# Mortadella Skewer Sandwich

A gourmet sandwich featuring seared folded mortadella, a spicy ricotta spread, and zesty basil sauce on a toasted brioche bun.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 package mortadella
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 pinch pickle and jalapeño spice blend
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tbsp spicy chili preserve
- black pepper (optional)
- 1/2 whole lemon
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp plain greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp basil pesto
- 5 whole fresh basil leaves
- 1 handful pistachios
- 1 whole brioche bun

## Instructions

1. Thread thin slices of mortadella onto wooden skewers in a folded, pleated pattern.
2. Add butter to a hot pan. Once melted, sprinkle with pickle and jalapeño spice blend.
3. Place mortadella skewers in the pan and sear until browned on both sides.
4. In a bowl, mix ricotta, spicy chili preserve, black pepper, juice of half a lemon, and extra virgin olive oil.
5. Stir in Greek yogurt to the ricotta mixture and set aside.
6. Combine basil pesto, fresh basil leaves, and additional olive oil in a blender beaker and blend until smooth.
7. Toast brioche bun halves in the remaining butter in the pan.
8. Spread the ricotta mixture on the bottom bun, place the mortadella skewers on top, drizzle with the basil sauce, and sprinkle with crushed pistachios before closing the sandwich.

## Equipment

- wooden skewers
- skillet
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- immersion blender
- blender beaker
- knife

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYGHB19NsKv/?stkn=MWZtY2Qwc3JhamNkeg==
- Creator: Julien
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/37f09890-d6d7-42a3-9de7-47d10e14116e
- Extracted: 2026-09-13

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