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Sandwich Bear

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

In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Stir

Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 13, 2008

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Sandwich Bear cont.

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 up to 2 hours.

Yield: 16 servings.