Spooky Sandwich Ideas

Spooky Sandwich Ideas

Here are some simple and fun sandwich ideas to make your Halloween just a little spookier! 

Sliced Black & Green Olives make the best eyes and just a simple jagged cut in the bread will have your sandwich looking right back at you. 

Cookie Cutters are a super easy way to make sandwiches more exciting.  All you need are some fun Halloween shapes.  Fill your sandwiches with your favorite fillings and cut!  

Try doing this for a grilled cheese and see the smiles you get - ooey gooey cheese.... yum!

Decorating a piece of gluten-free toast has never been easier.  Some well placed strips of cheese melted on pizza sauce can yield either a yummy mummy or a spooky spider web.  Again, olives make great eyes and even spiders! Harness those artistic skills and spread some cream cheese on a piece of Artisan Baker toast in the shape of a ghost - add some eyes and Boo!

Wishing you all treats and no tricks!  Have a safe & fun Halloween!

Spooky Pizza Toast

Spooky Pizza Toast

Makes 4 servings

8 slices of Schar Artisan Baker White or Multigrain Bread

Sliced Black Olives

Gluten-free Pizza Sauce 

Mozzarella Cheese sliced into strips

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Lightly grease a cookie sheet and lay out 8 slices of bread on the pan

Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on each piece of bread

Layer cheese strips in an askew manner like the photo above

Place olives where eyes should go

Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted

Serve immediately

Double Layer Pumpkin Pie

Double Layer Pumpkin Pie

A rich, fluffy pie offering layers of delicious pumpkin, vanilla pudding, cream cheese and fall spices.

* 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
* 1 tablespoon half & half
* 1 tablespoon white sugar
* 1 1/2 cups cool whip 
* 1 Schar's Honey Graham Crackers 

* 2 tbsp melted butter

* 1 cup cold Half & Half

* 2 (3.5 ounce) packages gluten-free instant vanilla pudding mix

* 1 (15 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin puree

* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

* 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

* 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Optional - caramel sauce, toasted walnuts, extra whipped topping

Crush a box of Schar Honey Graham Crackers and mix with 2 tbsp of melted butter.  Press into a pie plate and bake for 10 minutes in a preheated 350 degree oven.

In a large bowl, whisk together cream cheese, 1 tablespoon of Half & Half, and sugar until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped topping, avoid over mixing! Spread into bottom of a prepared graham cracker crust. 

Refrigerate while preparing the next layer:

In a large bowl whisk pudding mix and 1 c. half and half until thickened, fold in pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. 

Gently spread over cream cheese layer.

Refrigerate 4 hours, or until set.

Drizzle lightly with caramel sauce, toasted walnuts and add a dollop of fresh whipped cream just prior to serving!

Ham, Smoked Gouda & Fig Preserves Sandwich

Makes 1 Sandwich

This sandwich is a bite of everything you want in a sandwich; salty ham with the smokey bite of gouda cheese and sweet fig preserves to finish almost like a sweet little surprise….all in the crunch of the perfectly grilled slices of Artisan Baker White Bread. Add all of this together and you have yourself one mighty sandwich! Try this for yourselves and rethink your packed lunch choice. This is like everything you love about a charcuterie board, all in one gorgeous sandwich. We know you are going to love this.

Ingredients

2 slices of Schar Artisan Baker White Bread

butter, softened to room temperature

1 -2 slices of smoked gouda cheese, depending on thickness

3 thinly sliced pieces of deli ham, we used Boars Head brand

good quality fig preserves

Steps

1.     Butter one side of each slice of bread.

2.     On one piece of bread, place the slices of gouda cheese on the non buttered side of the bread. On the other slice of bread, spread a good amount of the fig preserves on the non buttered side of the bread.

3.     Layer the ham slices onto the slice of bread with the fig preserves and put both slices together to form your sandwich.

4.     In a medium sized skillet on medium high heat, grill the sandwich for a few minutes each side until golden brown and the cheese is as melty as desired. (about 2-3 minutes each side)

5.     Once grilled to desired doneness, slice in half and serve immediately.

Turkey, Fresh Basil Pesto & Provolone Sandwich

Makes 1 Sandwich

The Schar Artisan Baker Multigrain bread is the most delicious vehicle for all these gorgeous ingredients. Deli turkey, crisp slices of tomato, the peppery bite of  arugula, fresh and zingy basil pesto and melty, ooey gooey provolone cheese. This sandwich will have you impressing yourself! With Artisan Baker Multigrain and White breads, you can have deli taste, right at home.

Ingredients

2 slices of Schar Artisan Baker Multigrain Bread

butter, softened to room temperature

1-2 slices of provolone cheese, depending on thickness

3-4 slices of deli turkey, depending on thickness (we used Boars Head brand)

2 slices of ripened tomato

small handful of arugula salad leaves

bit of fresh basil pesto *recipe follows

Steps

1.     Butter one side of each slice of bread with a bit of the softened butter.

2.     Add the provolone cheese to one slice of bread on the unbuttered side.

3.     In a medium sized skillet on medium high heat, grill the slices of bread, buttered side down for a few minutes to get some color on the bread. Once golden brown, remove the slice of bread without the cheese and place on a cutting board or plate.

4.     Flip the piece of bread with the cheese so it is cheese side down and cook for about 30 seconds to get a bit of color on the cheese. Once golden brown, remove from pan.

5.      Spread a bit of the fresh basil pesto on the naked slice of bread on the unbuttered side.

6.     Layer the turkey slices on top of the fresh basil pesto. Layer on the tomato slices and a bit of arugula.

7.     To finish spread a bit more pesto on top of the provolone cheese and combine the two halves to form your sandwich.

8.     Slice in half and serve immediately.

Fresh Basil Pesto

Makes about ¾ Cup total

I love a quick and fresh pesto, especially when I have so much basil to use up from our garden in the summer months. What I love about this one is you really can customize it to your tastes; use less garlic if you want, add some parmesan cheese, pine nuts or lemon juice if you like etc. This is a nut free, dairy free version of the traditional basil pesto sauce we all know and love. We often think Pesto is just reserved for a pasta or gnocchi dish, but it’s absolutely fantastic used as a sandwich spread and even a marinade. The possibilities are endless and once you see how quick and how delicious this pesto recipe it, I know you will be making this time and time again. Try to use the freshest ingredients as you can! Happy cooking everyone.

Ingredients

1 large handful of fresh basil leaves, stems removed

1 medium ripe tomato, roughly chopped (1/2 cup roughly)

2 teaspoons minced garlic (1-2 cloves)

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil,

salt and pepper to taste

Steps

1.     Place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and well mixed.

2.     Taste and season with more salt and pepper if desired.

3.     Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until needed.

Fresh Basil Pesto Recipe

Fresh Basil Pesto

Makes about ¾ Cup total

I love a quick and fresh pesto, especially when I have so much basil to use up from our garden in the summer months. What I love about this one is you really can customize it to your tastes; use less garlic if you want, add some parmesan cheese, pine nuts or lemon juice if you like etc. This is a nut free, dairy free version of the traditional basil pesto sauce we all know and love. We often think Pesto is just reserved for a pasta or gnocchi dish, but it’s absolutely fantastic used as a sandwich spread and even a marinade. The possibilities are endless and once you see how quick and how delicious this pesto recipe it, I know you will be making this time and time again. Try to use the freshest ingredients as you can! Happy cooking everyone.

Ingredients

1 large handful of fresh basil leaves, stems removed

1 medium ripe tomato, roughly chopped (1/2 cup roughly)

2 teaspoons minced garlic (1-2 cloves)

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil,

salt and pepper to taste

Steps

1.     Place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and well mixed.

2.     Taste and season with more salt and pepper if desired.

3.     Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until needed.

5 Moments You Experience When Trying Schar Artisan Bread

I loaf you, Schar Artisan Bread.

1.  Hopefulness That You’ve Found the Perfect Bread

If you’re gluten-sensitive or celiac, you’ve tried all the so-called “latest and greatest” gluten-free breads, only to be burned like g-free toast. You’re hopeful as you open the bag and are instantly greeted with the smell of a European bakery and grab a surprisingly fluffy, soft slice. 

2. Amazement as You Take the First Bite

Your eyes widen as you taste the ultimate gluten-free bread. Without even toasting it first, you've reached a level of g-free sandwich perfection you've never had before. The texture is reminiscent of freshly baked bread from your local bakery, and honey gives it a delicious, tasteful sweetness. Your life with this bread flashes before your eyes, and you two are very happy together.

3. "This CANNOT Be Gluten-Free!"

After the initial delight fades off, you suddenly worry; something this delicious cannot POSSIBLY be gluten-free! You grab the Schar bag in a panic, but Schar assures you that this bread is not only gluten-free, but it is also dairy and preservative-free and contains healthy ancient grains like millet, quinoa and flax seeds! Faith in humanity: restored.

4. Endless Happiness!

You thought it could never be done, but Schar managed to do the impossible and create the perfect gluten-free bread. When you think of all of the parties, picnics, and holidays that will change forever, you may even start dancing. Don't hold back -- Schar bread tastes great with a little salsa.

5. Running to the Store to Buy More

You can't risk living another day without this incredible bread. You need to share it with all of your your gluten-free friends, your gluten-free family, even the gluten-free mailman from the next town over. You knead this amazing bread in your life!