Freezing Sandwiches

sKiTz-0

Cheers guys, will take the salad out now and go put them in the freezer.

I can always have the salad as a side to my tea tomorrow night so that won't go to waste either.

Thanks again

sKiTz

wtk

Lettuce leaves can harbour salmonella so be careful

7roland8

I used to batch make hubbies cheese and onion ones and freeze a huge load at a time.

Emstick14

Do they not go soggy after being frozen?

Pee

Has anyone tried freezing cream cheese i.e. philadephia or similiar imitation? I've read through the posts and see that smoked salmon is mentioned. Rocket, smoked salmon and cream cheese is my favourite from the sandwich lady.

squeakysue

I noticed on a thread recently somebody mentioned freezing sandwiches for packed lunches. I have some bread to use up so thought this would be ideal for my daughters packed lunch.
Is there any tips/ideas, I was thinking just ham/cheese plain and such like, would not imagine egg or tuna freezing well?
Thanks in advance x

Kleopatra

squeakysue wrote: »

I noticed on a thread recently somebody mentioned freezing sandwiches for packed lunches. I have some bread to use up so thought this would be ideal for my daughters packed lunch.
Is there any tips/ideas, I was thinking just ham/cheese plain and such like, would not imagine egg or tuna freezing well?
Thanks in advance x

I mentioned freezing salmon sandwiches on the weight loss thread. I just mash the salmon and mix with a little vinegar. I usually make them when I manage to get a nice organic wholemeal loaf reduced to 25p at Waitrose.

I think most cold meats can be frozen in sandwiches but no salad ingredients. I know pate freezes too.
http://shirleygoode.blogspot.com/
Shirley Goode gave a list on her blog - the same list was in a small mag called home and Freezer digest back in the 1980s. The list includes scrambled egg and tuna. The fillings were intended for adults but it gives an idea of what freezes well.


All sandwiches made with fillings given below can be frozen for up to 2 months.
To make a good sandwich, use day-old bread and spread softened butter (or spread of your choice) right up to the edges and add seasoning. Fill then top with a well-buttered slice of bread. Stack and then wrap in cling-film. Keep chilled for the evening (or next day to take to lunch) or freeze. Frozen sarnies taken in the lunchbox will keep other foods (salads/drinks) cool, and will have thawed out by lunchtime.

MANWICHES:
potted tongue:
4 oz (100g) chopped tongue pounded with 2 oz (50g) butter. Add a pinch of nutmeg (opt).

blue cheese and walnut:
blend 4 oz (100g) blue cheese with 1 oz (25g) each of butter and chopped walnuts.

liver sausage and gherkins:
mash 4 oz (100g) liver sausage with 2 drained and finely chopped gherkins.

cream cheese and prawns:
chop 2 oz (50g) cooked prawns and blend with 4 oz (100g) cream cheese.

cream cheese and olives:
as above but omit prawns and stir 1 oz (25g) sliced stuffed olives into the cream cheese.

beef and horseradish:
slices of roast beef spread thinly with horseradish sauce.

sardine and capers:
drain and mash a can of sardines, and stir in 1 tsp capers.

scrambled egg and mushroom:
scramble 4 eggs and stir in 2 oz chopped raw mushrooms.

scrambled egg and smoked salmon:
as above but omit mushrooms and fold in 2 oz (50g) diced smoked salmon.

salmon and anchovy:
drain and flake a can of salmon, and season with anchovy essence to taste.

focus888

Hi all, know this is a old thread but maybe someone can help. Been reading this the past two days as its such a good thread. Never knew i could freeze sandwiches before always waste so much bread. So you can buy reduced price bread and make these up and freeze them and they last 2 months is that correct? also can you freeze salami? i checked a package i had and it doesnt mention anything about freezing options. Also when you take it out in the morning do you leave it out until lunch or do you put it in the work fridge to thaw? which is best please? thanks x

Phoolgrrrl

I used to do this when I was at Uni. I just took them out in the morning and they were fine by lunch. Didn't have a fridge to use.
I shoudl try and get back into the habit. I did cheese and ham and cheese and pickle.

Peanut butter and banana didnt really work! Banana had a weird texture.

clearingout

I wonder if some of you old-stylers could help? I am trying to be more organised and know that I spend more than I have to on lunches. My life is very busy and so it would seem sensible to buy what I want for sandwiches for the week, make them on a Sunday and freeze them. All I then have to do is remember to take them out in the mornings!!!

Anyway, does anyone have any tips on this? Is there anything that doesn't freeze well/comes out soggy etc? I'm guessing freezing anything such as tomato, cucumber, lettuce won't work but are there any fillings that cause a problem? any fillings that work well? anyone got any bread recommendations (does the value bread not freeze as well/better than premium brands, for example?)

I know it's daft but there is nothing worse than taking out a soggy sandwich you can't eat and then having to buy lunch as well! Help very much appreciated.