Horse Head Sandwich Cutouts (Print out)

Playful sandwiches shaped like horse heads with cheese, veggies, and optional deli meat for fun lunches.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sandwich Base

01 - 8 slices soft whole wheat or white sandwich bread

→ Filling

02 - 4 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
03 - 4 slices mild cheddar cheese
04 - 4 slices deli turkey or ham (optional, or substitute with cucumber slices for vegetarian option)

→ Decoration

05 - 8 small black olives
06 - 1 small carrot, julienned
07 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or butter (optional, for spreading)

# How to Make It:

01 - Lay out the bread slices and lightly spread with mayonnaise or butter, if desired.
02 - Using a horse head-shaped cookie cutter, cut out 8 horse head shapes from the bread slices.
03 - For each sandwich, layer one bread cutout with a slice of cheddar cheese and a slice of turkey or ham, or cucumber for vegetarian option. Spread a thin layer of cream cheese on the inside of the top cutout.
04 - Place the top horse head bread cutout over the filling to assemble the sandwich.
05 - Decorate each sandwich with small pieces of black olive for eyes and nostrils, securing with a dab of cream cheese if needed.
06 - Arrange julienned carrot strips along the neck or top of the head to resemble a mane.
07 - Carefully pack the sandwiches into lunchboxes to maintain their shape.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun and thematic sandwich shapes for children
  • Easy to prepare with simple ingredients
02 -
  • For a vegan option, use plant-based cheese and omit meat
  • Use whole grain bread for extra fiber
03 -
  • Let kids help assemble and decorate their own horse heads for a fun lunch activity
  • Use a dab of cream cheese to secure olive pieces as eyes and nostrils
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