Save A whimsical and festive sandwich stack shaped like a snowman&mdashperfect for winter gatherings and a fun lunch for kids.
My kids loved making and eating this creative snowman sandwich stack during winter holidays.
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 This recipe always brings smiles at family gatherings and makes lunchtime playful for my children.
Notes
Swap cream cheese for hummus for a dairy-free option Add ham or turkey for a non-vegetarian version Use whole wheat or gluten-free bread as desired Pair with vegetable sticks or a cup of soup for a complete meal
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 (in bread) depending on brand Always check labels for hidden allergens if using packaged ingredients
Save This festive sandwich stack is sure to brighten your winter meals and delight kids of all ages.
Recipe Q&A Section
- → How do I shape the sandwich to resemble a snowman?
Use two different sized round cookie cutters to create a larger circle for the body and a smaller one for the head. Stack the smaller circle atop the larger one to form the snowman shape.
- → What spreads can be used in place of cream cheese?
Hummus or mayonnaise can replace cream cheese for different flavor profiles or dietary preferences, such as dairy-free options.
- → Which ingredients provide the snowman’s facial features?
Black olive slices create eyes and buttons, baby carrot slices make the nose, and red bell pepper strips form a scarf.
- → Can I prepare this sandwich stack ahead of time?
Yes, assemble and refrigerate until ready to serve; toothpicks help keep the stack stable during storage.
- → Are there suggestions for making this suitable for non-vegetarians?
Add ham or turkey slices between the bread layers to introduce meat options while maintaining the sandwich’s structure.