Horse Head Sandwich Cutouts

A playful and creative lunchbox treat featuring sandwiches cut into horse head shapes, perfect for kids and themed parties.

My children loved helping me cut and decorate these sandwich cutouts, making lunchtime extra special and interactive.

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

Quickly chop vegetables, mince herbs, and blend sauces for faster, everyday meal preparation.

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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 or 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.

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Making these sandwiches became a favorite family activity, especially when everyone joined in decorating their own horse heads.

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 or ham) Always check ingredient labels for allergen safety.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

Calories: 210 Total Fat: 7 g Carbohydrates: 26 g Protein: 10 g

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Stir sauces, sauté vegetables, and serve meals gently while adding a charming touch to everyday cooking.

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This fun sandwich idea adds creativity to lunchtime and encourages kids to try different fillings and decorations.

Recipe FAQs

→ What bread works best for these cutouts?

Soft whole wheat or white sandwich bread works well for clean cuts and easy layering.

→ Can I make this suitable for vegetarians?

Yes, substitute deli turkey with cucumber slices and choose plant-based cheese for a vegetarian-friendly option.

→ How do I decorate the sandwich to resemble a horse head?

Use small black olives for eyes and nostrils, securing them with cream cheese. Add julienned carrot strips along the top as a mane.

→ Is a special cutter required?

A horse head-shaped cookie cutter is used for shaping, but any similar shape cutter can be a fun alternative.

→ What is the best way to pack these sandwiches?

Arrange them carefully in lunchboxes to keep the shape intact during transport.