcla.
The sandwich de mezcla is typically served as part of a small charcuterie board in a Puerto Rican style. This board or tray usually has sandwichitos, cream cheese quesitos, guava pastelitos, cheese, crackers, guava paste, and different types of hams.
The sandwichitos are made with mini sandwiches with a perfect combination of a cheese dip, pimentos, and what Puerto Ricans call jamonilla, which is luncheon meat.
For sandwichitos de mezcla, the best bread and the most common one that is used is regular white sliced bread. In Puerto Rico, the Puerto Rican sweet bread recipe is also used, but instead of making little triangles, it is made into a roll.
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Why This Recipe Works
- It is one of the simplest party foods to make that everyone will love, like the Puerto Rican spam dip.
- Not only is it great for gathering, but also an easy lunch or snack.
- You can make the mix days ahead!
Recipe Ingredients
- Luncheon Meat- I used the Tulip brand, but depending on where you live, it may be hard to find. You can use Spam, or if you want something more budget-friendly, you can buy any off-brand luncheon meat.
- Cheez Whiz Cheese Dip- The best brand to use is Cheese Whiz. It has the perfect texture to make the mezcla.
- Pimiento morron- The pimientos come in small jars. I usually find them by the Goya brand, but any brand will do.
- Bread- Use regular white sliced bread. You can also use your favorite type of slice of bread.
Variation
- Some people like adding cream cheese to this mix.
How To Make Sandwich de Mezcla
- Photo 1: First, cut your luncheon meat. The reason for cutting it is that it makes it easier on your blender or food processor. Remember that this recipe doesn’t have a lot of liquid, so it can take some time to blend.
- Photo 2: Add all your ingredients into your blender, including the liquid from the pimientos.
- Photo 3: Blend all the ingredients until you get a creamy and smooth mix.
- Photo 4: Then store and chill your mix for a minimum of 10 minutes. What I like to do is wash the cheese whiz jar and use it to store the mix.
- Photo 5: Spread 2 tablespoons of the mix onto your bread, and close it up. You can add more if you like, but it will just drip out.
- Photo 6: Cut sandwiches diagonally until you have 4 pieces. You can also just cut the bread into 2 pieces if you are having this for yourself and don’t need to make a lot of sandwichitos.
Stephenie’s Recipe Tips
- You must put the mezcla on the bread the same day that is going to be consumed. This is because you don’t want your bread to be all soggy and wet. You want to have the best party sandwiches.
- Cover your bread until the last moment you are planning to serve it because the bread will dry out.
- For the mezcla (mix), store it in your fridge for no more than a week.
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Sandwich de Mezcla
Ingredients
- 12 ounces luncheon meat
- 15 ounces cheeze whiz cheese spread.
- 8 ounces sliced pimiento morron
- 40 slices white bread 2- 20 oz loaves
Instructions
- Cut the luncheon meat into small cubes. This is to make it easier to blend.
- In a food processor or a blender add your luncheon meat, cheese wiz spread, and the pimientos. Blend for 2 minutes or until you get a smooth consistency. You may have to do this in batches depending on the equipment you have. Chill the mix at least for 10 minutes.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of the mix into each slice of bread, and put the bread together to make a sandwich. Cut each sandwich diagonally into 4 pieces and enjoy.
Recipe Notes
- Luncheon meat- this ingredient can be any brand. I have used the brand’s tulip, spam, and even great value from Walmart.
- Bread- you can use any type of slice bread or use pan sobao.
Stephenie says
Thank you so much!
Ana says
THIS is the ORIGINAL “mezcla para sandwichitos” recipe. ¡Bravo!