Teddy Bear Sandwiches

 

3/4

pound unsliced bologna, 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 leaf lettuce leaves

1

pitted ripe olive, cut in half

1

piece red bell pepper

• 1 Mix bologna, cheese, relish and mayonnaise.
• 2 Line bottoms of large and small buns with lettuce. Spread with bologna mixture; add tops of buns. Cut 2 large buns in half. Cut 2 small buns in half.
• 3 Arrange whole large buns and bun halves for bear body and head on serving tray, as shown in photo. Add 4 small bun halves for ears and arms. Add 2 whole small buns for legs. Add olive halves for eyes and bell pepper for mouth. Arrange remaining sandwiches on separate platter to serve with bear.