Dinner

Loaded Open Sandwiches with Ham, Eggs, Prawns, and Fresh Vegetables Recipe

ByEthan Lark November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

Introduction

Loaded open sandwiches are a delightful and colorful way to enjoy a variety of flavors in one bite. With rye bread topped with creamy spreads, fresh vegetables, and savory proteins, these sandwiches make a perfect snack or light meal.

A woman's hands hold a white square plate with eight open-faced sandwiches arranged in two rows. Each sandwich sits on a thick slice of dark brown bread. The sandwiches have different toppings: two have small pale pink shrimp with black pepper, two are topped with creamy scrambled eggs and chopped green herbs, two have thin slices of pale pink ham with thin red and white radish slices, and two have white spread with three thin cucumber slices and a sprig of green dill on top. The background is a white marbled texture. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

12 small slices rye bread or 6 slices thin, firm bread
Softened butter, for spreading
6 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tsp cucumber relish or piccalilli
2 slices ham, shredded
2 tbsp cream cheese
¼ cucumber, halved, peeled and thinly sliced
2 boiled eggs, halved and sliced
100g frozen North Atlantic prawns, defrosted
Sliced radishes, dill sprigs, and cress, to garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Trim the crusts from the bread if you like, then cut each slice into smaller pieces. Spread each piece with softened butter and lay them out on a board.
Step 2: Mix 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise with the cucumber relish. Spread this mixture over a quarter of the buttered bread slices, then arrange the shredded ham and sliced radishes on top.
Step 3: Spread cream cheese over another quarter of the bread slices, then arrange the cucumber slices and dill sprigs on top.
Step 4: Mash the boiled eggs and mix with 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise. Spread this egg mixture over another quarter of the bread slices, then top with cress.
Step 5: Mix the defrosted prawns with the remaining mayonnaise and spoon this over the remaining bread slices. Grind a little black pepper over the prawns and garnish with dill if desired.

Tips & Variations

For extra crunch, add finely chopped celery to the prawn mixture.
Substitute ham with smoked salmon for a different flavor profile.
Use whole grain or sourdough bread if rye is not available.
To keep sandwiches fresh, prepare toppings just before serving.

Storage

Prepare and assemble the open sandwiches shortly before serving for best freshness. If you need to store them, keep uncovered in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours to avoid soggy bread. Reheating is not recommended as it may affect the texture and flavor.