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Sandwich Bear

Sandwich Bear
I created this fun sandwich for a picnic-style meal at a teddy bear theme baby shower. The cheerful, chubby bear is formed using a round bread and rolls filled with meats, cheese and a seasoned spread. When the guest of honor mentioned plans for a teddy theme in her nursery, I latched on to the idea for a gathering. -Susan Schuller, Brainerd, Minnesota
16 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 20 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 round loaf (1 to 1-1/2 pounds and 10 inches) unsliced bread
  • 6 unsliced rolls (one 5 inches and five 3-1/2 inches)
  • Leaf lettuce, optional
  • 3/4 pound thinly sliced deli ham
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 3/4 pound thinly sliced deli turkey
  • 2 large pitted ripe olives

Directions

  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Stir in
  • the mayonnaise, mustard and onions. Slice bread and rolls one-third
  • from the bottom of each. Carefully hollow out tops of bread and
  • rolls, leaving a 1/2-in. shell.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture on cut sides; top with lettuce if
  • desired. Fill loaf with ham and half of the cheddar cheese. Fill the
  • rolls with turkey and remaining cheese. Replace all tops.
  • To assemble bear, place loaf on a large board. Place 5-in. roll on
  • top for head and four small rolls for paws. Cut the remaining small
  • roll in half for ears. Use one olive for nose. Cut remaining olive
  • in half; secure with toothpicks for eyes. Cover and refrigerate for
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Directions (continued)

  • up to 2 hours. Yield: 16 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 351 calories, 22 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 56 mg cholesterol, 964 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 14 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013