Sandwich Loaf

A sandwich loaf is stacked sandwich with different layers of meat, sauces and different toppings and is frosted with a layer of cream cheese and cream. In other words you can have it as a party entrée on your birthday, if cake is to mainstream for you.

Here is recipe for you if you want to try this drool worthy sandwich loaf.

Health benefits

It is advised to eat this sandwich occasionally because it has a high calorie count.

Ingredients

kosher salt to taste

Asparagus spears: 14 thin

canola oil: 2 tbsp

large button mushrooms: 10

unsliced whole wheat bread loaf: 1

mayonnaise: 1 cup

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

lengths baked ham: 6

shelled pistachios: 1/3 cup

cream cheese, softened: 2 packages

heavy cream: 1/2 cup

How To Make Sandwich Loaf

1. Take a saucepan filled salted water and boil it over high heat.
2. Add asparagus in the water and cook it for 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Drain the asparagus and dry it with paper towels
4. Heat oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Cook shredded mushrooms for about 2 minutes until they turn brown. Transfer them to a bowl,
6. Remove crusts from the bread to form an 8 inch long square loaf slices.
7. Spread ¼ cup mayonnaise over the first slice and top with cooked mushrooms.
8. Spread ¼ cup mayonnaise on second bread slice, and place ham slices evenly on the bread, keeping in mind not to leave the edges empty.
9. Fill the gaps between ham pieces evenly with pistachios, and season with salt and pepper as per your taste.
10. Spread 2 tbsp. mayonnaise over third bread slice and place asparagus spears, side by side, down the length of bread slice.
11. Spread remaining mayonnaise over fourth bread slice and place over asparagus, mayonnaise side down.
12. Squeeze the sandwich loaf by lightly pressing it to make it a bit compact.
13. Beat cream cheese and cream until light and fluffy texture, for about 2 to 3 minutes on a medium speed.
14. Using a butter knife, spread cream cheese mixture evenly over top and sides of sandwich loaf.
15. Refrigerate the sandwich loaf for about an hour and your loaf is ready to serve.

Trivia

The sandwich loaf is a rare treat to find these days but it was a popular replacement for cakes at birthday parties during the1940’s and 1950’s.