Francesinha Super Indulgent Portuguese Sandwich


This looks very yummy but certainly not one for the diet! apparently, it is the portuguese take on the french croque-monsieur.

Steps


Make the sauce first by dissolving the cornstarch into the milk.
Add all the other sauce ingredients and blend in food processor.
Put it into a pan over low heat and add the bay leaf.
Stir it until it starts to boil , remove bay leaf and then set aside.
Assemble the sandwich saving 2 slices of cheese.
Put the sandwich on a plate or shallow bowl and place the 2 slices of cheese on top.
Pour the sauce over the sandwich.
Eat -- you may want a bib.

Ingredients


white bread, smoked ham, cheese, cooked sausage, roast beef, beer, chicken stock cube, butter, concentrated tomato paste, brandy, milk, cornstarch, bay leaf, chili flakes, salt