RIBBON SANDWICHES

RIBBON SANDWICHES



This traditional tea sandwich features three ribbons of fillings for a special occasion.

Preparation time: 1 hrs Chilling time: 1 hrs

Yield: 24 ribbon sandwiches

Ham Filling Ingredients:

1/2		cup finely chopped cooked ham
2		tablespoons mayonnaise
2		tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1/2		teaspoon prepared mustard

Egg Filling Ingredients:

2		hard-cooked eggs, chopped
2		tablespoons mayonnaise
2		tablespoons finely chopped celery

Cream Cheese Filling Ingredients:

1		(3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1		teaspoon chopped fresh parsley, if desired*
1		teaspoon chopped fresh chives, if desired**

Sandwiches Ingredients:

8		slices whole wheat bread
8		slices white bread
		LAND O LAKES® Butter , softened
		Thinly sliced cucumber
		Parsley sprigs
		Chives
		Celery leaves

Combine all ham filling ingredients in small bowl; set aside.

Combine all egg filling ingredients in small bowl; set aside.

Combine all cream cheese filling ingredients in small bowl; set aside.

Cut crusts from bread slices. Butter 1 side of each bread slice. Spread about 2 tablespoons ham filling on each of 4 slices whole wheat bread; top each with 1 slice white bread. Spread about 2 tablespoons egg filling on each of 4 slices whole wheat bread; top each with 1 slice white bread. Spread top of each sandwich with about 1 tablespoon cream cheese filling.

Wrap each with plastic food wrap; refrigerate at least 1 hour. Slice each sandwich into thirds. Garnish with cucumber slices, parsley sprigs, chives or celery leaves.

*Substitute 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley leaves.

**Substitute 1/4 teaspoon dried chives.

Nutrition Facts (1 ribbon sandwich): Calories: 110, Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 30mg, Sodium: 190mg, Carbohydrates: 9g, Dietary Fiber: <1g, Protein: 3g