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Fun Frog Sandwiches for Kids

Adorable and easy frog-shaped mini sandwich sliders made with ham, cheese, a pickle tongue, and olive eyes. Perfect for kid's parties and fun lunchboxes!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 sandwiches
Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American, Party Food
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Sandwich Base
  • 12 slider buns or sweet Hawaiian rolls
  • 12 slices deli ham or turkey/bologna
  • 6 slices white cheese provolone or swiss, cut in half
Frog Features
  • 12 slices long pickles sandwich stackers for the tongue
  • 24 green olives pimento stuffed, for eyes
  • 24 toothpicks to hold the eyes

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Toothpicks

Method
 

  1. Slice all slider buns in half. Optional: spread a thin layer of mayo or butter inside to prevent sogginess.
  2. Fold a slice of deli meat in half, and then in half again to create a ruffled look, and place it on the bottom bun.
  3. Place a half-slice of cheese on top of the folded meat, letting the corners hang slightly over the edge.
  4. Lay a long pickle slice over the cheese so that half of it hangs completely out the front of the bun to look like a tongue.
  5. Place the top bun over the fillings, leaving the front slightly propped open so the tongue is visible.
  6. Skewer each green olive onto a toothpick. Stick two toothpicks into the top of each bun to create the frog eyes.
  7. Serve immediately! Remind young children to remove the toothpicks before eating.

Notes

To make these in advance, prep all ingredients but wait to assemble until just before serving so the pickle juice doesn't make the bun soggy.