Vintage 1960s Party Sandwich Loaf

 

My aunt had a lovely pool and every Labor day she had a pool party for the family. She made a sandwich loaf similar to this one. The rest of the family brought salads. And, of course, watermelon for dessert!

Party Sandwich Loaf

Prepare  the fillings below. Trim crust from 1 loaf of unsliced sandwich bread. Cut loaf horizontally into 4 equal slices. Spread on side of three slices with softened butter. Place 1 bread slice buttered side up on a serving plate. Bread evenly with one filling. Top with a second bread slice and spread evenly with a second filling. Top with the third slice and spread with the third filing. Top with remaining bread slice. Frost top and sides with cream cheeses frosting (below). Chill until frosting has set about 30 minutes. Wrap with a damp cloth and continue to chill for 2-1/2 hours or overnight. Serves 12-14

 

Shrimp Salad Filling

1 hardboiled egg, finely chopped

1 can (4 1/2 oz) broken shrimp, rinsed and drained

2 Tbsp finely chopped celery

1 Tbsp lemon juice

3/4 tsp salt

dash pepper

3 Tbsp mayonnaise

Mix all ingredients

 Mix all ingredients

 

Cheese-Pecan Filling
• 1 pkg. (3 oz.) cream cheese softened
• 1 cup finely chopped toasted pecans
• 1 can (8-3/4 oz.) crushed pineapple, well-drained

Mix all ingredients

 

Chicken-Bacon Filling
• 8 slices bacon, crisply fried and crumbled
• 1 cup finely chopped cooked chicken
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp. finely chopped pimiento
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper

Mix all ingredients

 

Cream Cheese Frosting
• 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) cream cheese softened
• 1/2 cup light cream
• Green food coloring

Mix cheese and cream thoroughly. Add a few drops of food coloring to tint the frosting.