Bugwiches

Turn mealtime into a playful adventure with these irresistibly cute and tasty Bugwiches! Perfect for kids and themed gatherings, this unique recipe transforms classic sliders into whimsical bug-inspired creations. Featuring mini burger buns filled with juicy cooked patties, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato slices, and gooey cheese, each sandwich is topped with "eyes" made from olives and "legs" and "antennae" crafted from crunchy pretzel sticks. With just 15 minutes of prep time and endless customizable filling options—beef, chicken, or vegetarian—these quirky yet satisfying sliders are a crowd-pleaser for all ages. Serve these edible critters at parties, picnics, or family dinners for a fun twist that’s sure to spark smiles and conversation.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 pieces Mini burger buns or slider buns
• 6 pieces Lettuce leaves
• 6 pieces Tomato slices
• 6 pieces Cheese slices
• 6 pieces Cooked meat patties (beef, chicken, or vegetarian)
• 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons Ketchup
• 6 pieces Olives (pitted, for eyes)
• 18 pieces Pretzel sticks (for antennae and legs)

Directions

Step 1

Toast the mini burger buns lightly if desired.

Step 2

Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun, and spread ketchup on the top half.

Step 3

Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of the bun, followed by a cooked meat patty.

Step 4

Add a slice of tomato and a slice of cheese on top of the meat patty.

Step 5

Close the sandwich with the top bun.

Step 6

To create the 'bug eyes,' cut 6 olives in half and attach them to the top of the buns using a small dab of mayonnaise or a pretzel stick as support.

Step 7

Insert pretzel sticks into the sides of each sandwich as legs. Use 3 pretzel sticks on each side for a total of 6 legs per bug sandwich.

Step 8

Insert two pretzel sticks into the top of the bun near the 'eyes' to resemble antennae.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your adorable, edible Bugwiches!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1374.9 grams (1374.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3485

Total Fat 222.00g	285%
Saturated Fat 85.20g	426%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 639mg	213%
Sodium 5868mg	255%
Total Carbohydrate 195.30g	71%
Dietary Fiber 11.50g	41%
Total Sugars 32.90g
Protein 187.60g	375%

Vitamin D 156IU	780%
Calcium 1649mg	127%
Iron 27mg	148%
Potassium 2591mg	55%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.6%

Protein: 21.3%

Carbs: 22.1%