Sandwichon is a sandwich cake that's recently gotten a lot of attention after going viral on tiktok. By attention, I mean most people are bashing on the idea of it and how gross it sounds, but don't be fooled! While the outside looks like a cake, the frosting isn't actually sweet and the inside is savory and filled with ham, cheese, chicken salad, that is layered among multiple pieces of bread.
Sandwichon was not something we'd ever make for lunch or dinner at home. Rather, it was traditionally served at get-togethers, such as baby showers or birthday parties, in south Texas, along with ensalada de coditos or potato chips as a side dish. As such, finding a recipe proved to be a challenge, but I was able to take inspiration from a few that I found and experimented to make a version very similar to what I grew up eating in the Rio Grande Valley. With our sandwichon recipe, you won't have to wait until the next big party; you can make a small batch at home for you and your loved ones. Or feel free to adjust the servings in the recipe below if you're making this for a larger crowd!
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Chop 5 slices of cooked ham and mix with 3 teaspoons of sour cream.
Follow our Mexican chicken salad recipe for this step.
Mix 4 ounces of softened cream cheese and 3 tablespoons of sour cream until smooth.
Cut off the crusts of your bread with a knife. If using uncrusted bread, skip this step.
Spread out 3 pieces of bread in a row on a sheet pan or cutting board.
Spread your ham and sour cream filling evenly across the base layer. Add another layer of bread above the ham filling.
Spread the cheese dip evenly across the second layer of bread. Add another layer of bread above the cheese spread.
Spread your chicken salad across the previous layer of bread. Add a final layer of bread.
Spread icing evenly over the top and sides of your sandwichon. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes so icing can set.
While the icing is setting, drain your pineapple slices and cherries. Once the icing has set, decorate your sandwichon with pineapple, cherries, and chopped pecans.