Smørrebrød

Smørrebrød

Denmark

⏱ — min. Serves: —

Ingredients

8 slices of dense rye bread (such as Danish Rugbrød)
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup pickled herring (optional)
1/2 cup sliced roast beef
1/2 cup liver pâté
1/2 cup sliced cheese (such as havarti or emmental)
1/2 cup boiled eggs, sliced
1/4 cup pickles, sliced
1/4 cup radishes, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh dill
1/4 cup mustard
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Bread

Spread a thin layer of butter on each slice of rye bread.

Assemble the Toppings

For a traditional Smørrebrød, arrange a variety of toppings on the buttered bread. You can create multiple types of open-faced sandwiches, such as

Pickled Herring: Top a slice of buttered bread with pickled herring, fresh dill, and a few slices of radish.

Roast Beef: Layer sliced roast beef on the bread, top with pickles, a dollop of mustard, and some fresh dill.

Liver Pâté: Spread liver pâté on the bread, top with sliced boiled eggs, and a sprinkle of fresh dill.

Cheese: Place slices of cheese on the bread, and add radishes and pickles for extra flavor.

Season

Season each Smørrebrød with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve

Enjoy your meal!