Save A playful and creative lunchbox treat featuring sandwiches cut into horse head shapes, perfect for kids and themed parties.
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- Heats evenly with no hot spots (huge for slow cooking)
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- Perfect size for small households or side dishes
- Sturdy handles, easy to move from oven to table
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I love making these sandwiches with my children as it turns lunch prep into a fun activity that sparks their creativity.
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Ingredients
- Sandwich Base: 8 slices soft whole wheat or white sandwich bread
- Filling: 4 tbsp cream cheese, softened, 4 slices mild cheddar cheese, 4 slices deli turkey or ham (optional or substitute with cucumber slices for vegetarian option)
- Decoration: 8 small black olives (for eyes and nostrils), 1 small carrot, julienned (for mane), 2 tbsp mayonnaise or butter (for spreading optional)
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Instructions
- Step 1:
- Lay out the bread slices and lightly spread with mayonnaise or butter, if desired.
- Step 2:
- Using a horse head-shaped cookie cutter, cut out 8 horse head shapes from the bread slices.
- Step 3:
- For each sandwich, layer one cutout with a slice of cheese and a slice of turkey or ham or cucumber. Spread a thin layer of cream cheese on the inside of the top cutout.
- Step 4:
- Place the top bread cutout over the filling to assemble the sandwich.
- Step 5:
- Decorate each horse head with small pieces of black olive for eyes and nostrils, using a dab of cream cheese to adhere if needed.
- Step 6:
- Arrange julienned carrot strips along the neck or top of the head to resemble a mane.
- Step 7:
- Pack the sandwiches carefully into lunchboxes to maintain their shape.
Save My family loves when we all gather to assemble and decorate these sandwiches, making lunchtime a joyful shared experience.
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Required Tools
Horse head-shaped cookie cutter, small paring knife, spreader or butter knife
Allergen Information
Contains wheat&gluten dairy and possibly soy depending on cheese or bread May contain egg if using mayonnaise and meat if using deli turkey or ham Always check ingredient labels for allergen safety
Nutritional Information
Calories 210 Total Fat 7 g Carbohydrates 26 g Protein 10 g per serving
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This fun sandwich idea is perfect for themed parties or making everyday lunches exciting and nutritious.
Recipe FAQ
- → What bread is best for the horse head cutouts?
Soft whole wheat or white sandwich bread works best as it cuts cleanly and holds the shape well.
- → Can I make this vegetarian?
Yes, simply substitute deli turkey or ham with cucumber slices or your preferred veggies.
- → How do I decorate the horse heads?
Use small black olives for eyes and nostrils, and julienned carrots to mimic a mane along the neck.
- → Is mayonnaise necessary for assembling?
Mayonnaise or butter is optional for spreading on bread slices to add moisture and help layers stick.
- → What tools are needed?
A horse head-shaped cookie cutter, a small paring knife, and a spreader or butter knife are ideal for assembly.
