Halloween Coffin Sandwiches
These inventive sandwiches shaped like coffins are perfect for any Halloween party, easy to make and delicious to eat.
Ingredients
For the sandwiches
- 2 loaves 20-ounce loaves white sandwich bread, crusts removed Use fresh bread for best results.
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise Can be substituted with hummus for a vegan option.
- 12 slices deli ham
- 12 slices cheddar cheese Use different cheese types for variations.
- 12 slices Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves Provides vitamins A and C.
- 24 pieces Halloween-themed food picks For decoration.
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut off the crusts of the loaves of bread. Use a coffin-shaped cookie cutter to create 24 coffin shapes from the bread.
- Take half of the coffin-shaped bread pieces and spread a layer of mayonnaise on one side of each piece.
- On each mayo-spread coffin shape, layer a small handful of fresh spinach leaves, a slice of deli ham, and a slice of cheddar cheese.
- Place another plain coffin-shaped bread piece on top to create a sandwich.
- For the remaining sandwiches, repeat the same steps but with Monterey Jack cheese instead of cheddar.
- Press down gently on each completed sandwich to help them hold together. Insert a Halloween-themed food pick into the center of each sandwich.
- Arrange the coffin sandwiches on a platter and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Best to serve the sandwiches within 1-2 days of preparation. Keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.