MU Caterpillar Sandwich - A monster of a sandwich to keep the kids entertained

If you're a regular follower of my blog, you'll know that I love making fun food for the kids. The Madhouse Mouse Pizza and Tortoise Pittas are now legendary ! I therefore absolutely LOVE this caterpillar sandwich idea and I think it would be brilliant for kids' birthday parties or summer picnics.

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Funky, family cheese brand MU has introduced a fun new way to get kids involved in preparing their own meals with new MU Patz.

MU Patz are round cheese slices made from 100% cheddar and are perfect if your little ones want to get involved in the kitchen or just fancy a delicious snack. Ideal for decorating pizzas and sandwiches, placing over hot pasta or topping mini jackets potatoes.

MU Patz are a good source of calcium and protein, 20g of MU cheese is the equivalent to one glass of milk*. And what's more, they're completely natural - each tasty disc is 100% MU medium cheddar, with no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives added. Whether you're looking to chase away rainy days or find activities to fill the time, get the kids together in the kitchen and have a go at these delicious and fun to make recipes:

MU Caterpillar Sandwich

A monster of a sandwich to keep the kids entertained

Makes 1 

Ingredients

1 loaf of brown bread

1 apple

2 olives (eyes)

½ cucumber (feet)

½ vanilla pod (for the ears)

MU Patz

Egg mayonnaise/Ham

Lettuce leaf for the caterpillar to eat

Method

1. Make sandwiches from the egg mayonnaise and layer with a MU Patz slice (your favourite fillings can also be used other than egg mayonaise)

2. Cut them out with a round cutter (this will make the body of the caterpillar)

3. Cut the cucumber into ¼ slices (this will make the legs)

4. Cut the apple in half from top to bottom and decorate with a smiley face using vanilla pods, olives and red pepper

5. Arrange the cut sandwiches on a plate and then place the cucumber legs at the base of each sandwich

6. Finish with the face and a garnish of lettuce

Ideal for a picnic or party

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 Simple Mu Ham and Pineapple Tortilla Pizza

1 tortilla wrap

Mu Patz

2 slices ham, chopped

1 round piece of pineapple, chopped

Method  

Decorate with MU Patz

Scatter the toppings over the tortilla 

Transfer to a baking tray and bake in an oven preheated to 180C for 5-10 minutes, until the cheese has melted.

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MU launched last year to inject some much-needed excitement into the cheese aisle and is already making MU-ves in becoming a brand loved by the whole family with its distinctive cow-splat packaging and delicious range. MU PATZ join the existing line up of MU's Mild Cheddar, Medium Cheddar, Mature Cheddar and Lighter Mature Cheddar.

MU Patz can be found in packs of 16 slices and are available in Tesco from 6th August so be sure to stock up and keep little tums happy and hands busy.

For more great recipes ideas and fun games and competitions visit  www.mucheese.com or www.facebook.com/mu.cheese.

SPECIAL OFFER:  All packs of MU Cheddar will be available in Tesco for £2.00 from 18th July - 22nd August  MU Patz will be available in Tesco from 6th August at the introductory price of £1.00 

Available exclusively from Tesco, each cheese comes in a fun "cow splat" resealable pack to help keep all the goodness and taste safely locked up.

MU Sticks are available in packs of four for £1.25

MU Patz are available in a pack of 16 slices for £1.30

MU Cheeses are available in blocks of 350g priced from £3.30

MU Mature Slices are available in packs of 10 slices (250g) with an RRP of £2.60

MU Mature Grated is available in packs of 350g at an RRP of £3.50

Other blogposts you may be interested in :

MU Mature Cheddar review

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McCain Ready-Baked Jackets review