Creating Jack-o-Lantern Sandwich Bites is straightforward and fun. Follow these steps to make your festive treats:

1. Prepare Bread: Start by cutting the bread into circles using a round cookie cutter or glass. You can also leave the bread slices whole for traditional sandwiches.

2. Make Filling: In a bowl, mix cream cheese (or hummus) with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Ensure it’s well-combined and spreadable.

3. Spread the Filling: Generously spread the cream cheese mixture on one side of each bread round.

4. Add Fillings: Layer shredded carrots, cucumber slices, and bell pepper pieces on half of the bread rounds.

5. Create Jack-o-Lantern Faces:
– Use olives for eyes and mouths. Place them strategically on the carrot layer to create faces.
– Combine different vegetable pieces to create various expressions on each Jack-o-Lantern.

6. Top with Another Slice: Place the other bread round on top, cream cheese-side down, pressing gently to secure the fillings.

7. Cut into Bites: Optionally, you can cut each sandwich into quarters or halves for easier consumption.

8. Garnish: Add green leaves around the sandwich bites for an appealing display.