Spooky Sandwiches with Red Crosses
Delightful and creative sandwiches perfect for Halloween parties, featuring a spooky presentation with red cross designs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 sandwiches
- Category: Party Food
- Method: Cold and Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian (with adjustments)
Ingredients
- 12 slices whole wheat or white bread
- 1 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 lb deli meats (turkey, ham, or roast beef)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar)
- Lettuce leaves
- 1 cucumber, sliced (optional)
- Cooking spray or olive oil (for grilling, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the spreads by mixing mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt) with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the sandwiches with six slices of bread, spreading the creamy mixture on each slice.
- Add layers of deli meats on top of the spread.
- Place a handful of shredded cheese on the meats followed by lettuce and optional cucumber slices.
- Top the sandwiches with the remaining slices of bread.
- Cut each sandwich into quarters and use ketchup to draw red crosses on top.
- Optional: Grill the sandwiches in a skillet with cooking spray or olive oil until golden brown.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, swap deli meats for grilled vegetables.