Playful elephant-shaped sandwiches layered with turkey, cheddar, and crisp veggies, served on a festive 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 for eyes
09 - 1 large carrot, cut into thin sticks
→ Optional Sides
10 - 2 cups baby carrots
11 - 2 cups grapes
12 - 2 cups popcorn
# Directions:
01 - Using an elephant-shaped cookie cutter, carve each bread slice into elephant shapes, reserving scraps for breadcrumbs or croutons.
02 - Evenly spread a thin layer of mayonnaise and yellow mustard on half of the elephant-shaped bread slices.
03 - Layer turkey or vegetarian deli slices and cheddar cheese atop the prepared bread slices.
04 - Top with thin slices of cucumber and red bell pepper to add texture and color.
05 - Cover with remaining elephant-shaped bread slices to form complete sandwiches.
06 - Place two olive halves on each sandwich to represent eyes, securing with a small dab of mayonnaise if necessary. Use carrot sticks to fashion trunks by gently pressing them onto the sandwich front.
07 - Place sandwiches on a large serving board or platter and fill surrounding space with baby carrots, grapes, and popcorn for a festive presentation.
