Save to Pinterest A whimsical and hearty platter featuring playful, elephant-shaped sandwiches, perfect for childrens parties or circus-themed gatherings.
This recipe always brings smiles to my childrens faces at birthday parties and is a big hit with all ages.
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 Our family loves to gather around this board, sharing stories while enjoying the playful sandwiches together.
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
Per serving Calories 220 Total Fat 8 g Carbohydrates 28 g Protein 10 g
Save to Pinterest This playful platter makes any gathering extra special and encourages healthy eating in a fun way.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I shape the sandwiches like elephants?
Use an elephant-shaped cookie cutter to cut each bread slice before assembling the sandwich to create whimsical shapes.
- → Can I make this platter vegetarian?
Yes, swap turkey slices for vegetarian deli options, roasted vegetables, or hummus for a plant-based alternative.
- → What ingredients add crunch to the sandwiches?
Thin slices of cucumber and red bell pepper provide fresh, crisp texture inside the sandwiches.
- → How do I create the elephant features on the sandwiches?
Black olives are cut in halves for eyes and carrot sticks are gently pressed on to resemble trunks.
- → What sides complement the sandwich board?
Baby carrots, grapes, and popcorn fill the platter around the sandwiches for a colorful and festive presentation.