Save Festive and fun sandwiches filled with colorful vegetables and creamy cheese, cut into star shapes& perfection for parties or kids snacks.
This recipe has quickly become a favorite at our family gatherings, bringing smiles and happy appetites.
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 Making these sandwiches brings my family together, sharing laughs and enjoying the colorful bites.
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, Total Fat: 5 g, Carbohydrates: 13 g, Protein: 3 g per sandwich
Save Enjoy this delightful snack that’s as beautiful as it is tasty.
Cooking Questions & Answers
- → What type of bread works best for star-shaped sandwiches?
Soft sandwich bread like whole wheat or white bread is ideal as it cuts cleanly with a star-shaped cutter without tearing.
- → Can I prepare the filling in advance?
Yes, the vegetable cream cheese filling can be mixed a few hours ahead and refrigerated to enhance flavors.
- → How can I make these suitable for dairy-free diets?
Replace cream cheese with hummus or a vegan spread to keep the filling creamy and flavorful without dairy.
- → What other vegetables can I use in the filling?
Feel free to add finely diced radishes, sweet corn, or other colorful vegetables for variety and crunch.
- → How should I store the sandwiches before serving?
Place the sandwiches in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 hours to keep them fresh and maintain shape.