Whimsical frog-shaped sandwiches with creamy filling and fresh cucumber, grapes, and veggies for playful meals.
# What You'll Need:
→ Sandwich Base
01 - 16 slices soft white or whole wheat sandwich bread
→ Filling
02 - 150 g (5 oz) cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
04 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
05 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Decoration
06 - 16 large green grapes or pitted green olives (for eyes)
07 - 8 small cherry tomatoes, halved (for cheeks)
08 - 16 peppercorns or mini chocolate chips (for eye pupils)
09 - 8 small pieces of red bell pepper or carrot (for mouths)
10 - 16 thin radish slices (optional, for cheeks)
# Directions:
01 - In a small bowl, blend cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
02 - Using a 3-inch round cookie cutter, cut frog face shapes from each bread slice.
03 - Spread cheese mixture evenly over half the bread circles. Layer cucumber slices on top. Cover with remaining bread circles to form sandwiches.
04 - Cut two small slits atop each sandwich with a sharp knife. Insert grape or olive halves, cut side down, into slits. Attach peppercorns or mini chocolate chips as pupils using a small amount of cream cheese.
05 - Place cherry tomato halves or radish slices for cheeks. Use small red bell pepper or carrot strips to create smiling mouths.
06 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
