I love Christmas time. I love the foods, the gifts, and having all my friends and family around. But, most of all, I love getting my family into the Christmas spirit all month long. One way I like to get my daughter into the Christmas spirit is by sending her with these Christmas Buffet Sandwiches in her lunchbox.
These Christmas Tree Sandwiches make a great lunch idea, but they are also perfect to have made as appetizers while you are cooking your Christmas meal. In fact, I even put them out as appetizers for my Thanksgiving meal.
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💖 Why This Recipe Works
- Holiday Cheer in Every Bite: These sandwiches are shaped like Christmas trees, adding a festive and fun touch to your celebration.
- Effortless & Tasty: Made with simple ingredients like salami, cheese, and bread, they’re quick to assemble and delicious.
- Tailored to Taste: Feel free to change up the fillings and shapes to match different dietary needs or personal preferences.
🥚Christmas Buffet Sandwiches Ingredients
This is based on two trees so you can move up the amounts to make how many ever you would like the recipe to reflect.
- 6 pieces Salami
- 4 slices Cheese
- 6 slices of bread
- Condiment of choice
- Wood skewers
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🌈 Substitutions and Variations
- Veggie Twist: Swap salami for thinly sliced cucumber or bell peppers for a crunchy, fresh bite.
- Cheese Lovers: Try using cheddar, gouda, or even a spicy pepper jack for a flavor kick.
- Sweet Touch: Add a dollop of cranberry sauce or apple chutney between layers for a sweet contrast.
🔪 How To Make This Recipe
- Step 1: Break the wood skewer in half and set it aside. Cut out bread with a star cookie cutter.
- Step 2: Cut cheese with a star cookie cutter. Use a small star cookie cutter to cut out a small bread for each and a small cheese for each.
- Step 3: On one half of the skewer, layer bread, cheese, and salami, and repeat.
- Step 4: Now your Christmas buffet sandwiches are ready to serve. Enjoy!
Other Christmas Food Ideas
If you liked this cute Christmas food idea, check out some of our other cute food ideas for the Christmas season, below!
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out slices of bread and cheese.
- Layer the bread, cheese, and salami on a halved wooden skewer to form a Christmas tree shape.
- Top with a small star-shaped piece of cheese for decoration.
💭 FAQs
Yes! Assemble the sandwiches and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Just add the condiments right before serving to keep them fresh.
No worries! Use a knife to cut out star shapes or get creative with other festive shapes like trees or bells. It's all about making it fun
Absolutely! Swap salami for ham, turkey, or even a vegetarian option like hummus and veggies. The possibilities are endless!
Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. For longer storage, assemble the components separately and put them together just before serving
💖 Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite treats to serve alongside Christmas buffet sandwiches:
- Mini Cheese Balls: Creamy, bite-sized cheese balls rolled in festive herbs or nuts, perfect for spreading holiday cheer.
- Cranberry Brie Bites: Flaky pastry cups filled with melted brie and tangy cranberry sauce, offering a sweet and savory delight.
- Peppermint Brownie Bites: Rich chocolate brownies infused with peppermint, adding a sweet finish to your festive spread.
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