Elephant-shaped sandwiches layered with turkey, cheddar, and crisp vegetables on a festive party board.
# Ingredients:
→ 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, cut each bread slice into elephant shapes; reserve scraps for breadcrumbs or croutons.
02 - Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise and yellow mustard on half of the elephant-shaped bread slices.
03 - Place turkey or vegetarian deli slices and cheddar cheese over the prepared bread slices.
04 - Top with thin slices of cucumber and red bell pepper to add crunch and color.
05 - Cover with the remaining elephant-shaped bread slices to complete the sandwiches.
06 - Place two olive halves on each sandwich to simulate eyes, adhering with a small dab of mayonnaise if needed.
07 - Gently press a carrot stick into the front of each sandwich to represent the trunk.
08 - Arrange the sandwiches on a large serving board, filling empty spaces with baby carrots, grapes, and popcorn for a festive presentation.
