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    Halloween Sandwich

    Published: Sep 15, 2023 · Modified: Oct 25, 2024 by Maria Doss · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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    Owl Halloween Sandwich is a spooky sandwich idea to impress your kids this Halloween season. No special tools needed. Recipe includes step-by-step photos!

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    4 owl shaped grilled cheese sandwich placed on a black board.

     This Halloween sandwich is a spooky twist to grilled cheese that your kids will love! If you are looking for more creative Halloween recipes, then try our Halloween pizza or Halloween bone cookies.

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    Why you'll love this?

    • Fun to make with kids, like the Halloween chips or surprise them for lunch!
    • No fancy materials are needed. All you need is a few basic kitchen tools, eliminating the necessity for any additional purchases.
    • Make it your own. Use this Halloween sandwich recipe as a guide, and use your favorite fillings, cheese, or bread.

    Ingredients

    Scroll down to the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and amounts.

    ingredients needed.
    • Bread: I used dark rye bread for the dark color. Feel free to use any dark colored bread like whole wheat or whole grain.
    • Cheese: Use sliced mozzarella for a good contrast in color. Yellow colored cheeses like cheddar or American might not look great.
    • Olives - Pre sliced canned olives for the eyes.

    Tools

    tools needed.
    • Round cutters - You will need three round cutters of different sizes. I used 2 ½-inch, 1 ¼-inch and ¾-inch. I used cookie cutters and the back of pastry tips.
    • Toothpicks - Just one toothpick broken in half to help the wings stay in place when cooking.

    How to make?

    You can find full printable recipe below, but here is a quick overview of the procedure along with step-by-step photos.

    2 photo collage of a hand punching out a circle from a slice of bread using a cookie cutter.
    2 photo collage of a hand punching out a circle from a slice of bread using a cookie cutter.

    1 to 4. Place one slice of rye bread on a cutting board, and using the 2 ½ inch cutter, cut out two overlapping circles to create the owl face.

    Tip: You will be left with one full circle and one crescent shape.

    2 photo collage of a hand punching out shapes from a slice of bread.
    2 photo collage of a hand punching out shapes from a slice of bread.

    5. Cut two smaller circles for eyes from the two large overlapping circles.

    6. Cut two wing shapes from the crescent shape.

    7 & 8. Using the 2 ½ inch cutter, cut a nose from the large full circle.

    punched out bread pieces placed on a wooden board.

    9. Cut two round eyes from a sliced mozzarella from the ¾-inch cutter, like in Halloween pop tarts.

    2 photo collage of assembling a grilled cheese sandwich.
    2 photo collage of assembling a grilled cheese Halloween sandwich.

    Assemble Halloween sandwich

    10. Place double layer of cheese on one slice of rye bread (cut to fit the bread).

    11. Place the cut face on top.

    12. Place the nose in the centre.

    13. Place two eyes on either side of the nose.

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    2 photo collage of assembling a grilled cheese Halloween sandwich.
    2 photo collage of assembling a grilled cheese Halloween sandwich.

    14 & 15. Place the mozzarella circles on top of the eyes and then top with a sliced olive to make pupils.

    16. Wings - Place a tiny piece of cheese on either side of the face and place the wings on top.

    Tip: The wings will adhere to the face when the cheese melts upon cooking.

    17. Break one toothpick in half and insert on each wing, pressing into the sandwich. This helps the wings hold in place and easier to transfer to the pan. Remove the toothpick before serving.

    a covered pan with one grilled cheese cooking on a stove.

    a flat spatula lifting a cooked halloween sandwich from a pan.

    18 & 19. Cook Halloween sandwich - Preheat a skillet over medium heat. When moderately hot, add ½ tablespoon of butter and carefully transfer the assembled Halloween sandwich holding both sides into the skillet. Cover skillet with a lid and cook until cheese melts.

    Pro tip: Adjust heat between medium and low to ensure the bottom does not burn.

    Helpful tips

    • Bread - I like to use dark rye bread slices for the color and shape.
    • Cheese - Use a white colored cheese such as mozzarella, Monterey jack or Swiss cheese for the best look.
    • Cook only one side - Unlike regular grilled cheese sandwiches that are cooked on both sides, this Halloween sandwich is cooked only on one side to maintain the look.
    2 owl shaped sandwiches placed on a black plate.

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    two sandwiches in the shape of owls on a black board.

    Halloween Sandwich

    Owl Halloween Sandwich is a spooky sandwich idea to impress your kids this Halloween season. No special tools needed!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 3 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 sandwich
    Calories: 347kcal
    Author: Maria Doss

    Equipment

    • Round cookie cutter
    • 6-B star tip
    • 2-A round tip
    • Toothpicks

    Ingredients

    • 2 slices Dark Rye bread or any dark colored bread
    • 3 slices mozzarella cheese
    • 2 sliced olives
    • 1 teaspoon butter, for cooking
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    Instructions

    • Place one slice of rye bread on a cutting board, and using the 2 ½ inch cutter, cut out two overlapping circles to create the owl face.
      Tip: You will be left with one full circle and one crescent shape.
    • Cut two smaller circles for eyes from the two large overlapping circles.
    • Cut two wing shapes from the crescent shape
    • Using the 2 ½ inch cutter, cut a nose from the large full circle.
    • Cut two rounds for eyes from a sliced mozzarella, using the ¾-inch cutter.

    Assemble sandwich

    • Place double layer of cheese on one slice of rye bread (cut to fit the bread). Place the cut face on top.
    • Place the nose in the centre and then two eyes on either side of the nose.
    • Place the mozzarella circles on top of the eyes and then top with a sliced olive to make pupils.
    • Wings - Place a tiny piece of cheese on either side of the face and place the wings on top.
      Tip: The wings will adhere to the face when the cheese melts upon cooking.
    • Break one toothpick in half and insert on each wing, pressing into the sandwich. This helps the wings hold in place and easier to transfer to the pan. Remove the toothpick before serving.

    Cook sandwich

    • Preheat a skillet over medium heat. When moderately hot, add butter and carefully transfer the assembled Halloween sandwich holding both sides into the skillet.
    • Cover skillet with a lid and cook until cheese melts.
      Pro tip: Adjust heat between medium and low to ensure the bottom does not burn.
      Remove the toothpicks and serve hot!

    Notes

    Bread - I like to use dark rye bread slices for the color and shape.
    Cheese - Use a white colored cheese such as mozzarella, Monterey jack or Swiss cheese for the best look.
    Cook only one side - Unlike regular grilled cheese sandwiches that are cooked on both sides, this Halloween sandwich is cooked only on one side to maintain the look.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 784mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 689IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 466mg | Iron: 2mg

    Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.

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    1. Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats

      September 16, 2017 at 1:43 pm

      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

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        September 16, 2017 at 3:51 pm

        Thank you so much Kelly, you are very sweet:) You have an amazing weekend as well.

        Reply
    2. Deepika|TheLoveOfCakes

      September 17, 2017 at 7:04 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        September 18, 2017 at 4:51 am

        You are super kind Deepika:) Thank you so very much dear.

        Reply
    3. Nicole

      September 17, 2017 at 9:35 pm

      This is so adorable!!! Well done!

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        September 18, 2017 at 4:51 am

        Thank you so much:)

        Reply
    4. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen

      September 18, 2017 at 3:18 pm

      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 🙂

      Reply
    5. Katherine | Love In My Oven

      September 18, 2017 at 9:29 pm

      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!

      Reply
    6. Elizabeth@pineconesandacorns

      September 17, 2023 at 12:13 am

      This is so cute! I might have to make one for myself!

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        September 18, 2023 at 4:17 am

        Thanks hun - Maria ♡

        Reply
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