Sandwich for a Crowd

Name: Sandwich for a Crowd
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 14 servings.
Ingredients: 2 loaves (1 pound each) unsliced Italian bread (about 11 in. long); 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 3/4 cup sliced green onions; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 pound thinly sliced fully cooked ham; 1 pound thinly sliced roast beef; 14 thin slices dill pickle

My husband and I live on a 21-acre horse ranch and are pleased to invite friends to enjoy it with us. When entertaining, I rely on no-fuss make-ahead entrees like this satisfying sandwich. —Helen Hougland, Spring Hill, Kansas

Ingredients

2 loaves (1 pound each) unsliced Italian bread (about 11 in. long)
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pound thinly sliced fully cooked ham
1 pound thinly sliced roast beef
14 thin slices dill pickle

Directions

Cut bread loaves in half lengthwise. Hollow out both halves of each loaf, leaving a 1/2-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use).
Combine cheeses, onions, mayonnaise and Worcestershire sauce; spread over cut sides of bread. Layer ham and roast beef on bottom and top halves; place pickles on bottom halves. Gently press halves together.
Wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Cut each loaf into 7 slices.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 297 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 1141mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein.

Originally published as Sandwich for a Crowd in Taste of Home June/July 1998

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Pookie72

May 14, 2019

This recipe is ideal for a crowd. So easy and so delicious! I sometimes add bacon to mine. Awesome recipe!
j.shanafelt

Jul 18, 2015

I've made this recipe for two different groups and was a huge hit both times. I made the sandwiches the night before, which is a great time saver, and sliced when ready to serve. We really enjoy this wonderful sandwich!
suits

May 6, 2015

I have been making this sandwitch for years and years. I have even passed it along to family and everyone loves it. I have two children and both can be picky eaters and they both love it. Great to make ahead for late night baseball games and football games the kids have. I would recommend leaving the pickles off until ready to eat. It can make the bread a little soggy. My husband got excited when I mentioned making this tomorrow night for dinner.
rgriffin209

May 1, 2014

This sandwich is a favorite of my family, and I have been making since I came across this recipe in a Taste of Home magazine years ago. Left-overs keep very well and it actually tastes even better on day 2 and 3!
lolohiser

Dec 21, 2013

Was looking through a cookbook and found the cutout of this. Made this - or one exactly this- for Shelby's graduation in 1998!!
Omatx

Dec 11, 2013

Best sandwich ever for parties.
joycerm53

Sep 2, 2013

I have made this sandwich at least 30 times since it was published in 1998. The cream cheese layer adds so much flavor to a simple sub. Sometimes I cut it back to make a sandwich for 4, but I always used both ham and roast beef. That combo with the cream cheese layer is the best!
wkender

May 10, 2013

I have not tried it.... I have No diary husband, what would you suggest I use instead of the Cream Cheese??
libbaker

Mar 28, 2013

This really is a good sandwich. The flavors together are very tasty.
DebKailer

Mar 2, 2013

This is one of the best sandwich recipes ever! I've been making it for over 10 years and every time I've served it, people devour it. It's hard to believe that something so simple could be so tasty. I absolutely love this sandwich.