Gerber sandwich
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| Alternative names | Famous Gerber sandwich |
| Type | Open sandwich |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Creator | Ruma's Deli |
| Main ingredients | Italian or French bread, garlic butter, ham, Provel or Provolone cheese, paprika |
 Cookbook:Gerber sandwich  Gerber sandwich | |
Gerber sandwich or "Famous Gerber sandwich" is an open faced sandwich made in St. Louis, Missouri. The Gerber consists of a half section of Italian or French bread, spread with garlic butter, and topped with ham, and Provel or Provolone cheese, seasoned with a sprinkling of paprika and then toasted.
First made by the local family-owned Ruma's Deli, and named in 1973 after a customer called Dick Gerber, the sandwich has been duplicated by many other St. Louis restaurants.[1]
Gerber sandwiches are a second common hot food associated with Provel after St. Louis-style pizza.
See also
- St. Louis cuisine
- Garlic bread
- Open sandwich
- Croque-monsieur
- Ham and cheese sandwich
- Panino
- List of American sandwiches
- List of sandwiches
References
- ↑ "Gerbergate". www.riverfronttimes.com.