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You can make mouthwatering, chef worthy sandwich platters for your next party.
Preparing sandwiches for a party should be done in the morning on the day of the party, so that they can stay as fresh as possible. The bread will become soggy if sandwiches are prepared the day before.
You can pick 3-4 different types of sandwiches so you’ll have a variety for guests to choose from.
It’s best to prepare 1 sandwich per person attending your party.
Each sandwich you prepare can be cut into 4 triangles, 3 rectangles, or 2 circles so they are individually portioned and small in size.
Using a variety of types of bread will give your guests an eye-catching sandwich platter. Try using mini buns, crostini’s, open faced sandwiches, or different types of bread together.
Sandwiches can be prepared on sour dough, French bread, croissants, pumpernickel, multigrain, whole wheat, rye, or white bread.
Ham and Cheese
Ham and cheese sandwiches are creamy sandwiches with a hint of tart mustard.
You can make ham and cheese sandwiches by spreading mayo on one slice of bread, and whole grain mustard on the other slice of bread.
Layer Swiss cheese, and black forest ham on top of the whole grain mustard.
You can add sprouts, arugula, or slices of pickles to the sandwich if desired. Close the sandwich with the other slice of bread.
- Swiss cheese
- black forest ham
- sprouts
- arugula
- pickle slices
- whole grain mustard
- mayo
Cucumber and Cream Cheese
Cucumber and cream cheese sandwiches are refreshing sandwiches with a hint of dill and cream cheese.
Softened cream cheese is beat together using a hand mixer with mayo, sour cream, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, dill, chives, onion powder, salt and pepper.
Each side of bread is coated in herbed cream cheese, and then slices of cucumber are placed on top.
- herbed cream cheese
- cucumber slices
Pesto Mozzarella
Pesto mozzarella sandwiches are caprese sandwiches with a few added veggies.
You can use fresh mozzarella for this creamy sandwich, and fresh pesto spread on each side of bread to make this delicious sandwich.
Arugula is added to pesto mozzarella sandwiches for an earthy toned sandwich.
Pesto mozzarella sandwiches are best served on focaccia bread.
- zucchini slices
- red pepper
- red onions
- tomatoes
- mozzarella
- arugula
- pesto
Egg Salad
Egg salad sandwiches are filling tea sandwiches with a lovely creamy egg filling.
Eggs are hard boiled, cooled, and shelled. Hard boiled eggs can be cut into small cubes and then placed in a bowl.
Eggs are mixed together with a bit of mayo, mustard (whole grain or Dijon), salt and pepper to make the filling.
Cut the bread using a cookie cutter into circles if desired, or into rectangles or triangles.
Spread filling on one side of bread, then top with the other piece of bread.
Place a toothpick in the center of the sandwich to hold it together. Garnish with a sprig of parsley.
- hardboiled eggs
- mayo
- whole grain mustard or Dijon mustard
- salt and pepper
Apple and Brie
Apple and brie sandwiches are a rich and creamy sandwich with a hint of sweet fig jam and a little garlic finish to it.
Basil leaves and spinach add a bit of greenery and earthy flavors to the creamy brie sandwich.
Apple and brie sandwiches are best served on ciabatta bread.
- brie
- apple slices
- fig jam
- spinach
- basil leaves
- garlic mayo
Chicken Salad
Chicken salad sandwiches are creamy herbed chicken sandwiches with a nutty finish.
Chicken salad sandwiches are made by mixing together mayo, sour cream, parsley, green onions, tarragon, fresh dill weed, fresh lemon juice, garlic powder and salt and pepper.
Chicken salad is spread onto the bread in a thick layer, along with a few cucumber slices.
Cubed chicken, raisins, and toasted sliced almonds are mixed into sour cream mixture to full coat the chicken to made the chicken salad base.
Another slice of bread is placed on top, and a toothpick is placed into the center of the sandwich to hold it together.
Assemble the sandwich by spreading a thin layer of herbed cream cheese on one slice of bread, and top with smoked salmon, red onions, alfalfa sprouts, fresh dill weed, capers, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- chicken
- cucumber
- raisins
- toasted sliced almonds
- mayo
- sour cream
- parsley
- green onions
- tarragon
- fresh dill weed
- fresh lemon juice
- garlic powder
- salt and pepper
Avocado and Cucumber
Avocado sandwiches can be served with garlic mayo, hummus, or balsamic reduction.
You can add a few greens such as red leaf lettuce or sprouts to your avocado sandwich.
- garlic mayo or hummus
- lettuce
- sprouts
- feta
- cilantro
- balsamic reduction
Tuna Salad
Tuna salad sandwiches are a favorite sandwich for many with its creamy and crunchy texture.
Tuna salad sandwiches are made by mixing together mayo, Dijon mustard, green relish, fresh lemon juice and pepper.
Add drained tuna and chopped celery to the mayo base and mix well.
Spread tuna salad on top of one slice and bread, and add the other piece of bread on top.
- drained tuna
- mayo
- Dijon mustard
- green relish
- lemon juice
- pepper
- chopped celery
Jalapeno Havarti and Sundried Tomato
Jalapeno Havarti cheese sandwiches are spicy sandwiches made with chipotle mayo to give it a bit of a kick.
You can even add a few slices of pickled jalapenos in your sandwich if desired.
Jalapeno Havarti and sundried tomato sandwiches are best served on sourdough bread.
- jalapeno Havarti
- sundried tomatoes (julienned)
- dill pickles (sliced thin)
- sprouts
- avocado slices
- red onions
- garlic mayo or chipotle mayo
Strawberry, Basil and Cream Cheese
Strawberry sandwiches have a light fruity flavor to them with a bit of earthy tones from the basil leaves.
Strawberry sandwiches are typically made on white bread.
Strawberry jam is spread over one slice of bread, and softened cream cheese is spread on the other side.
Strawberry slices are layered on top of the cream cheese slice of bread, along with a few fresh basil leaves.
The other slice of bread is placed on top, and is ready to serve.
You can use a cookie cutter to cut a heart out of one slice of bread, and have a strawberry poking through the window for an extra special treat for guests.
- strawberry slices
- basil leaves
- cream cheese
- strawberry jam
Mediterranean
Mediterranean sandwiches are filled with savory tzatziki sauce and feta cheese.
Mediterranean sandwiches are filled with juicy tomato and cucumber.
Feta and tzatziki sandwiches are best prepared on focaccia bread.
- feta
- tomato
- lettuce
- cucumber slices
- red onions
- tzatziki sauce
Cream Cheese, Smoked Salmon, and Capers
Smoked salmon sandwiches are creamy with a hint of smoke flavor with invigorating salmon.
Softened cream cheese is mixed together with minced garlic and fresh dill weed.
Add the other slice of bread on top, and place a toothpick in the center to hold it together.
- smoked salmon
- alfalfa sprouts
- red onions
- fresh dill weed
- capers
- herbed cream cheese
- salt and pepper
Horseradish and Roast Beef
Horseradish and roast beef sandwiches have a little bit of a bite to them, with creamy finish.
Roast beef sandwiches are made by spreading a thin layer of mayo on one side of the bread, and horseradish on the other slice of bread.
Cold thinly sliced roast beef placed on top of the horseradish, along with Swiss cheese, watercress, and tomato slices.
Place the other piece of bread on top and a toothpick in the center of the sandwich to hold it together.
- Swiss cheese
- roast beef
- horseradish
- mayo
- watercress
- tomato slices
How to make a sandwich platter
- Select a large platter for your sandwiches.
- Cut all the crusts off of a loaf of bread.
- Prepare sandwiches – layer your condiments, vegetables, cheese and meats.
- Arrange sandwiches on the platter.
- Add a garnish to the sandwich platter.
- Serve immediately.
How to display sandwiches on a platter
Display sandwiches on a platter by arranging them:
- side by side
- in a spiral
- triangle sandwiches faced with the base on the bottom, and the corner triangle face up
How to decorate a sandwich plate
Decorate a sandwich plate by placing a garnish on the plate:
- sliced strawberry
- piece of mint plant
- mandarin orange slices
- sliced apples – 3 pieces arranged as “steps”
- a couple of raspberries
Sandwich presentation ideas
Sandwiches can be presented on a 3 tier platter for an added visual effect.
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