Fancy Ribbon Sandwich Loaf- Mom's

By Kathie Carr
@kathiecc

Can you believe it? These sandwich loaves were considered "fancy" fare by the ladies of our church in the 1950's. The note on Mom's recipe says, "Served to Women's Group. Everyone loved it."

Posted for my Mom's cookbook which is in progress.

Picture from a local newspaper "The Liberty Bell". The clipping was dated 1956. Paper went out of business in the 1960's.

Rating:

★★★★★ 2 votes

Comments:

8 Comments

Serves:

8-10

Prep:

20 Min

Ingredients

1: unsliced sandwich loaf of bread or french bread
1 c: ground ham (or bologna)
1: chopped hard boiled egg
1/4 c: finely chopped celery
2 Tbsp: sweet pickle relish
1/4 c: mayonnaise
4: chopped hard boiled eggs
2 Tbsp: finely chopped onion
1/4 c: sweet pickle relish
: salt and pepper to taste
1 Tbsp: yellow mustard
1/4 c: mayonnaise
12 oz: cream cheese (3 four ounce packages or equivalent)
1/3 c: milk

How to Make Fancy Ribbon Sandwich Loaf- Mom's

Step-by-Step

1Remove bread crusts, if desired. Cut bread into 3 lengthwise layers. Cover with a towel and set aside.
2HAM FILLING: Combine all ham filling ingredients and mix well. Set aside.

EGG FILLING: Combine all egg filling ingredients and mix well. Set aside.

SANDWICH FROSTING: Mix cream cheese and milk well. Add a small amount more milk if needed to make spreading consistency.
3Place one layer of bread on serving plate. Spread with ham filling. Place second layer on top of this and spread with egg filling. Place third layer of bread on top.

Frost entire loaf with cream cheese sandwich frosting.

Photo shows sandwich garnished with lettuce, pears, and cherries. You may also use olives, cherry tomatoes, or other garnish. Many times these sandwich loaves were covered with chopped parsley or the frosting was colored with food coloring to match the season.