Whimsical elephant-shaped sandwiches layered with turkey, cheese, and crisp veggies on a festive board with colorful sides.
# 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 tbsp mayonnaise
05 - 2 tbsp 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
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Using an elephant-shaped cookie cutter, cut each bread slice into elephant shapes; save scraps for breadcrumbs or croutons.
02 - Evenly spread a thin layer of mayonnaise and mustard on half of the elephant-shaped bread slices.
03 - Place turkey or vegetarian deli slices followed by cheddar cheese on the condiment-coated bread slices.
04 - Top the layered bread with thin slices of cucumber and red bell pepper for texture and color.
05 - Place the remaining elephant-shaped bread slices on top to complete the sandwiches.
06 - Attach two black olive halves on each sandwich as eyes, using a dab of mayonnaise to secure them if needed.
07 - Use carrot sticks to form the elephant trunks by gently pressing them into the front of each sandwich.
08 - Place the elephant sandwiches on a large platter or serving board.
09 - Fill remaining spaces on the board with baby carrots, grapes, and popcorn for a festive and edible presentation.
