Save to Pins Whimsical frog-shaped sandwiches that delight kids and adults alike, perfect for parties, lunches, or picnics.
This fun sandwich idea has always been a hit at family gatherings and makes lunchtime exciting.
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 to Pins Making these sandwiches together has brought many smiles and giggles to our family 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
Save to Pins These charming sandwiches add fun and flavor to any meal with minimal effort.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → What kind of bread works best for these sandwiches?
Soft white or whole wheat sandwich bread is ideal as it cuts cleanly into shapes without crumbling.
- → Can I substitute the filling ingredients?
Yes, alternatives like egg salad, ham and cheese, or hummus can be used to create different flavors.
- → How do I create the frog eyes and mouth decorations?
Use green grapes or pitted olives for eyes, supported by peppercorns or mini chocolate chips for pupils, with cherry tomatoes or radish slices for cheeks and strips of bell pepper or carrot for smiling mouths.
- → Is it possible to prepare these sandwiches ahead of time?
They can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours before serving to keep fresh and maintain their shape.
- → Are there any allergen considerations to keep in mind?
These include wheat (gluten) and dairy from the cream cheese and mayonnaise; check ingredient labels especially if vegan or nut-free versions are needed.