Hearty elephant-shaped sandwiches with turkey, cheddar, and fresh veggies arranged on a colorful party board.
# 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
# Method:
01 - Using an elephant-shaped cookie cutter, cut each slice of bread into elephant shapes, reserving scraps for breadcrumbs or croutons.
02 - Apply 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 onto the condiment-coated bread slices.
04 - Place thin slices of cucumber and red bell pepper atop the layered meats and cheese for added crunch and color.
05 - Top with the remaining elephant-shaped bread slices to form complete sandwiches.
06 - Affix two olive halves on each sandwich to represent eyes, using a small dab of mayonnaise if needed to secure.
07 - Press a thin carrot stick gently into the front of each sandwich to mimic an elephant’s trunk.
08 - Place all sandwiches on a large serving board or platter.
09 - Fill remaining space on the board with baby carrots, grapes, and popcorn to create a festive and edible display.
