Portuguese
Francesinha
“A hearty sandwich filled with meats and covered in a rich tomato-beer sauce.”
Bread
Ham
Linguiça
Cheese
Tomato
BeerHard30 min
Where it comes from
Originating from Porto, Francesinha is inspired by the French croque-monsieur and has become a regional specialty.
On the Palate
How it's made
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How it's made
5 steps · Show ↓- 15 min
Toast the bread slices until golden brown. Set aside.
- 28 min
In a skillet, cook the linguiça and chipolata sausages until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
- 35 min
Layer the toasted bread with slices of ham, cooked sausages, and cheese. Repeat to form a sandwich stack.
- 410 min
Prepare the molho de francesinha by simmering tomatoes and beer together until slightly thickened. Pour the hot sauce over the stacked sandwich, ensuring the cheese melts from the heat.
- 52 min
Serve immediately with a side of crispy French fries.
