Kids' Turkey And Cream Cheese Spread Bento Box

Name: Kids' Turkey And Cream Cheese Spread Bento Box
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cream Cheese Penguins:; 10 round carrot slices, 1/4-inch thick; 10 jumbo pitted black olives; 10 small pitted black olives; 1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 10 toothpicks; Party Vegetable Sandwich Spread:; 2 tablespoons shredded carrot; 2 teaspoons minced onion; 2 teaspoons chopped pimento peppers; 2 teaspoons chopped celery; 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 3/4 teaspoon mayonnaise; 1 pinch salt; 1 green apple, sliced; 1 red apple, sliced; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 carrot, sliced into rounds; 6 thin slices cucumber, sliced lengthwise into wide ribbons; 6 slices tomato, cut in half; 6 toothpicks; 8 round crackers; 1/2 cup grapes, divided; 8 slices deli turkey breast

Servings: persons

Cream Cheese Penguins:
10 round carrot slices, 1/4-inch thick
10 jumbo pitted black olives
10 small pitted black olives
1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
10 toothpicks
Party Vegetable Sandwich Spread:
2 tablespoons shredded carrot
2 teaspoons minced onion
2 teaspoons chopped pimento peppers
2 teaspoons chopped celery
2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon mayonnaise
1 pinch salt
1 green apple, sliced
1 red apple, sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 carrot, sliced into rounds
6 thin slices cucumber, sliced lengthwise into wide ribbons
6 slices tomato, cut in half
6 toothpicks
8 round crackers
1/2 cup grapes, divided
8 slices deli turkey breast

1
Cut a slit from top to bottom into the side of each jumbo olive. Ease the olive open slightly to insert about 1 teaspoon of cream cheese, forming a penguin belly.
2
Cut a small triangle-shaped notch out of 9 carrot rounds to form feet; press 1 triangular piece (trimming if necessary) into each small olive to create the beak.
3
Thread each jumbo olive onto a toothpick lengthwise through the existing holes. Anchor the toothpick onto a carrot slice (line belly up with feet); set a small olive on top (beak facing forward). Place penguins on a plate; refrigerate until assembly.
4
Combine shredded carrot, onion, pimento peppers, and celery in a bowl. Mix 2 tablespoons softened cream cheese, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, mayonnaise, and salt in a separate bowl; beat until fluffy. Fold carrot mixture into cream cheese; mix well. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before use.
5
Toss green apple slices, red apple slices, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice together in a bowl.
6
Cut carrot rounds into decorative shapes using vegetable cutters. Wrap in a wet paper towel and place in a plastic bag; refrigerate until assembly.
7
Pat cucumber slices dry. Place 1 half-slice tomato at the end of a cucumber slice; roll up together and secure with a toothpick.
8
Arrange 1/2 the carrot shapes in a bento box. Place 1/2 the sandwich spread in a small silicone baking cup; place 4 crackers in another cup. Arrange 1/2 the green apple slices, red apple slices, and grapes. Add 5 cream cheese penguins, 4 turkey slices, and 3 cucumber-tomato rolls. Use remaining ingredients to create a second bento box. Refrigerate until ready to eat.

372

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cream Cheese Penguins:, 10 round carrot slices, 1/4-inch thick, 10 jumbo pitted black olives, 10 small pitted black olives, and more.

Yes, Kids' Turkey And Cream Cheese Spread Bento Box falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!