Horse Head Sandwich Cutouts (View Print Version)

Playful sandwiches cut into horse head shapes, ideal for fun lunches and parties.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sandwich Base

01 - 8 slices soft whole wheat or white sandwich bread

→ Filling

02 - 4 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
03 - 4 slices mild cheddar cheese
04 - 4 slices deli turkey or ham (optional) or cucumber slices for vegetarian option

→ Decoration

05 - 8 small black olives, halved for eyes and nostrils
06 - 1 small carrot, julienned for mane
07 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or butter for spreading (optional)

# Method:

01 - Lightly spread mayonnaise or butter on bread slices if desired.
02 - Use a horse head-shaped cookie cutter to cut 8 horse head shapes from the bread slices.
03 - On 4 bread cutouts, layer one slice of cheddar cheese and a slice of deli turkey, ham, or cucumber. Spread a thin layer of cream cheese on the inside of the top cutout.
04 - Place the top bread cutouts over the fillings to assemble sandwiches.
05 - Adhere small black olive pieces to the sandwiches using cream cheese for eyes and nostrils. Arrange julienned carrot strips along the neck or top of the head to mimic a mane.
06 - Carefully place sandwiches into lunchboxes to maintain shape until served.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun and creative sandwich shapes
  • Perfect for kids and themed parties
02 -
  • For a vegan option, use plant-based cheese and omit meat.
  • Use whole grain bread for extra fiber.
03 -
  • Use a small dab of cream cheese to stick olive pieces securely.
  • Julienned carrot adds a colorful and healthy decoration resembling a mane.
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