Best 5 Layered Deli Loaf Recipes

Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of the Layered Deli Loaf, a culinary masterpiece that combines a medley of delectable fillings between layers of soft, fluffy bread. This iconic dish is a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring savory ham, turkey, and roast beef, complemented by the tangy zip of Swiss and cheddar cheeses. For vegetarians, a meatless version offers a delightful combination of crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and creamy avocado, drizzled with a balsamic glaze. Both variations are further enhanced by a spread of savory mayonnaise, tangy mustard, and a sprinkle of zesty seasoning. Whether you're hosting a party or preparing a satisfying meal for your family, the Layered Deli Loaf is guaranteed to be a hit. Discover the art of crafting this delightful dish with our comprehensive guide, featuring step-by-step instructions and a treasure trove of tips to ensure perfect results every time.

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LAYERED PICNIC LOAVES

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This big sandwich, inspired by one I tried at a New York deli, is a favorite with our football-watching crowd. Made ahead, it's easily carted to any gathering. Kids and adults alike say it's super. -Marion Lowery, Medford, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 loaves (12 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 unsliced loaves (1 pound each) Italian bread
1/4 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
1/2 pound deli roast beef
12 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese (1 ounce each)
16 fresh basil leaves
3 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
1/4 pound thinly sliced salami
1 jar (6-1/2 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and sliced
1 package (10 ounces) ready-to-serve salad greens
8 ounces thinly sliced deli chicken
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Cut loaves in half horizontally; hollow out tops and bottoms, leaving 1/2-in. shells (discard removed bread or save for another use). , Combine oil and garlic; brush inside bread shells. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Layer bottom of each loaf with a fourth of each: roast beef, mozzarella, basil, tomatoes, salami, artichokes, salad greens, chicken and onion. Repeat layers. Season with salt, pepper and remaining Italian seasoning. , Drizzle with remaining oil mixture if desired. Replace bread tops; wrap tightly and refrigerate at least 1 hour before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 991mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

RETRO PARTY SANDWICH LOAF

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Provided by Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

One 1-pound unsliced Italian bread loaf round
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
Two 7-ounce containers thinly sliced deli Black Forest ham
3 tablespoons mustard
One 7-ounce container thinly sliced deli smoked turkey
Two 16-ounce tubs whipped cream cheese
3 scallions, chopped
1 small bunch fresh chives, chopped
1/2 cup spring mix greens, cut into chiffonade
5 cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

Trim the bread into a cylinder with a large serrated bread knife, flattening out the top and evening out the sides so that you are left with a tall cake-like shape. (For neat edges, use a 6-inch cake pan or a small plate on top of the loaf as a guide to cut around.) Cut the bread horizontally into 4 layers, using a sawing motion.
Place the bottom bread layer on a serving plate or cake stand and cover with half of the mayonnaise. Layer on one container of the Black Forest ham. Place the second bread layer on top, cover with half of the mustard and top with the smoked turkey. Place the third bread layer on top, cover with the remaining mayonnaise and top with the remaining ham. Spread the cut side of the fourth bread layer with the remaining mustard and close the sandwich. Press down to adhere the layers together.
Frost the loaf with the cream cheese using an offset spatula. Press the scallions along the bottom edge of the loaf. Sprinkle the chives on the outer top edge of the loaf. Sprinkle the spring mix greens in the center of the cake. Arrange the cherry tomatoes cut-side down at regular intervals around the top of the cake. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.

PARTY SANDWICH LOAF

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This sandwich loaf will be the talk of the party. Lots can be said about the delicious shrimp, olive and ham fillings!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Lunch

Time 4h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 hard-cooked eggs, finely chopped
2 cans (4 oz each) tiny shrimp, rinsed, drained, chopped
2 packages (3 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup finely chopped walnuts (4 oz)
1/2 cup finely chopped pimiento-stuffed olives
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish, drained
2 tablespoons grated onions
1/8 teaspoon red pepper sauce
2 cans (4 1/4 oz each) deviled ham
2 loaves (1 1/2 lb each) unsliced sandwich bread
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup half-and-half
Few drops food color, if desired

Steps:

In medium bowl, mix all shrimp salad spread ingredients until well blended. In second medium bowl, mix all olive-nut spread ingredients until well blended. In third medium bowl, mix all deviled ham spread ingredients until well blended.
Trim crusts from bread loaves. Cut each loaf horizontally into 4 equal slices. Lightly spread butter over 3 slices. Place 1 buttered slice on each of 2 serving plates or trays; spread each evenly with half of the shrimp salad spread. Top with second buttered slices; spread each evenly with half of the olive-nut spread. Top with third buttered slices; spread each evenly with half of the deviled ham spread. Top with unbuttered slices. Lightly press each loaf together.
In medium bowl, mix 4 packages cream cheese, half-and-half and food color. Spread half of mixture over sides and top of each loaf. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until cream cheese mixture has set. Cover tightly; refrigerate at least 2 1/2 hours but no longer than 24 hours. To serve, remove from refrigerator, cut into slices. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 870 mg

LAYERED DELI LOAF

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I haven't made this yet but I found it in a Quick Cooking magazine and I'm backing up my files. It looks delicious though.

Provided by PSU Lioness

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish, drained
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 loaf unsliced round bread
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, softened
1/3 lb thinly sliced deli ham
1/3 lb sliced monterey jack cheese or 1/3 lb muenster cheese
1/3 lb thinly sliced deli turkey
1/3 lb thinly sliced cheddar cheese or 1/3 lb colby cheese
1/3 lb thinly sliced deli roast beef
1 medium tomatoes, sliced
1 large dill pickle, sliced lengthwise
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
lettuce leaf

Steps:

Cut bread in half; carefully hollow out bottom and top of loaf, leaving 3/4" shell (discard removed bread or save for another use).
In a small bowl, combine the mayo, horseradish, and mustard.
Spread butter on cut sides of bread.
In the shell layer ham, 1/3 of the mayo mixture, Monterey Jack cheese, turkey, 1/3 mayo mixture, cheddar cheese, roast beef, remaining mayo mixture, tomato, pickle, onion and lettuce. Replace top.
Wrap tightly in plastic wrap; cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

FROSTED SANDWICH LOAF

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This recipe is very versatile as you can use many different fillings, including thin sliced meats, seafood salad--or make up one of your own. You may use less salad dressing, if you like, in the spreads.

Provided by EWEDIN31

Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

2 cups fully cooked ground ham
½ cup creamy salad dressing (e.g. Miracle Whip)
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon grated onion
2 cups ground bologna
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
½ cup creamy salad dressing (e.g. Miracle Whip)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup finely chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons pimento-stuffed green olives, chopped
2 tablespoons milk
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons creamy salad dressing (e.g. Miracle Whip)
⅛ teaspoon onion salt
⅛ teaspoon garlic salt
⅛ teaspoon celery salt
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons milk, or as needed
1 (1 pound) loaf white bread, sliced horizontally
4 medium sweet pickles, chopped
1 (2 ounce) bottle diced pimento, drained

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix together the ground ham, 1/2 cup of salad dressing, 3 tablespoons of relish, and onion. Set aside in the refrigerator.
In another bowl, mix together the ground bologna, 3 tablespoons of relish, and 1/2 cup of salad dressing. Set aside in the refrigerator.
In a third bowl, stir together 1 package of cream cheese, walnuts, green olives, and 2 tablespoons of milk. Set aside in the refrigerator.
In a fourth bowl, mix together the Cheddar cheese, 1 package of cream cheese, 3 tablespoons of salad dressing, onion salt, garlic salt, and celery salt. Set aside in the refrigerator.
Spread the ham spread onto the bottom slice of bread, then top with another slice. Cover the next slice with bologna spread, and top with another slice. Spread the next slice with the nut spread, and then top with another slice of bread. Top this slice with the Cheddar cheese spread. Top with one more slice of the bread. Smooth the sides with a large spatula or knife, and refrigerate for about 30 minutes before 'frosting' to make it easier.
Mix together the 2 remaining packages of cream cheese, and enough milk to make it spreadable. Frost the sides of the loaf first, then the top. Decorate with sweet pickles and pimentos to your liking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 73.8 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 653.7 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

Tips:

Preparing the ingredients is the first and most important step. Make sure all ingredients are measured and prepped before you start assembling the dish. It will prevent any scrambling or forgetting of the ingredients.
For even layering, use a spoon to spread the mixtures into the pan.
Bake the loaf until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, around 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Allow the loaf to cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the flavors to set and the loaf to hold its shape.
For a more flavorful loaf, let it cool completely before refrigerating.
If you don't have a bread loaf pan, you can use a 9x13 inch baking dish instead. Just be sure to adjust the baking time accordingly.
This recipe can be easily doubled to make a larger loaf.

Conclusion:

This layered deli loaf is a versatile and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to use up leftover deli meats and cheeses, and it's also a delicious and hearty meal. With its colorful layers and flavorful ingredients, this loaf is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.