Having a teddy bear party or picnic? These kid ~ friendly sandwiches are a “bear” necessity!


1 1/2 pound unsliced bologna, finely chopped { 6 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 or white sandwich buns { 4 1/2 inches round }
12 small wheat  or white buns { 3 inches round }
20 small leaf lettuce leaves
1 pitted ripe olive, cut in half
1 piece red bell pepper
Mix bologna, cheese, relish and mayonnaise. 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.
Arrange whole large buns and bun halves for bear body and head on serving tray, as shown in photo. Add 4 small buns 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. Makes 16 sandwiches.
Tuna works good too.