Save Whimsical frog-shaped sandwiches that delight kids and adults alike, perfect for parties, lunches, or picnics.
These froggy sandwiches are a fun way to get the family involved in lunchtime prep and always bring smiles.
Ingredients
- Sandwich Base: 16 slices soft white or whole wheat sandwich bread
- Filling: 150 g (5 oz) cream cheese softened , 2 tbsp mayonnaise , 1 small cucumber thinly sliced , Salt and pepper to taste
- Decoration: 16 large green grapes or pitted green olives (for eyes) , 8 small cherry tomatoes halved (for cheeks) , 16 peppercorns or mini chocolate chips (for eye pupils) , 8 small pieces of red bell pepper or carrot (for mouth) , 16 thin slices radish (optional for cheeks)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a small bowl , mix the cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 2:
- Using a large round cookie cutter (about 8 cm / 3 inch) , cut frog faces from each bread slice.
- Step 3:
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over half of the bread circles. Layer cucumber slices on top. Cover with the remaining bread circles to form sandwiches.
- Step 4:
- For the eyes , use a sharp knife to cut two small slits at the top of each sandwich. Insert a grape or olive half (cut side down) into each slit. Attach a peppercorn or mini chocolate chip to each eye using a little cream cheese as glue.
- Step 5:
- Arrange cherry tomato halves or radish slices as cheeks. Use small strips of red bell pepper or carrot to create smiling mouths.
- Step 6:
- Serve immediately , or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
Save Making these sandwich cutouts has become a family favorite activity especially for weekend picnics.
Required Tools
Large round cookie cutter , Small sharp knife , Spreading knife , Small bowl
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (gluten) Dairy (cream cheese mayonnaise if using standard recipes check vegan options if needed) May contain Egg (mayonnaise) depending on brand Always double-check ingredient labels for allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories 140 Total Fat 5 g Carbohydrates 19 g Protein 4 g per serving
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Recipe FAQs
- → What type of bread works best for these sandwiches?
Soft white or whole wheat sandwich bread works well because it’s easy to cut and holds the fillings without crumbling.
- → How can I keep the sandwiches fresh before serving?
Cover and refrigerate the sandwiches for up to 2 hours to maintain freshness and prevent sogginess.
- → Are there alternative fillings I can use?
Yes, egg salad, ham & cheese, or hummus are great alternatives to the cream cheese mixture.
- → How do the grape or olive eyes stay attached?
Small slits are cut into the bread to insert the grape or olive halves, and peppercorns or mini chocolate chips are glued on with a bit of the cream cheese filling to create pupils.
- → Can I make these sandwiches nut-free?
Yes, by using spreads and fillings that do not contain nuts and double-checking ingredient labels, these sandwiches can be made nut-free.
- → What tools are recommended for crafting the frog shapes?
A large round cookie cutter to shape the bread, a sharp knife for detailing, and a spreading knife for the filling are ideal tools.