Elephant-shaped sandwiches with turkey, cheddar, and veggies on a festive board, ideal for parties and gatherings.
# Components:
→ 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
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 slice of bread into elephant shapes; reserve 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 breast or vegetarian deli slices and cheddar cheese on the spread slices.
04 - Add thin slices of cucumber and red bell pepper atop the fillings for crunch and color.
05 - Place the remaining elephant-shaped bread slices on top to complete each sandwich.
06 - Place two olive halves on each sandwich as eyes, securing with a dab of mayonnaise if necessary, then press a carrot stick into the front to mimic a trunk.
07 - Arrange sandwiches neatly on a large serving board or platter.
08 - Fill remaining space on the board with baby carrots, grapes, and popcorn for a festive presentation.
