Sandwich "Cake"

By carol gorman

Our Sandwich "Cake" isn't a cake recipe in the traditional sense, but it is sure to be a hit at your next party. This savoury sandwich serves a crowd and is perfect for your next potluck, picnic or family gathering.

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Ingredients

• 5 stalks celery with leaves, divided
• 1 bunch fresh chives, divided
• 5 cups finely chopped cooked chicken
• 1 cup Miracle Whip Original Spread
• 1 cup seedless red grapes, divided
• 1 tsp. curry powder
• 1/2 cup Cracker Barrel Shredded Old Cheddar Cheese
• 4 slices fully cooked bacon, finely chopped
• 1 loaf round sourdough bread (1 lb./450 g), unsliced
• 2 pkg. (250 g each) Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese, softened
• 2 Tbsp. milk

Preparation

Step 1

Remove leaves from celery stalks; reserve leaves for later use. Chop celery stalks; place in medium bowl.

Cut 20 (6-inch) lengths from chives; reserve for later use. Chop remaining chives. Add to chopped celery along with the chicken and Miracle Whip; mix lightly. Spoon half the chicken mixture into separate bowl.

Chop 1/2 cup grapes, then cut remaining grapes lengthwise in half. Reserve grape halves for later use. Add chopped grapes to chicken mixture in 1 bowl along with the curry powder; mix lightly.

Stir cheddar and bacon into remaining chicken mixture.

Cut bread loaf horizontally into 3 layers. Stack layers on plate, filling each layer with different flavour of chicken salad.

Mix cream cheese and milk until blended; spread onto outside of sandwich.

Refrigerate 6 hours. Decorate with reserved celery leaves, chives and grape halves as shown in photo before serving.