Save 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 hit at our family gatherings especially because of its fun shape and healthy ingredients
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
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
Save My kids love helping me cut the stars and arranging the sandwiches on the platter which becomes a special family activity
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 (per sandwich)
Calories 110 Total Fat 5 g Carbohydrates 13 g Protein 3 g
Save These star-shaped sandwiches bring joy and flavor to any snack table making them a perfect choice for gatherings
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of bread works best for these star sandwiches?
Soft sandwich bread such as whole wheat or white bread works best to hold the filling and maintain the star shape.
- → Can I substitute the cream cheese filling?
Yes, hummus or vegan spreads can replace cream cheese for dairy-free options without compromising flavor.
- → How can I make this an allergy-friendly snack?
Use gluten-free bread and egg-free mayonnaise or vegan alternatives to accommodate gluten or egg allergies.
- → What tools are needed to prepare these star sandwiches?
A star-shaped cookie cutter, mixing bowl, spatula, and sharp knife are essential for shaping and assembling the sandwiches.
- → Can I prepare these sandwiches ahead of time?
Yes, they can be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 hours without losing freshness or shape.