Spooky Halloween Sandwich - Made with Rye bread for a dark color and mozzarella cheese, this Owl sandwich idea is fun and unique.
If you love make sandwiches for lunch, then here are more recipes to try - Mushroom Sandwich, Cucumber Sandwich, Chickpea Sandwich or Shrimp Sandwich.
As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs we earn a small commission from qualifying purchases through our affiliate link. For more information read our Non-Disclosure Agreement.
Halloween Sandwich
How fun is this grilled cheese sandwich? Adorably spooky for the kiddos. It's basically a grilled cheese but with Halloween twist. We used dark rye bread to give a spooky owl color and and white mozzarella for contrast. Unlike other grilled cheese recipes, these are cooked only on one side.
Why You'll like this?
1. Fun to make - This a fun Halloween project to make with the kids or make one and surprise them for school lunch.
2. No fancy materials needed - Unlike most Halloween recipes that need special materials, this sandwich is made with basic round cookie cutters.
3. Customizable with you favorite fillings - We have stopped with a basic bread and cheese. You can totally use your favorite bread, cheeses and fillings to make them your own.
4. Kid friendly - Your kids will totally fall in love with these.
What You'll Need?
- Bread: We used Rye due to the almost black color like an owl. If you cannot find Rye then use any dark colored bread.
- Cheese: Choose a contrasting white colored mozzarella cheese. You might want to stay away from yellowish cheese like cheddar / American.
- Filling: We didn't use any.
What size cookie cutter I'll need?
We will need three round cookie cutters of different sizes, that are proportionate to the size of bread that you use.
We have used 2 ½-inch, 1 ¼-inch and ¾-inch (If you notice, I've used a pastry tip for the smallest size. So, use whatever you can find around the home).
HOW TO MAKE?
This recipe might look complicated, but we have included detailed step-by-step photos for you to follow along.
- Place cheese - Place 2 slices of mozzarella on one slice (we are going with double slice, since it gives a more prominent whitish color. Cut cheese to fit.
- Make eyes - Using the largest cutter, cut one circle (off-centered) from the bread slice with no cheese. Using the same cutter, cut another overlapping circle to get piece-1 and piece-2. Place the bread slice over the cheese.
- Cut nose and wings - Using the middle cookie cutter, cut one circle (off-centered like this) from each piece_1 and piece_2 and place over the cheese. Using the largest cutter, cut one piece (to get three pieces) from piece_1, to make the nose and wings.
- Make pupil of the eye - Fold the remaining cheese slice in half. Using the smallest cutter, cut 2 circles and place over eyes. Place two slice of olives for pupil.
- Finish construction - Place nose in between the eyes (you might have to snug it in). Cut two small pieces of cheese and place on either side of the face (this will work as a glue to hold the wing in place. So, let this piece be smaller than the wings). Place two wings over the cheese and secure with toothpicks ( I broke one toothpick in half and used to secure each wing). We will remove the toothpicks before serving.
- Cook - Add some butter into a medium non-stick pan and place over medium heat. Hold the sandwich on both sides and gently place in the hot pan, cover with a lid and cook for about 3 minutes, until cheese begins to melt. (The sandwich will be cooked only on one side for the looks).
More Halloween Recipe Ideas for Kids
- Mummy Cookies
- Edible Broomstick
- Skull Chips & Bloody Salsa
- Easy Halloween Witches
- Owl Sandwiches
- Bone Cookies
Follow me on INSTAGRAM, TIK TOK, FACEBOOK or PINTEREST for more delicious recipes.
Owl Halloween Sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 slices Rye bread (or any dark colored bread)
- 3 slices mozzarella cheese
- 2 slices olive
- 1 teaspoon butter, for cooking
Materials required
- 3 circle cookie cutters ( 2 ½-inch, 1 ¼-inch, ¾-inch)
Instructions
- (Use the pictures above as a guide)Place cheese - Place 2 slices of mozzarella on one slice (we are going with double slice, since it gives a more prominent whitish color. Cut cheese to fit.Make eyes - Using the largest cutter, cut one circle (off-centered) from the bread slice with no cheese. Using the same cutter, cut another overlapping circle to get piece-1 and piece-2. Place the bread slice over the cheese. Cut nose and wings - Using the middle cookie cutter, cut one circle (off-centered like this) from each piece-1 and piece-2 and place over the cheese. Using the largest cutter, cut one piece (to get three pieces) from piece_1, to make the nose and wings.Make pupil of the eye - Fold the remaining cheese slice in half. Using the smallest cutter, cut 2 circles and place over eyes. Place two slice of olives for pupil.Finish construction - Place nose in between the eyes (you might have to snug it in). Cut two small pieces of cheese and place on either side of the face (this will work as a glue to hold the wing in place. So, let this piece be smaller than the wings). Place two wings over the cheese and secure with toothpicks ( I broke one toothpick in half and used to secure each wing). We will remove the toothpicks before serving.Cook - Add some butter into a medium non-stick pan and place over medium heat. Hold the sandwich on both sides and gently place in the hot pan, cover with a lid and cook for about 3 minutes, until cheese begins to melt. (The sandwich will be cooked only on one side for the looks). Make sure that the heat is low enough so that the sandwich does not burn in the bottom. Remove both toothpicks before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third party calculations, should be considered estimates and not be construed as a guarantee. Varying factors such as product types, brands purchased, produce, the way ingredients are processed and more change the nutritional information in any recipe.
Did you make this recipe? I’d love your feedback! Please let me know by leaving a comment or review below or snap a photo and share on Instagram.
Some of the links above are affiliate links, which pay me a small commission for my referral at no extra cost to you! I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Thank you for supporting kitchenathoskins.com
All contents and images are my original work, unless and otherwise mentioned. Please do not use my recipes or images without linking back to www.kitchenathoskins.com. If you wish to republish a recipe, please rewrite in your own words and don’t forget to include a link back to the original recipe.
Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats
These are SO cute Maria!! I am loving all of your Halloween themed recipes! So creative. Your kids must get so excited to eat their lunch every day! Have a great weekend! Xoxo
Maria Doss
Thank you so much Kelly, you are very sweet:) You have an amazing weekend as well.
Deepika|TheLoveOfCakes
These are such adorable sandwiches Maria!! So creative !! You are a genius!It's official now ;). And the best thing about these sandwiches is that no bread is wasted in making those cute owls..You have utilized it to the last bit! Brilliance!
Maria Doss
You are super kind Deepika:) Thank you so very much dear.
Nicole
This is so adorable!!! Well done!
Maria Doss
Thank you so much:)
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
Maria, you are the master of adorable food! These sandwiches are too cute to eat! Although I'd find a way since I love grilled cheese 🙂
Katherine | Love In My Oven
This is sooo adorable. My 3-year old would quite literally eat this up!! Thanks for breaking down all of the steps. Can't wait to try it!