Save to Pinterest Festive and fun sandwiches filled with colorful vegetables and creamy cheese, cut into star shapes> perfect for parties or kids snacks.
I remember making these star-shaped sandwiches for my niece's birthday party and everyone enjoyed the vibrant colors and creamy filling.
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 to Pinterest This recipe always brings a smile to our family gatherings and gets the kids excited to eat vegetables.
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 to Pinterest These star-shaped sandwiches are a delightful treat that’s both visually appealing and tasty.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of bread works best for these star sandwiches?
Soft sandwich bread such as whole wheat or white bread is ideal as it cuts cleanly and holds the filling well without crumbling.
- → Can I substitute the cream cheese in the filling?
Yes, you can use hummus or a vegan spread to make a dairy-free version while keeping the creamy texture.
- → How do I make the star shapes neatly?
Use a sharp star-shaped cookie cutter and press firmly through the bread slices for clean edges and uniform shapes.
- → What other vegetables can be added to the filling?
Feel free to add finely diced radishes, sweet corn, or green onions for extra color and flavor variety.
- → How should the sandwiches be stored if not served immediately?
Cover tightly and refrigerate for up to two hours to keep them fresh and prevent the bread from drying out.
- → Are these sandwiches suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, the ingredients are vegetarian-friendly, including cream cheese, vegetables, and herbs.