You’re looking for a unique way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Making heart-shaped sandwiches is a great idea. You can try classic ham and cheese or get creative with turkey and avocado. Whatever you choose, it’s sure to be a hit – and you’re just getting started.
Classic Heart-Shaped Ham and Cheese
A simple, yet elegant heart-shaped ham and cheese sandwich.
Ingredients
- 2 slices of bread
- 2 slices of ham
- 2 slices of cheese
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread.
- Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, in the skillet.
- Top with a slice of ham, a slice of cheese, and another slice of bread, buttered side up.
- Use a cookie cutter to cut out a heart shape from the sandwich.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Flip the sandwich over and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the other side is also golden brown.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Lovely Turkey and Avocado Sandwich
A delicious and healthy sandwich filled with turkey and avocado.
Ingredients
- 2 slices of whole wheat bread
- 2 oz sliced turkey breast
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1 lettuce leaf
- 1 tomato slice
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Lay out the slices of bread on a clean surface.
- Spread mayonnaise on each slice of bread.
- Arrange sliced turkey breast on one slice of bread.
- Add sliced avocado, lettuce leaf, and tomato slice on top of the turkey.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the second slice of bread on top to complete the sandwich.
- Use a cookie cutter to cut out a heart shape from the sandwich.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Sweetheart Grilled Cheese Sandwich
A romantic twist on the classic grilled cheese, perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
- 2 slices of bread
- 1-2 slices of cheese
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Heart-shaped cookie cutter
Instructions
- Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread.
- Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, in the skillet.
- Place one or two slices of cheese on top of the bread in the skillet.
- Place the second slice of bread, buttered side up, on top of the cheese.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out a heart shape from the sandwich.
- Flip the sandwich and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the other side is also golden brown.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Heart-Shaped Veggie Delight
A delicious heart-shaped sandwich filled with roasted vegetables and gooey cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 cup roasted vegetables
- 2 slices whole wheat bread
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tablespoon hummus
- 1/4 cup sliced cucumber
- 1/4 cup sliced bell peppers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a panini press or grill to medium-high heat.
- Lay the slices of bread on a flat surface and cut out heart shapes using a cookie cutter.
- Spread a layer of hummus on each heart-shaped bread slice.
- Top one slice with roasted vegetables, sliced cucumber, and shredded cheese.
- Place the other slice of bread on top to create a sandwich.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the sandwich in the panini press or grill and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Romantic Roast Beef Sandwich
A tender roast beef sandwich cut into a heart shape for a romantic meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound roast beef
- 4 slices of bread
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon horseradish sauce
- 1 cup arugula
- 1 cup sliced cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a panini press or grill to medium-high heat.
- Lay the slices of bread on a flat surface and spread mayonnaise on each slice.
- Add sliced roast beef, arugula, and cheddar cheese on two slices of bread.
- Drizzle horseradish sauce over the roast beef.
- Place the other two slices of bread on top to form a sandwich.
- Use a cookie cutter to cut the sandwich into a heart shape.
- Brush the outside of the bread with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill or press the sandwich for 3-4 minutes or until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Cute Chicken Salad Sandwich
Delicious chicken salad in a heart-shaped sandwich.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup celery
- 1/2 cup grapes
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 heart-shaped bread slices
- Lettuce leaves
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, celery, grapes, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix well until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Lay the heart-shaped bread slices on a flat surface.
- Spoon the chicken salad mixture onto two of the bread slices.
- Top with lettuce leaves.
- Place the remaining two bread slices on top of the filling to create a sandwich.
- Cut off the crust if desired and serve immediately.
Be Mine BLT Sandwich
A creative twist on the classic BLT, shaped like a heart.
Ingredients
- 4 slices of bread
- 6 slices of bacon
- 2 large tomatoes
- 2 lettuce leaves
- 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
- 1 cookie cutter in heart shape
Instructions
- Cut out heart shapes from the bread slices using the cookie cutter.
- Cook the bacon slices in a pan until crispy and golden brown.
- Wash and slice the tomatoes into thin pieces.
- Wash and dry the lettuce leaves.
- Assemble the sandwich by spreading mayonnaise on two heart-shaped bread slices.
- Add two slices of bacon, a tomato slice, and a lettuce leaf on top of the mayonnaise.
- Place the other two heart-shaped bread slices on top to complete the sandwich.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
XOXO Ham and Cheese Wrap
A heart-shaped ham and cheese wrap perfect for a romantic lunch.
Ingredients
- 1 large flour tortilla
- 2 slices of ham
- 2 slices of cheese
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- 1 heart-shaped cookie cutter
Instructions
- Butter one side of the tortilla.
- Place the tortilla, buttered side down, in a pan over medium heat.
- Arrange the ham and cheese slices on half of the tortilla.
- Fold the tortilla in half to enclose the filling.
- Use the cookie cutter to cut out a heart shape from the tortilla.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the tortilla is lightly browned.
- Flip the wrap and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the other side is lightly browned.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Heart-y Tuna Salad Sandwich
Delicious tuna salad sandwich in a heart-shaped form, perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
- 1 can of tuna
- 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup of chopped onion
- 1/4 cup of chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices of bread
- A heart-shaped cookie cutter
Instructions
- Drain the liquid from the can of tuna and place it in a bowl.
- Add mayonnaise, chopped onion, chopped celery, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice to the bowl with tuna.
- Mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
- Season the tuna salad with salt and pepper to taste.
- Lay the slices of bread on a flat surface.
- Use the heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out heart shapes from the bread.
- Spoon the tuna salad onto two of the heart-shaped bread slices.
- Top with the remaining heart-shaped bread slices to create sandwiches.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Adorable Egg Salad Sandwich
A delicate egg salad sandwich cut into a heart shape.
Ingredients
- 4 eggs, hard-boiled
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices of bread
- A heart-shaped cookie cutter
Instructions
- Chop the hard-boiled eggs into small pieces and place them in a bowl.
- Mix in mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Stir in chopped fresh dill.
- Lay out the slices of bread and cut out heart shapes using the cookie cutter.
- Spoon the egg salad mixture onto two of the heart-shaped bread slices.
- Top with the remaining heart-shaped bread slices to create sandwiches.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Love-ly Grilled Panini
Grilled panini with a heart-shaped twist, perfect for a romantic meal.
Ingredients
- 1 heart-shaped cookie cutter
- 2 slices of bread
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup of sliced ham
- 1/4 cup of sliced turkey
- 1 tablespoon of pesto sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium heat.
- Cut out heart-shaped slices of bread using the cookie cutter.
- Butter one side of each bread slice.
- Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, in the grill.
- Top with mozzarella cheese, ham, turkey, and pesto sauce.
- Place the second slice of bread, buttered side up, on top.
- Grill for 2-3 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Flip the panini over and grill for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Beautiful Brunch Sandwich
A delicate, beautiful brunch sandwich filled with fresh flavors.
Ingredients
- 4 slices of whole wheat bread
- 2 tablespoons of cream cheese
- 1/2 cup of smoked salmon
- 1/4 cup of sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup of capers
- 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a panini press or grill to medium-high heat.
- Lay out the slices of bread and spread a layer of cream cheese on each slice.
- Top two slices of bread with smoked salmon, sliced red onion, and capers.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh dill over the top of the salmon.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the other two slices of bread on top of the filling to create a sandwich.
- Grill or press the sandwiches for 2-3 minutes, or until the bread is toasted and the filling is heated through.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Charming Chicken and Pesto
Charming Chicken and Pesto is a delicious heart-shaped sandwich filled with chicken and pesto.
Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked chicken breast
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 4 heart-shaped bread slices
- 2 lettuce leaves
- 2 tomato slices
- 2 cheese slices
Instructions
- Preheat a panini press or grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, mix together chicken, pesto, and mayonnaise.
- Stir in chopped fresh basil.
- Lay out the heart-shaped bread slices.
- Spread a quarter of the chicken mixture on each bread slice.
- Top with a lettuce leaf, a tomato slice, and a cheese slice.
- Place the other bread slice on top to form a sandwich.
- Grill or press the sandwich until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Delicious Heart-Shaped Falafel
Delicious Heart-Shaped Falafel is a crispy and flavorful twist on traditional falafel.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried chickpeas
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Heart-shaped cookie cutter
Instructions
- Soak the chickpeas in water for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then transfer them to a food processor.
- Add the garlic, parsley, cilantro, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the food processor.
- Process the mixture until it is well combined and slightly chunky.
- Add the flour and cornstarch to the food processor and process until the mixture is well combined.
- Using your hands, shape the mixture into small patties.
- Use the heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the falafel into heart shapes.
- Heat about 1/2 inch (1 cm) of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the heart-shaped falafel until they are golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain the falafel on paper towels and serve hot.
Pretty in Pink Salmon Sandwich
Delicate salmon filling on soft bread, cut into a heart shape.
Ingredients
- 1 can of salmon
- 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon of chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh dill
- 2 slices of bread
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain the liquid from the can of salmon and flake it into a bowl.
- Mix in mayonnaise, chopped onion, and chopped fresh dill.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread.
- Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, in a pan over medium heat.
- Spread the salmon mixture on top of the bread in the pan.
- Place the second slice of bread, buttered side up, on top of the salmon mixture.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the bread is golden brown.
- Flip the sandwich over and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the other side is also golden brown.
- Remove the sandwich from the pan and let it cool for a minute.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the sandwich.
Dainty Cucumber and Cream Cheese
Dainty cucumber and cream cheese, an invigorating heart-shaped sandwich perfect for tea parties.
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 loaf white bread
- 1 heart-shaped cookie cutter
Instructions
- Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Lay the white bread slices on a flat surface and spread a layer of cream cheese mixture on each slice.
- Top the cream cheese with a cucumber slice.
- Use the heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the sandwiches.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Sweet Heart-Shaped Peanut Butter
Sweet heart-shaped peanut butter sandwiches are a delightful treat for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
- 2 slices of bread
- Peanut butter
- Heart-shaped cookie cutter
- Optional: jelly or honey
Instructions
- Lay out two slices of bread on a clean, flat surface.
- Spread a layer of peanut butter on each slice of bread.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the bread.
- If desired, add a layer of jelly or honey on top of the peanut butter.
- Assemble the sandwich by placing the two heart-shaped bread slices together.
- Serve and enjoy.
Heartwarming Grilled Cheese and Tomato
Heartwarming Grilled Cheese and Tomato is a simple yet satisfying dish.
Ingredients
- 2 slices of bread
- 1 slice of cheese
- 1 medium tomato
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a non-stick pan or griddle over medium heat.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread.
- Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, in the pan.
- Top with a slice of cheese and a few slices of tomato.
- Place the second slice of bread, buttered side up, on top.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Flip the sandwich over and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the other side is also golden brown.
- Remove from heat and serve hot.
Lovely Layered Club Sandwich
A Lovely Layered Club Sandwich is a delicious twist on the classic club sandwich.
Ingredients
- 3 slices of bread
- 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
- 2 lettuce leaves
- 2 tomato slices
- 2 tablespoons of bacon
- 2 tablespoons of ham
- 1 cup of turkey breast
- 1 cup of cheese
Instructions
- Lay the first slice of bread on a flat surface and spread mayonnaise on it.
- Add a lettuce leaf, a tomato slice, a slice of bacon, and a slice of ham on top of the mayonnaise.
- Place the second slice of bread on top of the first layer.
- Add slices of turkey breast and cheese on top of the second slice of bread.
- Place the third slice of bread on top of the turkey and cheese layer.
- Cut the sandwich into a heart shape using a cookie cutter.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Conclusion
You’ll fall in love with these adorable heart-shaped sandwiches, each bite a delightful surprise. Imagine sinking your teeth into a crispy, cheesy sweetheart grilled cheese or a fresh, lovely turkey and avocado sandwich, the flavors and textures dancing on your tongue, making your Valentine’s Day a truly unforgettable celebration.