A festive board with elephant-shaped sandwiches, fresh veggies, and tasty fillings, perfect for gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Use an elephant-shaped cookie cutter to cut each bread slice into elephant shapes, reserving 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 on top of the prepared bread slices.
04 - Arrange cucumber and red bell pepper slices over the deli and cheese layers for added texture and color.
05 - Top with remaining elephant-shaped bread slices to complete the sandwich.
06 - Place two halves of black olive on each sandwich to resemble eyes, securing with a small dab of mayonnaise if necessary.
07 - Press a carrot stick gently into the front of each sandwich to simulate elephant trunks.
08 - Place the sandwiches on a large serving board or platter, arranging attractively.
09 - Fill remaining spaces on the board with baby carrots, grapes, and popcorn to create a festive display.
