Save It Prince Charming Froggy Sandwich Cutouts Whimsical frog-shaped sandwiches that delight kids and adults alike, perfect for parties, lunches, or picnics.
I have always enjoyed making these fun frog sandwiches which bring smiles to family gatherings and make lunchtime exciting.
Ingredients
- Sandwich Base: 16 slices soft white or whole wheat sandwich bread
- Filling: 150 g (5 oz) cream cheese softened, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 small cucumber thinly sliced, Salt and pepper to taste
- Decoration: 16 large green grapes or pitted green olives (for eyes), 8 small cherry tomatoes halved (for cheeks), 16 peppercorns or mini chocolate chips (for eye pupils), 8 small pieces of red bell pepper or carrot (for mouth), 16 thin slices radish optional for cheeks
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 2:
- Using a large round cookie cutter (about 8 cm / 3 inch), cut frog faces from each bread slice.
- Step 3:
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over half of the bread circles. Layer cucumber slices on top. Cover with the remaining bread circles to form sandwiches.
- Step 4:
- For the eyes, use a sharp knife to cut two small slits at the top of each sandwich. Insert a grape or olive half (cut side down) into each slit. Attach a peppercorn or mini chocolate chip to each eye using a little cream cheese as glue.
- Step 5:
- Arrange cherry tomato halves or radish slices as cheeks. Use small strips of red bell pepper or carrot to create smiling mouths.
- Step 6:
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
Save It Making these sandwiches together has become a treasured family moment that brings creativity and joy to our kitchen.
Required Tools
Large round cookie cutter, Small sharp knife, Spreading knife, Small bowl
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (gluten) Dairy (cream cheese mayonnaise if using standard recipes check vegan options if needed) May contain Egg (mayonnaise) depending on brand Always double-check ingredient labels for allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories 140 Total Fat 5 g Carbohydrates 19 g Protein 4 g per serving
Save It This whimsical sandwich recipe will add fun and flavor to your meals with minimal effort.
Common Questions About Recipes
- → How do I create the frog shapes?
Use a large round cookie cutter to cut frog faces from each bread slice, forming a uniform base for the sandwich.
- → What ingredients are used for the filling?
A smooth mixture of softened cream cheese and mayonnaise seasoned with salt and pepper, layered with thin cucumber slices.
- → How can I decorate the sandwiches to look like frogs?
Insert grape or olive halves as eyes, attach peppercorns or mini chocolate chips as pupils, and add halved cherry tomatoes or radish slices for cheeks. Use red bell pepper or carrot strips to form smiling mouths.
- → Can I prepare these in advance?
Yes, assemble and refrigerate the sandwiches covered for up to two hours before serving to maintain freshness and shape.
- → Are there alternative fillings suggested?
Try swapping the filling for egg salad, ham and cheese, or hummus to vary flavors while keeping the fun presentation.