Bo's Bug Sandwiches

Submitted by COOKGIRl

"Brother Bo's (in) famous olive sandwiches. I would NEVER eat these when I was a child. What little girl would eat something called bug sandwiches? In my old age I've since come to love and appreciate these sandwiches. Bo says for a nice presentation, cut off the bread crusts. Traditionally served with a glass of previously-frozen milk. Psst-I have a little secret. Don't tell Bo, but sometimes I sneak a few thin slices of red onion in my sandwich."

 

• Ready In: 5mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 2 sandwiches

ingredients

• 1 (4 ounce) can minced black olives, drained
• 1 -2 tablespoon mayonnaise
• black pepper
• 4 slices white bread (Weber's was de rigueur)
• loose red leaf lettuce, rinsed and patted dry (optional, but NOT iceberg)
• red onion ring, thinly sliced (optional)

directions

1. In small bowl combine the black olives and mayo.
2. Bo says to add mayonnaise to desired consistency, either a dry mixture or creamier; your choice.
3. Spread equal amounts of the olive mixture onto the bread slices. Add lettuce leaves if desired. Season with black pepper.
4. Cut sandwiches in half.
5. Ideal for picnics, a quick snack and to annoy your little baby sister.

Reviews

[Andi Longmeadow Farm]

Now we're talking. This is the epitome of sandwiches, and one should take their time to devour as such. Very easy to put together, but the bang for the buck is worth a million. I did follow our author's suggestion and use just the slightest bit of red onion (sliced very, very, thinly). Bravo for bug sandwiches! Pssst...the pepper is a must.

 

[littlemafia]

For someone who doesn't like mayonnaise much,they were pretty good.I used romaine lettuce.Thanks for sharing.

 

[mianbao]

What a surprise to find this recipe here! We have been eating these (but called olive sandwiches - boring, I know), for at least 50 years. Have never bothered with black pepper or draining the olives. But just delicious - if you like olives.