Save to Pinterest A whimsical and festive sandwich stack shaped like a snowman—perfect for winter gatherings and a fun lunch for kids.
This recipe always brings smiles to my family during winter. My kids especially love helping me decorate each snowman sandwich.
Ingredients
- Bread: 12 slices white sandwich bread
- Fillings: 4 tbsp cream cheese softened, 4 slices cheddar cheese, 4 slices cucumber, 4 slices tomato
- Decoration: 8 black olive slices for eyes and buttons, 4 baby carrots for noses, 4 small red bell pepper strips for scarves, 4 fresh parsley sprigs for hats or arms optional, 4 tbsp hummus or mayonnaise for spreading
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Use two round cookie cutters one larger one smaller to cut circles from bread slices. For each snowman cut two circles one large body one small head.
- Step 2:
- Spread cream cheese on each bread circle.
- Step 3:
- Layer fillings Place a slice of cheddar cucumber and tomato between two bread circles for the body. Repeat for the head if desired.
- Step 4:
- Stack the small circle head above the large circle body on a plate securing with a toothpick if needed.
- Step 5:
- Decorate Use black olive slices for eyes and buttons a baby carrot slice for the nose and a red bell pepper strip for the scarf. Add parsley for hats or arms if desired.
- Step 6:
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to eat.
Save to Pinterest This recipe makes a perfect family activity and lunch that everyone enjoys assembling and eating together.
Required Tools
Round cookie cutters two sizes Small knife Spreader or butter knife Toothpicks optional
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat gluten dairy eggs if mayonnaise is used May contain Soy depending on brand Always check labels for hidden allergens if using packaged ingredients
Nutritional Information
Calories 230 Total Fat 8 g Carbohydrates 32 g Protein 8 g per serving
Save to Pinterest This snowman sandwich stack will brighten any lunch table and bring joy with every bite.
Common Recipe Questions
- → What tools are needed to make the snowman shapes?
Two round cookie cutters of different sizes help create the sandwich circles for the body and head.
- → Can I substitute the cream cheese for other spreads?
Yes, hummus or mayonnaise can be used as alternatives to cream cheese for different flavors or dietary needs.
- → How do I keep the sandwich stack stable?
Stack the smaller bread circle on top of the larger one and secure them gently with a toothpick if needed.
- → What vegetables are used for decoration?
Black olive slices for eyes and buttons, baby carrot slices for noses, and red bell pepper strips for scarves enhance the snowman look.
- → Is this suitable for vegetarian diets?
Yes, this stack contains dairy and eggs but can be made vegetarian; removing or replacing some ingredients can also accommodate other preferences.