15 Tasty Ways to Make Tramezzini

The Crucial Ingredient - Olive Oil Mayonnaise

To make these petite Venetian snacks, it's crucial to start with some really good homemade mayonnaise. To make this Italian variation, made with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, simply blend the following ingredients together—reserving the oils. Once it's thoroughly combined, slowly whisk in about a half cup of olive oil and a few tbsp avocado oil until it reaches the desired consistency. Season to taste and get ready to make some of these addictingly cute Italian snacks!

• 1 egg yolk
• 1 whole egg
• 1 tbsp high-quality ground mustard powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp raw sugar
• Juice of 1 whole lemon
• A splash of white wine vinegar to make it tangier
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp avocado oil (optional)

Tuna, Egg and Olive Tramezzini

One of the most popular variations of Tramezzini is stuffed with tuna, egg, and olives. Here's what you'll need to make this version:

• 2 slices white bread with the crusts removed
• 1 tbsp homemade mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp canned tuna in olive oil
• 1/2 of a soft boiled egg, roughly chopped
• 3 kalamata olives, sliced in half
• 1/2 tsp diced scallions

Instructions: Smear on a medium-thin layer of the homemade mayonnaise onto a slice of crustless white bread and top with chunks of canned tuna, olives, egg, and scallion. Add a thin layer of the mayo to the top slice of bread and slice diagonally to create two triangles. 

Prosciutto and Cantaloupe Bruschetta Tramezzini

 This sweet and savory approach to tramezzini is made with salty prosciutto and a sweet and fragrant cantaloupe bruschetta. Here's what you'll need to make it:

• 2 slices white bread with the crusts removed
• 1 tbsp homemade mayonnaise
• 3 very thin slices of prosciutto
• 2 tbsp cantaloupe, finely chopped 
• 2 cherry tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2 basil leaves, julienned 
• Freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions: To make the cantaloupe bruschetta, mix together the cantaloupe, cherry tomatoes and basil in a small bowl and set aside. Smear on a medium-thin layer of the homemade mayonnaise onto a slice of crustless thin white bread and top with the prosciutto and the cantaloupe bruschetta. Add a few cranks of freshly cracked black pepper. Finally, add a thin smear of the mayonnaise to the top slice of bread and place it on top. Slice the sandwich diagonally from corner to corner to create two triangles. 

Cucumber and Fresh Herb Tramezzini

Fresh cucumbers and fragrant herbs make this tramezzini light, fresh, and dainty. Here's what you'll need to make it:

• 2 slices white bread with the crusts removed
• 1 tbsp homemade mayonnaise
• 8 very thin slices of ​English cucumber
• 1/2 tbsp fresh chives, roughly chopped
• 1/2 tbs. fresh dill, roughy chopped
• 2 pinches of flake salt

Instructions: To make this variation, smear on a medium-thin layer of the homemade mayonnaise onto a slice of crustless thin white bread and top with the cucumber slices, chives, dill and 2 pinches of flake salt. Add a thin smear of the mayonnaise to the remaining slice of bread and place it on top. Slice the sandwich diagonally to create two triangular sandwich halves. 

Soft Boiled Egg, Pickled Beet + Caper Tramezzini

This hearty vegetarian tramezzini is made with a soft boiled egg, chopped pickled beets,​ and salty capers. Here's what you'll need to make it:

• 2 slices white bread with the crusts removed
• 1 tbsp homemade mayonnaise
• 1 soft boiled egg, sliced into coins
• 1 tbsp pickled beets, chopped
• 1/2 tbsp capers

Instructions: Smear on a medium-thin layer of homemade mayonnaise onto a slice of crustless thin white bread and top with the soft boiled egg coins, pickled beet squares, and capers. Add a thin smear of the mayonnaise to the remaining slice of bread and place it on top. Slice the sandwich diagonally from corner to corner to create two triangular sandwich pieces.

Asparagus and Egg Tramezzini

Another classic rendition of tramezzini is filled with blanched asparagus, soft boiled egg, and nice flakey salt. Here's what you'll need to make it:

• 2 slices white bread with the crusts removed
• 1 tbsp homemade mayonnaise
• 7 asparagus, stems removed
• 1 soft boiled egg, chopped
• 2 pinches of flake salty

Instructions: Bring water to a boil and drop in asparagus. Cook for a minute or two until they turn bright green. Remove from boiling water and shock in ice water. Remove, dry, and set aside. Next, smear on a medium-thin layer of homemade mayonnaise onto a slice of crustless thin white bread and top with the blanched asparagus and the chopped soft boiled egg. Sprinkle with flaky salt and add a thin smear of the mayonnaise to the remaining slice of bread and place it on top. Slice the sandwich into two triangles. 

Eggplant, Mozzarella, Basil and Salami Tramezzini

This heavier spin on tramezzini, made with eggplant, fresh mozzarella, basil, and salami, will leave you full and satisfied. Here's what you'll need to make it:

• 2 slices white bread with the crusts removed
• 1 tbsp homemade mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup eggplant, chopped
• 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
• 4 slices salami
• 1 tbsp fresh mozzarella, shredded
• 1 tbsp micro basil leaves
• salt and pepper for seasoning

Instructions: Begin by sautéing eggplant in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and finish it with a splash of balsamic vinegar. Then smear on a medium-thin layer of homemade mayonnaise onto a slice of crustless thin white bread and top with the salami, eggplant, torn mozzarella and basil leaves. Lastly, add a thin layer of the mayonnaise to the remaining slice of bread and place it on top. Slice the sandwich into two tasty triangles. 

Carbonara Tramezzini

This rich and decadent tramezzini is inspired by the ever-popular carbonara and is made with crispy pancetta, soft boiled egg, grated parmesan and black pepper. Here's what you'll need to make it:

• 2 slices white bread, crusts removed
• 1 tbsp homemade mayonnaise
• 4 thin slices of pancetta
• 2 slices of soft boiled egg
• 1 tbsp grated parmesan
• a few cranks of fresh black pepper

Instructions: Begin by frying the pancetta over low heat until it's crispy. Smear on a medium-thin layer of homemade mayonnaise onto a slice of crustless thin white bread and top with crispy pancetta, soft boiled egg slices, parmesan and fresh black pepper. To finish, add a thin layer of the mayonnaise to the remaining slice of bread and place it on top. Slice the sandwich in half from corner to corner.

Marinated Artichoke and Lemon Zest Tramezzini

 This light and flavorful tramezzini is packed with marinated artichoke hearts, fresh basil, red pepper flakes and lemon zest. Here's what you'll need to make it. 

• 2 slices white bread, crusts removed
• 1 tbsp homemade mayonnaise
• 2 marinated artichoke hearts, halved
• 1 pinch of lemon zest
• Several basil leaves
• 1 pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions: Add a thin smear of homemade mayonnaise onto a slice of fluffy crustless white bread. Add the halved marinated artichoke hearts, basil, lemon zest + red pepper flakes. To finish, add another thin layer of the mayonnaise to the remaining slice of bread and place it on top. Slice the sandwich in half to create two triangles. 

Caprese Tramezzini

Fresh mozzarella, heirloom cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil all come together to create this caprese tramezzini. Here's what you'll need to make it:

• 2 slices white bread, crusts removed
• 1 tbsp homemade mayonnaise
• 3 slices of fresh mozzarella
• 2 tbsp chopped heirloom cherry tomatoes
• Several basil leaves, sliced into strands
• Fresh pepper to taste
• 1 pinch of salt flakes

Instructions: Add a thin smear of homemade mayonnaise onto a slice of fluffy crustless white bread. Add a layer of mozzarella followed by the tomatoes, basil, pepper, and salt. To finish, add another thin layer of the mayonnaise to the remaining slice of bread and place it on top. Slice the sandwich in half from corner to corner to create two triangles. 

Fig and Prosciutto Tramezzini

 Sweet summertime figs and salty prosciutto make up this satisfying tramezzini. To make it, gather these ingredients:

• 2 slices white bread, crusts removed
• 1 tbsp homemade mayonnaise
• 3 thin slices of prosciutto
• 2 slices of fresh fig
• 1 pinch of salt flakes

Instructions: Begin by adding a thin smear of homemade mayonnaise onto a slice of store-bought crustless white bread. Add the prosciutto, the figs, and the salt flakes. To finish, add smear the remaining slice of bread with the homemade mayonnaise and place it on top. Slice the sandwich create triangles. 

Salami, Arugula and Pepato Asiago

This rich and robust tramezzini is loaded with Italian salami, peppery arugula and pepper studded asiago. Here's what you'll need to make it:

• 2 slices white bread, crusts removed
• 1 tbsp homemade mayonnaise
• 1 small handful fresh baby arugula
• 3 slices Italian salami
• 1 tbsp shaved pepato asiago
• 1 tsp parsley, chopped

Instructions: Start by adding a smear of homemade mayonnaise to a slice of fluffy crustless white bread. Add arugula, salami and shaved pepato asiago. Finish by smearing the remaining slice of bread with the olive oil mayonnaise and place it on top. Slice in half from corner to corner. 

More on Variations...

So now that you've got 15 different ways to fill your tramezzini, it's time to get creative! For more variations, just think of each sandwich as a way to combine your favorite Italian flavors and have fun! As long as you have soft, white bread and some really good homemade mayo, you can't go wrong.