HUMPTY-DUMPTY SANDWICH LOAF

Humpty-Dumpty Sandwich Loaf image

When they were young, our three boys came to expect this loaf stuffed with egg and ham salad on Sunday evening. Folks will gobble it up whether you serve it hot or cold.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 unsliced loaf (1 pound) Italian bread
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sweet pickle relish
4 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
Pinch pepper
4 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced fully cooked ham
3 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter, melted, optional

Steps:

Slice off the top third of the loaf; set top aside. Hollow out the bottom of the loaf, leaving a 1-in. shell. Crumble part of the removed bread to measure 3/4 cup; set aside. (Discard remaining bread or save for another use.) , In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, relish, mustard, garlic and pepper. stir in eggs, celery, ham, onion and reserved bread. Stuff loaf; replace top. , To serve immediately, cut into 4-in. pieces. To serve hot, brush with butter; wrap in foil. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613 calories, Fat 27g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 237mg cholesterol, Sodium 1519mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.