Sandwich Platter

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180º C. Cut the bread loaf into 12 thick slices.
2. Heat 2 tsps butter each in 2 non-stick pans. Place 4 bread slices in one pan and 6 bread slices in the other and toast them, turning sides, till evenly done on both sides.
3. Fold both cheese slices and place one slice on each of the 4 toasts in the first pan. Let the cheese melt slightly.
4. To make Open Face Sandwich with Vegetables (one portion), apply 1 tsp butter on both sides of the remaining 2 untoasted bread slices. Place 5-6 asparagus pieces on each slice and sprinkle ½ tbsp corn kernels over on both slices.
5. Slice olives and divide them equally on both slices. Add 2 gherkin slices on each slice and sprinkle salt and crushed peppercorns on top. Grate cheese on each slice, put the open sandwiches on a baking tray, put the tray in the preheated oven and bake till the cheese melts. Cut each sandwich into 2 pieces.
6. To make each Classic Cheese Sandwich, place one toasted bread slice with processed cheese slice facing down on the other bread slice with cheddar cheese slice on a non-stick pan and heat on low heat till the cheese melts completely. Cut into halves before serving.
7. To make each Club Sandwich, place the 3 toasted bread slices on the worktop. Apply 1 tbsp mayonnaise and 1 tsp mustard sauce on each of them. Tear lettuce and place on one slice and top it with 3 tomato slices. Place a cheese slice on top and cover with second toasted slice, mayonnaise side down.
8. Apply remaining mayonnaise and remaining mustard sauce on top of the second toast. Slice chicken and put the chicken slices on top.
9. Heat 1 tsp oil in another non-stick pan. Break 1 egg in it and cook a sunny-side up. Sprinkle salt and crushed peppercorns on top, flip and cook the other side as well. Remove from heat, fold and place over the chicken slices. Cover with the third toasted slice, mayonnaise side down. Secure with toothpicks. Similarly make another club sandwich.
10. Place the sandwiches on a platter and serve immediately with a bowl of tomato ketchup.

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