Here's another favorite from Byerly's. I've made or ordered from them for bridal showers, bithdays, etc. I even served it at a Director's meeting where I worked. This is a group that lives to complain and they actually raved about it (shock
).
Party Sandwich Loaf Sandwiches
1 (1½ lb.) loaf unsliced sandwich bread
Trim crust from 1 (1½ lb.) loaf unsliced sandwich bread.
With sharp knife cut loaf into 4 equal horizontal slices.
Use a ruler or wooden picks to keep slices even.
Spread 3 slices with soft butter.
Place one slice bread on serving platter; spread evenly with one of the fillings (below).
Top with second slice of bread; spread evenly with a different filling.
Top with third slice bread; spread evenly with a different filling.
Top with remaining slice bread.
Gently shape up loaf with hands to make sides even.
Remove any oozing fillings.
Beat 2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese with ½ C. milk or cream until fluffy.
Add a few drops food coloring (opt.).
Frost top & sides of loaf with cream cheese mixture.
Refrigerate loaf until frosting has set up (about 30 min.).
Cover loosely with plastic wrap, using wooden picks to keep wrap from touching frosting.
Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
To Serve: Garnish with olive slices, parsley & radish roses - Cut into 1 inch slices.
Amount: 12 servings
Sandwich Fillings (Choose 3)
Egg Salad Filling:
Combine
4 hard-cooked eggs (finely chopped)
½ tsp. prepared mustard
dash pepper
2 Tbsp. minced ripe olives
3 Tbsp. mayonnaise
¼ tsp. salt
Ham Salad Filling:
Combine
¾ C. ground cooked ham or luncheon meat
1 tsp. prepared mustard
2 Tbsp. minced green bell pepper
1 Tbsp. minced onion
¼ C. mayonnaise.
Seafood Salad Filling:
Combine
1 (6½ - 7½ oz.) can seafood (drained & flaked or chopped)
½ tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp. snipped chives
¼ C. mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. snipped parsley
1 tsp. lemon juice dash pepper
Chicken Salad Filling:
Combine
¾ C. ground cooked chicken (¼ lb.)
3 Tbsp. mayonnaise dash pepper
2 Tbsp. sweet pickle relish
¼ C. minced celery
¼ tsp. salt
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