Description
These Loaded Open Sandwiches are a delightful and colorful assortment perfect for a light lunch or elegant appetizer. Featuring a variety of toppings on thin slices of rye or firm bread, each sandwich is richly spread with creamy butter, mayonnaise, and topped with flavorful ingredients like ham, cream cheese, cucumber, boiled eggs, and North Atlantic prawns. Garnished with fresh radishes, dill, and cress, these sandwiches combine textures and tastes that are sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Spread
- 12 small slices rye bread or 6 slices thin, firm bread
- Softened butter, for spreading
- 6 tbsp mayonnaise
Condiments and Toppings
- 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
Garnish
- Sliced radishes
- Dill sprigs
- Cress
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread: Trim the crusts from the bread if desired and cut each slice into smaller pieces. Spread softened butter evenly over each slice and lay them out on a serving board.
- Make Ham and Radish Sandwiches: Mix 2 tbsp mayonnaise with the cucumber relish. Spread this mixture over a quarter of the buttered bread slices. Top with shredded ham and sliced radishes to add crunch and flavor.
- Assemble Cucumber and Cream Cheese Sandwiches: Spread cream cheese over another quarter of the buttered bread slices. Arrange thin slices of peeled cucumber and sprinkle fresh dill on top for a refreshing taste.
- Prepare Egg and Cress Sandwiches: Mash the boiled eggs and mix them with 2 tbsp mayonnaise. Spread this creamy mixture over another quarter of the bread slices and top with fresh cress for a peppery finish.
- Prepare Prawn Sandwiches: Combine the defrosted prawns with the remaining mayonnaise. Spoon this mixture onto the last quarter of the bread slices. Finish by grinding a little black pepper over the top and garnish with dill sprigs if you like.
Notes
- You can substitute the rye bread with other firm breads like multigrain or sourdough for different flavor profiles.
- Using fresh prawns instead of frozen can enhance the flavor but isn’t necessary.
- For an extra tang, add a squeeze of lemon juice to the prawn mixture before assembling.
- Feel free to customize the toppings based on seasonal vegetables or personal preference.
- These sandwiches are best served fresh but can be prepared up to a few hours ahead and refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: open sandwiches, prawn sandwiches, ham sandwiches, cream cheese, easy lunch, light bites, British snacks
