Teddy Bear’s Picnic Sandwich
Makes 20 sandwiches

Prep Time: 20 min.
Start to Finish: 20 min.

Ingredients

• 3/4 - pound unsliced ham, finely chopped (3 cups)
• 6 - ounces American cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes (1-1/2 cups)
• 1/3 - cup sweet pickle relish
• 1/3 - cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
• 4 - large honey-wheat steak or sandwich buns (4-1/2 inches each), split
• 16 - small wheat turkey buns* (3 inches each), split
• 20 - small iceberg lettuce leaves
• 1 - pitted ripe olive, cut in half
• 1 - piece red bell pepper

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, add ham, cheese, relish and mayonnaise and mix.
2. Line bottoms of large and small buns with lettuce.
3. Spread with ham mixture; add tops of buns.
4. Cut 2 large buns in half.
5. Cut 2 small buns in half.
6. Arrange whole large buns and bun halves for bear body and head on serving tray, as shown in photo.
7. Add 4 small bun halves for ears and arms.
8. Add 2 whole small buns for legs.
9. Add olive halves for eyes and bell pepper for mouth.
10. Arrange remaining sandwiches on separate platter to serve with bear.

* Turkey buns are sometimes called silver dollar buns. They make a perfect match for small hands.