PARTY HAM & EGG SALAD SANDWICHES

Party Ham & Egg Salad Sandwiches image

Provided by Joyce Harrison

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

HAM SALAD
2 can(s) Hormel smoked ham (6 oz)
1/2 c Blue Plate mayonnaise (approx., i don't measure)
1/8 c celery, finely processed (approx, you may use less)
2 Tbsp pickle relish, Mt. Olive (heaping tbsp)
1/4 tsp black pepper (approx)
EGG SALAD
8 eggs, hard boiled, peeled & mashed
1/2 c mayonnaise, Blue Plate (approx, i don't measure)
1/4 tsp black pepper (approx)
BREAD
1 loaf, sliced white bread (Walmart brand bread, actually, works best)
1 loaf, sliced whole wheat bread (Walmart brand bread, actually, works best)

Steps:

1. HAM SALAD: Drain liquid from canned ham, and place into bowl. Separate, and smash with a fork.
2. Add remaining ingredients, increasing or decreasing mayonnaise to achieve a smooth spreading consistency while remaining stiff enough to not "run".
3. Refrigerate several hours or overnight to allow the flavors to blend!!!
4. EGG SALAD: Cook eggs with a pinch of salt to hard boiled stage.
5. Immediately drain hot water, crack eggs, and place in cold water. They should immediately peel with ease.
6. Using a hand grater, grate the eggs into a bowl, and add remaining ingredients, increasing or decreasing mayonnaise, as necessary to achieve a smooth spreading consistency while remaining stiff enough to not "run".
7. Cover and place in the refrigerator.
8. ASSEMBLE SANDWICHES: Remove the crusts from the bread.
9. Spread a thin layer of ham mixture on one slice of bread, and top the ham with a thin layer of egg mixture.
10. Place another slice of bread on top, lay flat on cutting board, and with an electric knife, diagonally slice the sandwich.
11. Make half the sandwiches with whole wheat bread and half with white bread, attractively place on platter, and garnish!!!! THE PERFECT PARTY SANDWICH ... that EVERYONE LOVES!!!!