Save to Pinterest Festive and fun sandwiches filled with colorful vegetables and creamy cheese, cut into star shapes&perfect for parties or kids snacks.
This recipe quickly became a favorite at family gatherings because of the vibrant colors and fun shapes.
Ingredients
- Bread: 8 slices whole wheat or white sandwich bread
- Filling: 120 g (4 oz) cream cheese, softened, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1/4 red bell pepper, finely diced, 1/4 yellow bell pepper, finely diced, 1/4 cucumber, finely diced (seeds removed), 1 small carrot, peeled and grated, 2 tbsp chives or green onions, finely chopped, Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Decoration (optional): 2 cherry tomatoes, sliced, 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds, Fresh basil or parsley leaves
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Instructions
- Step 1:
- Using a star-shaped cookie cutter, cut a star from each bread slice. Reserve the scraps for breadcrumbs or another use.
- Step 2:
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Step 3:
- Stir in red and yellow bell peppers, cucumber, carrot, and chives. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 4:
- Spread a generous layer of the vegetable cream cheese mixture onto half of the star-shaped bread pieces.
- Step 5:
- Top with the remaining bread stars to form sandwiches.
- Step 6:
- For decoration, gently press slices of cherry tomato, pomegranate seeds, and herbs into the top of each sandwich to resemble jewels.
- Step 7:
- Arrange on a platter and serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.
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Save to Pinterest These sandwiches always bring smiles at family parties, especially when kids get involved in cutting out the shapes.
Required Tools
Star-shaped cookie cutter, Mixing bowl, Spatula, Sharp knife
Allergen Information
Contains gluten (bread) and dairy (cream cheese, mayonnaise). May contain eggs (mayonnaise). For allergy concerns, use gluten-free bread, egg-free mayonnaise, or vegan alternatives.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 110 per sandwich, Total Fat: 5 g, Carbohydrates: 13 g, Protein: 3 g
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Save to Pinterest Enjoy these colorful star sandwiches as a festive snack or a delightful addition to any party platter.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of bread works best?
Whole wheat or white sandwich bread slices with a soft, even texture are ideal for easy cutting and layering.
- → Can I substitute cream cheese?
Yes, try hummus or a vegan spread as dairy-free alternatives that maintain creamy consistency.
- → How to keep the sandwiches fresh?
Cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving to maintain texture and flavor.
- → What tools are needed for shaping?
A star-shaped cookie cutter is essential to create the distinctive sandwich shapes.
- → How to make it more colorful?
Add other vegetables like radishes or sweet corn to the filling for added vibrancy.
