Hot open-faced sandwiches featuring smoked sausage, fresh tomato, hard cheese and herbs baked until golden and bubbly. A simple, satisfying Russian-style snack that comes together in under 20 minutes.
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Prepare all necessary ingredients.
Dice the smoked sausage and tomato into small cubes.
Mix the diced sausage and tomato with grated hard cheese (coarsely grated), finely chopped herbs, and mayonnaise. Mix everything well. Note: you can adjust the proportions to your taste.
Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet, top generously with the filling, and press it down lightly with a spoon.
Bake in an oven preheated to 180°C (350°F) for 15 minutes, until the topping is golden and the bottom is nicely browned.
Serve hot while the cheese is still melty and the bread is crispy.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat in a 160°C oven for 5 minutes until warm and cheese softens again.
Yes, mix the sausage, tomato, cheese, herbs and mayonnaise up to 4 hours ahead, then assemble and bake just before serving.
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15 minutes until the topping is golden and the bread bottom is nicely browned.
Yes, use any sturdy bread—sourdough, rye, or thick-cut white bread all work well and hold the topping without falling apart.
Cheddar, Gruyère, or Emmental are ideal; coarsely grate so the cheese melts evenly without clumping.
