Best 3 Cute Caterpillar Sandwich Recipes

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CUTE CATERPILLAR SANDWICH



Cute Caterpillar Sandwich image

Packed with a favorite sandwich filling, the French bread loaf is coated with cream cheese, then decorated with green pepper and carrot trims. Just cut this big sandwich into slices and let kids get their finger gooey in the colorful frosting as they nibble away.-Iola Egle, Bella Vista, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 loaf (1 pound) French bread
4 cups chicken, ham or tuna salad
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
Yellow liquid or paste food coloring
2 ripe olive slices
3 pimiento strips
1 medium green pepper, sliced into rings
2 medium carrots, shredded

Steps:

  • Cut the top fourth off the loaf of bread. Carefully hollow out top and bottom of loaf, leaving a 1/2-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use). Fill shell with salad mixture. Replace bread top. Combine cream cheese and food coloring; spread over top and sides of loaf. Place olives at one end for caterpillar's eyes. Arrange pimiento strips to form a mouth. Cut one pepper ring into two 3-in. pieces; insert above eyes for antennae. Cut each remaining pepper ring in one place; place over loaf a few inches apart, trimming ends if necessary. Sprinkle carrots next to the rings. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

CATERPILLAR CAKE



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This is a great cake to do after a unit on bugs, wildlife, etc. Have the kids help decorate it! Use licorice whips for antennas, or gumdrops. Spread icing around caterpillar and sprinkle green tinted coconut for grass. Use any flavor cake mix or any Bundt cake recipe.

Provided by Heather Walker

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Bundt Cake

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (16 ounce) package vanilla or colored frosting
½ cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Prepare cake according to package instructions and bake in a Bundt pan. Cool and invert onto cutting board.
  • Cut a piece of cardboard large enough to accommodate two Bundt pans. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Carefully cut the cake in half and place on cardboard in an "S" shape.
  • Decorate with colored icing, candies, etc.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.6 calories, Carbohydrate 60.7 g, Cholesterol 0.9 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 355.3 mg, Sugar 43.2 g

CATERPILLAR SANDWICHES



Caterpillar Sandwiches image

These squiggly little sandwiches are almost too cute to eat, but budding entomologists gobble them up with enthusiasm! They look great on small rectangular plates and kids just love them. This is a great recipe for kids of all ages to help prepare. They take about 20 minutes to assemble....and minutes to devour.

Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium green peppers or 1 medium yellow sweet pepper
6 spinach tortillas (7-8 inches)
3/4 cup peanut butter or 3/4 cup cream cheese
1/3 cup grape jelly or 1/3 cup strawberry jelly
6 cherry tomatoes
cheddar cheese, cut into matchstick pieces

Steps:

  • Use a vegetable peeler to peel carrots, Use a sharp knife to cut carrot crosswise into fourths. Cut 1-inch matchstick pieces of carrot or pepper (you should have 48 sticks).
  • Use a table knife to spread each tortilla with 2 tablespoons of the peanut butter or cream cheese and about 1 tablespoon of the jelly. Roll up tortillas to form spirals; press lightly to seal.
  • Put the rolled tortillas on a cutting board. Cut each tortilla crosswise into five pieces.
  • On each of the six plates, arrange five tortillas pieces side to side, in a wavy line, with cut side down to resemble a caterpillar. To make a caterpillar head put a tomato at the end and insert pieces of cheddar cheese in tomato for antennae. To make legs, arrange four carrot sticks on each side of caterpillar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.5, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 3.3, Sodium 161.5, Carbohydrate 21, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 13.4, Protein 8.4

### Tips - To make your caterpillar sandwich even cuter, use cookie cutters to cut out shapes from the bread. - You can also use different types of fillings to create different designs. For example, you could use ham and cheese, peanut butter and jelly, or even Nutella and bananas. - If you're making your caterpillar sandwich for a party, you can cut it into individual pieces and serve it on a platter. - You can also use different types of bread to create different looks. For example, you could use white bread, whole wheat bread, or even rye bread. - If you're using a spread that is thin, you may want to spread it on the bread before you cut out the shapes. This will help to prevent the spread from tearing the bread. ### Conclusion Caterpillar sandwiches are a fun and easy way to make a healthy and delicious snack or meal. They're perfect for kids and adults alike, and they can be customized to fit any taste. So next time you're looking for a creative and fun way to serve a meal, give caterpillar sandwiches a try!

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