Party Sandwich Loaf
Ingredients
- 1 loaf very fresh unsliced bread (use white or wheat, or both,
- layering slices alternately, ribbon fashion), crusts removed from
- all 6 sides, sliced lengthwise evenly to make 4 long layers
- 3/4 to 1 cup chicken salad
- 3/4 to 1 cup deviled ham
- 3/4 to 1 cup pimento spread
- 2 (8-oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- approximately 2 to 3 tablespoons of milk
- food coloring of choice
Instructions
On a serving platter, place bottom slice of loaf down and spread generously with deviled ham, cover with next slice of bread. Spread second layer of bread with pimento spread, cover with next slice of bread. Spread third layer of bread with chicken salad, cover with top slice of bread. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add milk a tablespoon at a time, until cream cheese is of spreading consistency. You should use your judgment with the adding of milk, making sure the cream cheese is not too runny. The cream cheese should be the consistency of a creamy cake frosting. Tint cream cheese with food coloring of choice. "Frost" sandwich loaf decoratively (like frosting a cake) with cream cheese, using the back of a spoon. Chill until 10 to 20 minutes before serving time. Let loaf sit 10 to 20 minutes before serving. Slice and serve.
