What to Eat With Focaccia

Focaccia, with its irresistible aroma, soft texture, and flavorful toppings, is a versatile Italian bread that can elevate any meal or snack time. Good focaccia is so airy and flavorful, that you’ll surely want to enjoy it as often as possible. You probably have your favorite focaccia pairings, but if you are looking for some new ideas, here are some ideas for what to eat with focaccia.

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What To Eat With Focaccia

• Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar: This classic combination is a perfect accompaniment to freshly baked focaccia. Pour some high-quality extra virgin olive oil into a shallow dish and drizzle aged balsamic vinegar on top. Tear off a piece of warm focaccia, dip it into the oil and vinegar, and savor the harmonious blend of flavors.
• Pasta Dishes: Italian focaccia naturally pairs well with Italian pasta dishes! One of our favorite meals is a piece of focaccia with ricotta cheese, meatballs, and marinara sauce.

• Cheese Platter: Create a cheese platter featuring a variety of cheeses such as mozzarella, gouda, or provolone. Add some olives, cherry tomatoes, and sliced cured meats like prosciutto or salami for a Mediterranean-inspired spread. The creamy, salty, and savory elements of the cheese complement the softness of the focaccia.
• Soup or Salad: Focaccia makes a wonderful side dish for soups and salads. Pair it with a hearty minestrone or a simple tomato basil soup for a comforting meal. Alternatively, serve it alongside a crisp green salad dressed with vinaigrette for a light and refreshing combination.

• Antipasto Platter: Arrange an antipasto platter featuring an assortment of Italian delights such as marinated artichokes, roasted red peppers, bruschetta, and cured meats. The bold flavors and textures of the antipasto items complement the subtle herbaceousness of the focaccia.
• Pesto or Tapenade: Spread homemade pesto or olive tapenade generously over slices of focaccia for a burst of Mediterranean flavors. The vibrant green of the pesto or the deep black of the tapenade adds visual appeal to the bread while providing a burst of herbaceous or briny taste.
• Grilled Vegetables: Grilled vegetables such as tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, and onions pair beautifully with focaccia. Toss the vegetables in olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and grill until tender and caramelized. Serve them on top of sliced focaccia for a satisfying vegetarian meal or appetizer. Add some ricotta cheese on the side.
• Dips and Spreads: Set out a selection of dips and spreads such as hummus, tzatziki, or roasted red pepper dip alongside a platter of sliced focaccia. These creamy and flavorful accompaniments provide a delicious contrast to the soft and pillowy texture of the bread.
• Sandwiches: Sliced focaccia bread makes the perfect vehicle for a unique and delicious sandwich. We especially enjoy it for paninis.

Remember, the key to enjoying focaccia is to experiment with different flavor combinations and find what suits your taste preferences best. Whether you’re serving it as an appetizer, side dish, or main course, the possibilities for pairing focaccia with other foods are endless. So, get creative and let your taste buds guide you on a culinary adventure with this beloved Italian bread.

Focaccia Pairings

Dips and Spreads

Creamy Hummus Recipe: Stovetop or Instant Pot

This recipe for flavorful and creamy hummus can be made in the instant pot or on the stovetop. A Smoky and spicy walnut topping makes this hummus appetizer just that much more delicious!

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Sandwiches

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Pesto Chicken Sandwiches

Pesto Chicken Sandwiches are a quick and easy dinner to make with grilled chicken, pesto, mozzarella and tomatoes on focaccia bread.

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Italian Grinder Sandwich

An Italian Grinder Sandwich combines a delicious Italian bread with a variety of meats, provolone cheese, and a zesty Italian dressing. Top this Italian hoagie with some shredded iceberg lettuce, tomato slices, and red onion. Our new favorite sandwich!

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Soups

Tuscan White Bean Soup

Often, the most simple ingredients combine to make the most flavorful soups. White beans, onion, garlic, celery, and carrots combine with stock, a parmesan rind, bay leaves, and tomato paste to create the alchemy known as Tuscan White Bean Soup. Finish this healthy soup with chopped kale or spinach and a sprinkling of rosemary, and serve it with a salad and focaccia for a delightful meal. You’ll be transported to the winding streets of Florence.

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Healthy Homemade Tomato Soup, Very Low Fat

Make this easy, Healthy Homemade Tomato Soup from start to finish in under an hour. Suggestions for substitutions are included as well. This delicious, creamy soup is Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, and Low-Fat.

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Italian Minestrone Soup with Pesto

Italian Minestrone Soup with Pesto combines lots of veggies, white beans, and orecchiette pasta with a bold tomato broth and a touch of pesto. This flavorful soup will warm your belly and get you coming back for seconds!

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Salads

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Mediterranean Chopped Salad

This Mediterranean Chopped Salad is not only insanely delicious, it’s picture perfect for serving company. Start with a bed of chopped greens and add all the Greek flavors, including fresh veggies, olives, chickpeas, and crumbled feta cheese!

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Best Italian Chopped Salad with Salami – SueBee Homemaker

Best Italian Chopped Salad with Salami is full of vibrant ingredients, and makes dinner time interesting. Combining romaine lettuce with veggies, chick peas, olives, mozzarella cheese, salami, and a creamy Italian Dressing encourages healthy eating all week long.

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Pasta Dishes

Authentic Bolognese Sauce (Ragù alla Bolognese)

Meat and vegetables gently simmered with wine, broth, tomato sauce and milk offer a depth of savory richness that’s hard to match. It’s a hearty and filling meal that goes beyond a simple meat sauce.

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Giant Cheese Stuffed Shells Recipe (Olive Garden)

Giant Cheese Stuffed Shells Recipe are filled with Italian cheeses, in marinara sauce and topped with Alfredo and crunchy breadcrumbs! A copycat Olive Garden stuffed shells recipe.

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Spaghetti Arrabiata (Spaghetti all’Arrabbiata)

Using San Marzano tomatoes as its foundation, the sauce has a pleasant sweetness that balances out the spicy kick from the red pepper flakes.

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Easy Penne alla Vodka with Sausage (30 Minute)

Easy and delicious this Penne alla vodka with sausage is perfect for entertaining or a busy weeknight meal. A 30-minute meal, that is pure comfort food!

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Oven Baked Meatballs Recipe

This Oven-Baked Meatballs Recipe results in Italian-style meatballs that are perfectly moist and very flavorful, and a little easier and neater to make than their fried counterparts. But, I do include directions if you want to go the fried route.

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Best Marinara Sauce Recipe

This authentic marinara sauce is not only the best Marinara sauce recipe you’ll probably enjoy, but it is also incredibly easy and quick to make!

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Roasted Vegetables

Fire Roasted Tomatoes – Oven or Grill

Fire Roasted Tomatoes add richness and a touch of sweetness to any recipe they are added. You can easily prepare them at home, either on the grill or in the oven.

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