Save It A playful and creative lunchbox treat featuring sandwiches cut into horse head shapes, perfect for kids and themed parties.
This recipe quickly became a favorite at family lunches and kids' parties, adding a playful twist to the usual sandwich.
Ingredients
- Sandwich Base: 8 slices soft whole wheat or white sandwich bread
- Filling: 4 tbsp cream cheese, softened, 4 slices mild cheddar cheese, 4 slices deli turkey or ham (optional, or substitute with cucumber slices for vegetarian option)
- Decoration: 8 small black olives (for eyes and nostrils), 1 small carrot, julienned (for mane), 2 tbsp mayonnaise or butter (for spreading, optional)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Lay out the bread slices and lightly spread with mayonnaise or butter, if desired.
- Step 2:
- Using a horse head-shaped cookie cutter, cut out 8 horse head shapes from the bread slices.
- Step 3:
- For each sandwich, layer one cutout with a slice of cheese and a slice of turkey/ham or cucumber. Spread a thin layer of cream cheese on the inside of the top cutout.
- Step 4:
- Place the top bread cutout over the filling to assemble the sandwich.
- Step 5:
- Decorate each horse head with small pieces of black olive for eyes and nostrils, using a dab of cream cheese to adhere if needed.
- Step 6:
- Arrange julienned carrot strips along the neck or top of the head to resemble a mane.
- Step 7:
- Pack the sandwiches carefully into lunchboxes to maintain their shape.
Save It It's always a joy to see kids excited about their lunchbox treats, especially when they've helped prepare them.
Notes
Let kids help assemble and decorate their own horse heads for a fun lunch activity. Serve with fresh fruit and veggie sticks for a balanced meal.
Required Tools
Horse head-shaped cookie cutter, small paring knife, spreader or butter knife
Allergen Information
Contains wheat/gluten, dairy, and possibly soy (depending on cheese or bread). May contain egg (if using mayonnaise) and meat (if using deli turkey/ham). Always check ingredient labels for allergen safety.
Save It This whimsical sandwich idea brings fun to the lunch table and encourages creativity in the kitchen.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of bread works best for the horse head shapes?
Soft whole wheat or white sandwich bread is ideal as it holds shapes well without breaking.
- → Can I make these cutouts vegetarian?
Yes, substitute deli meat with cucumber slices and use vegetarian cheese or plant-based alternatives.
- → How do I decorate the horse heads?
Use small black olives for eyes and nostrils and julienned carrots to create a mane effect along the neck.
- → Is there a way to make these sandwiches vegan?
Replace cream cheese and cheddar with plant-based cheese alternatives and omit meats for a vegan-friendly treat.
- → What tools are needed for making the sandwiches?
A horse head-shaped cookie cutter, a small paring knife for details, and a spreader or butter knife for layering.
- → How can I keep sandwiches fresh for lunchboxes?
Assemble sandwiches shortly before serving or store in an airtight container to maintain shape and freshness.