If you've been baking Danish rye bread or rugbrød at home or if you are lucky enough to have a bakery nearby that makes rugbrød for you, you are probably looking for ways to put this hearty, delicious bread to good use. Not that there is anything wrong with keeping it really simple, a generous smear of salted butter and maybe a spoonful of jam, perhaps. But this bread was meant for more. So much more.
Denmark is the home of smørrebrød, open sandwiches piled high with fresh ingredients ranging from seasonal vegetables to meat or fresh fish. And the bread that forms the base of smørrebrød, at least most of the time? Rugbrød. Thinly sliced and generously buttered, thank you very much.
There are MANY different types of smørrebrød ranging from very traditional combinations of toppings to some that are more innovative and modern. I've assembled a few of my favorites here in the hopes that I will inspire you to create a sandwich masterpiece of your own.
Italian Salad and Ham Smørrebrød 
Roasted Salmon Smørrebrød with Creamy Mustard Sauce and Pickled Beets 
Smoked Salmon and Fennel Salad Smørrebrød 
Chickpea Salad Smørrebrød 
Swedish Meatball Smørrebrød with
Creamy Pickled Beet Salad
Beet and Celery Root Cake Smørrebrød
with Creamy Skyr Sauce
Roasted Beet Hummus Smørrebrød with Avocado and Pickled Onions 
New Potato Smørrebrød with Garlic Aiôli
and Crispy Shallots
Simple Egg Salad Smørrebrød Roast Beef Smørrebrød with Remoulade Sauce and Crispy Shallots
Keats
I worked in Denmark for a few years (shipyard welder) it didn't take me long to fall in love with rugbrod. 14 years back in London and I still spiser rogbrog hver dag. Jeg elsker danmark.
Kristi
It's the best!