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10 Delicious Danish Smørrebrød Recipes

Published: Sep 3, 2020 by Kristi · This post may contain affiliate links.

A open roast beef sandwich on a plate
A open roast beef sandwich on a plate

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.

Two pieces of rye bread on a plate

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.

Two pieces of buttered rye bread on a plate

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.

  • An open ham sandwich on a plate with a fork
    Italian Salad and Ham Smørrebrød
  • Salmon with mustard sauce, pickled beets and salad on a plate
    Roasted Salmon Smørrebrød with Creamy Mustard Sauce and Pickled Beets
  • An open sandwich with smoked salmon and fennel on a plate
    Smoked Salmon and Fennel Salad Smørrebrød
  • Open sandwiches with chickpea salad, radishes and lettuce on a plate
    Chickpea Salad Smørrebrød
  • An open sandwich with meatballs and beet salad on a plate
    Swedish Meatball Smørrebrød with
    Creamy Pickled Beet Salad
  • An open sandwich with beet and celery root cakes and creamy sauce on a plate
    Beet and Celery Root Cake Smørrebrød
    with Creamy Skyr Sauce
  • An open sandwich with beet hummus, avocado and onions on a plate
    Roasted Beet Hummus Smørrebrød with Avocado and Pickled Onions
  • An open sandwich with sliced potato, arugula and crispy shallots on a plate
    New Potato Smørrebrød with Garlic Aiôli
    and Crispy Shallots
  • Open sandwiches with egg salad, radishes and lettuce on a plate
    Simple Egg Salad Smørrebrød
  • A open roast beef sandwich on a plate
    Roast Beef Smørrebrød with Remoulade Sauce and Crispy Shallots

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  1. Keats

    October 15, 2022 at 4:55 am

    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.

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    • Kristi

      October 16, 2022 at 11:29 am

      It's the best!

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