Save to Pinterest Whimsical frog-shaped sandwiches that delight kids and adults alike, perfect for parties, lunches, or picnics.
This recipe always brings smiles to my family's faces, making any gathering more memorable.
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
- Mix Filling:
- In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cut Bread:
- Using a large round cookie cutter (about 8 cm / 3 inch), cut frog faces from each bread slice.
- Assemble Sandwiches:
- 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.
- Decorate Eyes:
- 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.
- Add Cheeks and Mouth:
- Arrange cherry tomato halves or radish slices as cheeks. Use small strips of red bell pepper or carrot to create smiling mouths.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
Save to Pinterest My kids love helping with the decorating, turning lunch prep into quality family time.
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
Save to Pinterest These charming sandwiches bring both fun and flavor to any meal, perfect for all ages.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What bread works best for froggy sandwich cutouts?
Soft white or whole wheat bread slices are ideal to easily cut and hold the shape without tearing.
- → How do I create the frog eyes on the sandwiches?
Cut small slits at the top of each sandwich and insert halved green grapes or olives. Attach peppercorns or mini chocolate chips for pupils using cream cheese as glue.
- → Can the filling be changed from cream cheese and mayonnaise?
Yes, try egg salad, ham & cheese, hummus, or other spreads to suit tastes and dietary needs.
- → How long can the sandwiches be stored before serving?
They can be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 hours to maintain freshness and shape.
- → Are there any suggestions to make the frogs look greener?
Using spinach or whole wheat bread adds a green tint and a healthier option to the sandwich base.