Hearty elephant-shaped sandwiches with turkey, cheese, and fresh veggies arranged on a festive party board.
# What You Need:
→ Bread and Fillings
01 - 16 slices whole wheat sandwich bread
02 - 8 slices turkey breast or vegetarian deli slices
03 - 8 slices cheddar cheese
04 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
05 - 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
→ Vegetables and Decoration
06 - 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
07 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
08 - 16 black olives, halved (for eyes)
09 - 1 large carrot, cut into thin sticks
→ Optional Sides
10 - 2 cups baby carrots
11 - 2 cups grapes
12 - 2 cups popcorn
# Directions:
01 - Use an elephant-shaped cookie cutter to cut each bread slice into elephant shapes, reserving scraps for breadcrumbs or croutons.
02 - Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise and yellow mustard on half of the elephant-shaped bread slices.
03 - Layer turkey or vegetarian deli slices and cheddar cheese over the spread slices.
04 - Place thin cucumber and red bell pepper slices on top of the cheese for added crunch and color.
05 - Cover with the remaining elephant-shaped bread slices to complete the sandwiches.
06 - Place two olive halves on each sandwich to represent eyes, securing with a small dab of mayonnaise if necessary.
07 - Gently press a carrot stick into the front of each sandwich to form the elephant's trunk.
08 - Arrange the sandwiches on a large serving board or platter.
09 - Fill remaining space on the board with baby carrots, grapes, and popcorn for a festive presentation.
