Looking for an easy recipe to make for a Halloween party? Look no further! This recipe makes 24 cute bat sandwiches, which will delight any guest who sees them and tries them. Food that fits the theme is an important part of any Halloween party. You don't need to go over-the-top with spooky or elaborate foods. Simple dishes, like these bat sandwiches, will do the trick just fine.
You'll have to procure a bat cookie cutter for this recipe, unless you happen to be extremely skilled at cutting shapes out of sandwiches. Grab a few extras so your kids can give you a hand. Cutting sandwiches into bat shapes is an easy task for them, but they'll appreciate being included.
You can also make these sandwiches for a quick and easy Halloween dinner before trick-or-treating. It's important that your kids leave with full bellies, so they'll have enough energy to get as much candy as they can. By giving them a few of these bat sandwiches, they'll leave the house full and ready to go.
Any leftovers can easily be stored in the fridge for lunch the next day. Since these are sandwiches, they can be packed away in school or work lunches. Or, if it's a weekend, have your kids enjoy the rest of these sandwiches before diving into their Halloween candy. Make sure to bookmark this recipe so you can come back whenever Halloween comes around again!
Bat Sandwiches
Ingredients:
3 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 8-ounce container of chive and onion flavored cream cheese, softened
1 4-ounce jar of diced pimento, drained
24 whole wheat or pumpernickel bread slices
Directions:
1. Stir together first three ingredients.
2. Using a 3-4 inch bat cookie cutter, cut two bats from each slice of bread.
3. Spread about 2 tablespoons of filling over 24 bats. Top with remaining 24 bats.
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