Here are some great ideas for sandwich spreads that are quick and some of them might surprise you with their flavor combinations:

Chopped golden raisins and pecans worked into Neufchatel cheese.

Chopped figs, dates or prunes, and your choice of nuts moistened with a teaspoon of mayonnaise or lemon juice.

Peanut butter moistened with a teaspoon of mayonnaise and mixed with sliced bananas and a dash of cinnamon.

Equal parts olives, peanut butter and celery, mixed with a little salad dressing.

Peanut butter mixed with chopped dill and sweet or sour pickles.

Cream cheese blended with chopped stuffed olives and a dash of cayenne. (Great with garlic or almond-stuffed olives)

Cream cheese with shredded pineapple.

Tuna fish mixed with parsley, lemon juice, seasoned salt and a bit of onion.

Ground boiled ham and chopped pickles, celery and peanuts.

Cottage cheese with pickles, olives, nuts or pimientos.

Currant jam or preserved currants with pounded walnuts and creamed butter.

Rounds of brown bread spread with chopped olives, minced lettuce, chopped fresh basil, chopped fresh tarragon, paprika, chopped italian parsley and chives mixed with mayonnaise.

Pimientos, cucumbers and onion or chives, minced, mixed with mayonnaise.

Green pepper, pimiento and olives with mayonnaise.

Minced corned beef seasoned with mustard and rubbed to a paste.

Cream cheese with chopped parsley, pimientos, add a hint of mayonnaise and chopped nuts.

Sliced sugared bananas, chopped pineapple, chopped or sliced nuts and shredded apples.

Here's a great ham sandwich variation that is hot and satisfying. Add a slice of cheese for some gooey goodness!

HOT CURRIED HAM SANDWICH RECIPE

Bread cut for sandwiches
1 cup of whole milk
2 eggs
Butter
Chopped ham
Salt
Mustard
Curry powder
Pepper, to taste

Spread chopped ham onto bread and season with mustard, curry powder and pepper. Press bread and ham together sandwich fashion.

Beat the eggs, then add the milk and salt. Soak the sandwiches in the egg mixture.

Fry the soaked sandwich in butter until browned on both sides. Serve at once.

These are just a few comfort spreads and sandwiches that you may remember from your childhood. They may also bring a surprise in taste and ingredients, but give them a try. Enjoy!