Save to Pinterest A whimsical and hearty platter featuring playful, elephant-shaped sandwiches, perfect for childrens parties or circus-themed gatherings.
I first served this at my nieces birthday and it was an instant hit with kids and adults alike
Ingredients
- Bread and Fillings: 16 slices whole wheat sandwich bread 8 slices turkey breast or vegetarian deli slices 8 slices cheddar cheese 2 tbsp mayonnaise 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- Vegetables and Decoration: 1 cucumber thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced 16 black olives (for eyes) 1 large carrot cut into thin sticks
- Optional Sides: 2 cups baby carrots 2 cups grapes 2 cups popcorn
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Using an elephant-shaped cookie cutter cut each slice of bread into elephant shapes (reserve scraps for breadcrumbs or croutons)
- Step 2:
- Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise and mustard on half the bread slices
- Step 3:
- Layer turkey or vegetarian deli slices and cheddar cheese on top
- Step 4:
- Add cucumber and red bell pepper slices for crunch and color
- Step 5:
- Top with remaining elephant-shaped bread slices to form sandwiches
- Step 6:
- Place two olive halves on each sandwich for eyes use a dab of mayonnaise to adhere if needed
- Step 7:
- Use a carrot stick to form a trunk for each elephant by gently pressing into the sandwich front
- Step 8:
- Arrange sandwiches on a large board or platter
- Step 9:
- Fill remaining space with baby carrots grapes and popcorn for a festive edible display
Save to Pinterest I love how my family gathers around this colorful board and enjoys making silly elephant faces before eating
Required Tools
Elephant-shaped cookie cutter Large serving board or platter Small knife Spreading knife
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (bread) dairy (cheese) eggs (mayonnaise) and possibly soy (deli slices) May contain traces of gluten and nuts depending on bread and deli choices Always check ingredient labels for allergens
Nutritional Information
Calories 220 Total Fat 8 g Carbohydrates 28 g Protein 10 g
Save to Pinterest This playful sandwich board is sure to bring smiles and satisfy bellies at any gathering
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → How do I make the elephant shapes?
Use an elephant-shaped cookie cutter to cut each slice of bread into shapes. Save scraps for breadcrumbs or croutons.
- → Can I prepare this platter ahead of time?
Yes, assemble the sandwiches shortly before serving to keep the bread fresh and the decorations intact.
- → What are suitable vegetarian fillings?
Swap turkey for roasted vegetables, hummus, or vegetarian deli slices to suit dietary preferences.
- → How can I decorate the sandwiches to resemble elephants?
Use olive halves for eyes and press a carrot stick gently into the front of each sandwich to form a trunk.
- → What sides complement the sandwich board?
Baby carrots, grapes, and popcorn create a festive and colorful presentation alongside the elephant sandwiches.