As the leaves turn brilliant shades of orange and gold, and the crisp autumn air beckons us indoors, there’s no better way to celebrate the season than with a warm, comforting meal. This year, surprise the kids with a fun twist on the classic grilled cheese: Spider Web Grilled Cheese Sandwiches—a spooky yet scrumptious treat made effortlessly with a pancake maker that has spider web-shaped plates!
These spooky sandwiches are perfect - we love using the Dash Maker for pancakes and it works great with this recipe too.
What You’ll Need
Ingredients:
- Bread: Your choice—wrap or sandwich slices
- Cheese: Cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix for extra flavor
- Butter: For toasting
- Black olives: For spiders (optional)
- Dash Pancake Maker: Ideal for creating the web design
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Your Ingredients
- Preheat your pancake maker with spider web plates. While it’s heating, gather your ingredients.
- If you’re using black olives, slice them into small pieces for your spider toppings.
Step 2: Make the Cheese Mixture or Grab Your Slices
- In a bowl, combine your shredded cheese. Add a sprinkle of garlic powder or herbs for extra flavor if you like.
Step 3: Assemble the Sandwich
- Butter the Bread: Spread a thin layer of butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Layer the Cheese: On the non-buttered side, add a generous amount of cheese.
- Add Spiders: Place a few slices of black olives on top for your “spiders”!
Step 4: Cook in the Pancake Maker
- Carefully place the sandwich in the preheated pancake maker, ensuring it fits snugly into the spider web-shaped plate. Close the lid and let it cook until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is perfectly melted - the Dash Pancake Maker has a button that shows when it is done cooking.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy
- Once cooked, carefully remove the sandwich and let it cool for a minute. Remove the outer edges for a more specific spider web design. Serve warm and watch your kids’ eyes light up with excitement!
Cozy Up Together
On a cool autumn day, there’s nothing quite like gathering around the table for a warm meal. These Spider Web Grilled Cheese Sandwiches not only fill bellies but also spark creativity and laughter. Pair them with a warm bowl of tomato soup or a pumpkin spice drink for the ultimate cozy fall experience.
Surprise your kids with this delightful twist on a classic, and make this autumn a season to remember. Happy cooking!