Fancy Ribbon Sandwich Loaf Moms Recipes

Steps:

• 1. Remove bread crusts, if desired. Cut bread into 3 lengthwise layers. Cover with a towel and set aside.
• 2. HAM 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.
• 3. Place 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.

Steps:

• Place all shrimp filling ingredients in food processor. Cover; process 3 to 5 seconds or until mixture is creamy. Remove from food processor; set aside.
• Place all turkey filling ingredients except celery in food processor. Cover; process 3 to 5 seconds or until mixture is creamy. Stir in celery. Remove from food processor; set aside.
• Place all cheese and olive filling ingredients except olives in food processor. Cover; process 3 to 5 seconds or until mixture is creamy. Stir in olives.
• To assemble ribbon sandwiches, place one slice white bread on cutting board. Spread 5 tablespoons cheese and olive filling over white bread. Top with 1 slice wheat bread; spread with 1/4 cup turkey filling. Top with 1 slice white bread; spread with 1/4 cup shrimp filling. Top with 1 slice wheat bread. Repeat process 3 more times to make a total of 4 sandwich stacks. Wrap each in plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
• Just before serving, cut each sandwich stack in half lengthwise and then crosswise into 4 slices.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into an 8x4-in. loaf in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients, stirring to dissolve sugar; remove 1/2 cup for sauce. Spread remaining mixture over meat loaf., Bake 60-65 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with reserved sauce.

Steps:

• In medium bowl, mix all shrimp salad spread ingredients until well blended. In second medium bowl, mix all olive-nut spread ingredients until well blended. In third medium bowl, mix all deviled ham spread ingredients until well blended.
• Trim crusts from bread loaves. Cut each loaf horizontally into 4 equal slices. Lightly spread butter over 3 slices. Place 1 buttered slice on each of 2 serving plates or trays; spread each evenly with half of the shrimp salad spread. Top with second buttered slices; spread each evenly with half of the olive-nut spread. Top with third buttered slices; spread each evenly with half of the deviled ham spread. Top with unbuttered slices. Lightly press each loaf together.
• In medium bowl, mix 4 packages cream cheese, half-and-half and food color. Spread half of mixture over sides and top of each loaf. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until cream cheese mixture has set. Cover tightly; refrigerate at least 2 1/2 hours but no longer than 24 hours. To serve, remove from refrigerator, cut into slices. Store covered in refrigerator.