1960's Sandwich Loaf

By margiekyle

Per serving (based on 10): 593 calories; 45g fat; 17g saturated fat; 140mg cholesterol; 17g protein; 32g carbohydrate; 4g sugar; 2g fiber; 894mg sodium; 67mg calcium.

Ingredients

• 1 unsliced loaf sandwich bread, about 1 pound, 13 ounces, in a rectangular shape
• 3 (2 1/4-ounce) cans or 1 1/2 (4 1/4-ounce) cans deviled ham
• 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles
• 1 About 1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing spread, divided
• 2 teaspoons grated onion, divided
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• Black pepper
• 1 cup cooked chicken, chopped
• 1/3 cup celery, chopped
• 3 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 3 hard-cooked eggs, finely chopped
• 2 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons light cream
• 2 drops green food color, optional
• 2 olives stuffed with pimentos, optional
• Pimento strips, optional

Details

Adapted from stl.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. If desired, cut the crusts from the bread.

2. Make ham-pickle filling: Mix deviled ham with pickles. Set mixture in a strainer over a bowl to remove moisture.

3. Make chicken salad filling: Mix together 1/3 cup of the mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon of the grated onion, lemon juice, ½ teaspoon of the salt, a dash of pepper, chicken, celery and parsley.

4. Make curried egg filling: Mix together ¼ cup of the mayonnaise, mustard, the remaining 1 teaspoon grated onion, curry powder, the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt, a dash of black pepper and eggs.

5. Dry chopped tomatoes on paper towels.

6. Lay bread on its side; cut horizontally into 5 even slices (4 cuts). Spread 3 of the slices with soft butter. Spread fillings on the 3 slices that have been buttered. Spread 2 tablespoons of the mayonnaise on another slice, and arrange chopped tomatoes on that slice. Stack slices to re-form loaf shape.

7. Combine cream cheese, ¼ cup of the mayonnaise and the light cream. Add 2 drops of food color, if desired. Blend until smooth. Spread mixture on tops and sides of loaf. Chill thoroughly.

8. If desired, decorate with flowers made from sliced olives, with pimento strips serving as petals.