Snowman Sandwiches with Creamy Salmon Filling
These adorable Christmas Snowman Sandwiches are a festive and delicious addition to any holiday table. Made with soft white bread, a creamy salmon filling, and finely grated cheese, each sandwich is decorated with colorful vegetables and olives to create charming little snowmen that are as fun to serve as they are to eat.
Categories: SNACKS
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Ingredients
- 24 slices soft white sandwich bread
- 7 oz (200 g) canned salmon, drained and flaked
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 small carrot, finely grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups finely grated white cheese
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
- 1 small carrot, cut into small triangular noses
- 16 black olive slices or small olive pieces
- 8 fresh chive stems, cut into thin strips
- Fresh parsley leaves for garnish
Cooking Instructions
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Use a snowman-shaped cookie cutter to cut the white sandwich bread into complete snowman shapes, with a small round head and a larger body connected together. Cut two identical snowman shapes for each sandwich, making enough for eight sandwiches.
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Place the drained salmon in a mixing bowl and flake it with a fork. Add softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, grated carrot, parsley, dill, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
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Stir everything together until the filling is smooth, creamy, and evenly combined. Adjust the seasoning if needed. The mixture should be thick enough to spread without running over the edges.
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Spread a generous layer of salmon filling over half of the bread circles. Arrange one small filled sandwich and one large filled sandwich together to form the head and body of each snowman. Cover each with the matching bread circles.
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Spread a very thin layer of mayonnaise or cream cheese over the top of each sandwich. Cover generously with finely grated white cheese, gently pressing it onto the surface.
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Cut the red bell pepper into long, thin strips. Wrap one strip around the neck area of each snowman. Add two smaller strips to create the hanging ends of the scarf.
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Cut small triangular pieces from the carrot and place one on each head to create a nose. Use small black olive pieces for the eyes.
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Arrange three black olive slices vertically on each snowman's body to create buttons. Add thin chive pieces around the scarf to create decorative little bows.
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Arrange the finished snowmen on a large white serving platter. Garnish with fresh parsley leaves and a little chopped chive. Refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes before serving to help the sandwiches hold their shape.
Chef notes
Use soft, fresh sandwich bread for the best texture and easiest cutting. Drain the salmon thoroughly to prevent the filling from becoming watery. Keep the salmon mixture thick and creamy so it stays neatly inside the sandwiches. Cream cheese can be replaced with a combination of mayonnaise and softened butter for a slightly different texture. Fresh dill adds a lovely flavor to the salmon filling, but parsley or chives also work well. Prepare the sandwiches a few hours ahead and store them covered in the refrigerator. Add the decorative vegetables and olive details shortly before serving for the freshest appearance.
