Save Whimsical frog-shaped sandwiches that delight kids and adults alike, perfect for parties, lunches, or picnics.
I love making these fun sandwiches because they brighten up any gathering and are easy to prepare quickly.
Ingredients
- Sandwich Base: 16 slices soft white or whole wheat sandwich bread
- Filling: 150 g (5 oz) cream cheese, softened 2 tbsp mayonnaise 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced Salt and pepper, to taste
- Decoration: 16 large green grapes or pitted green olives (for eyes) 8 small cherry tomatoes, halved (for cheeks) 16 peppercorns or mini chocolate chips (for eye pupils) 8 small pieces of red bell pepper or carrot (for mouth) 16 thin slices radish (optional, for cheeks)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 2:
- Using a large round cookie cutter (about 8 cm / 3 inch), cut frog faces from each bread slice.
- Step 3:
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over half of the bread circles. Layer cucumber slices on top. Cover with the remaining bread circles to form sandwiches.
- Step 4:
- For the eyes, use a sharp knife to cut two small slits at the top of each sandwich. Insert a grape or olive half (cut side down) into each slit. Attach a peppercorn or mini chocolate chip to each eye using a little cream cheese as glue.
- Step 5:
- Arrange cherry tomato halves or radish slices as cheeks. Use small strips of red bell pepper or carrot to create smiling mouths.
- Step 6:
- Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
Save My kids always giggle when they see these froggy sandwiches and love helping me decorate each one.
Required Tools
Large round cookie cutter Small sharp knife Spreading knife Small bowl
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (gluten) Dairy (cream cheese mayonnaise if using standard recipes check vegan options if needed) May contain Egg (mayonnaise) depending on brand Always double-check ingredient labels for allergens
Nutritional Information
Calories 140 Total Fat 5 g Carbohydrates 19 g Protein 4 g per serving
Save These froggy sandwiches make snack time extra fun and are simple to customize for any taste.
Recipe FAQ Section
- → What type of bread works best for froggy sandwiches?
Soft white or whole wheat sandwich bread is ideal for easily cutting frog shapes and holding the filling well.
- → How do you make the cream cheese filling smooth?
Mix softened cream cheese with mayonnaise until smooth and season with salt and pepper for balanced flavor.
- → Can the filling be substituted with other spreads?
Yes, egg salad, ham & cheese, or hummus are great alternatives to add variety and accommodate different tastes.
- → How are the frog eyes created on the sandwiches?
Cut small slits on top of each sandwich and insert halves of green grapes or olives, then add peppercorns or mini chocolate chips as pupils.
- → Is there a way to make the sandwiches look greener?
Using spinach or whole wheat bread enhances the green appearance, complementing the froggy theme.