You’ll be intrigued to know that 64% of people celebrate Valentine’s Day with a meal. You’re about to discover a creative way to make it special – with adorable heart-shaped sandwiches that will elevate your celebration, but what makes them truly unique?
Classic Heart-Shaped Club Sandwich
A layered club sandwich cut into a heart shape for a lovely presentation.
Ingredients
- 4 slices of bread
- 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
- 2 lettuce leaves
- 2 tomato slices
- 2 slices of cooked chicken
- 2 slices of bacon
- 1 slice of cheese
- 1 tablespoon of mustard
Instructions
- Lay out the slices of bread and spread mayonnaise on each slice.
- Add lettuce, tomato, chicken, bacon, and cheese on two slices of bread.
- Place the other two slices of bread on top to create a sandwich.
- Cut the sandwich into a heart shape using a cookie cutter.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Turkey and Avocado Heart Delight
A delicious heart-shaped sandwich filled with turkey and creamy avocado.
Ingredients
- 2 slices of whole wheat bread
- 2 oz sliced turkey breast
- 1/2 avocado, mashed
- 1 lettuce leaf
- 1 tomato slice
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut out a heart shape from each slice of bread using a cookie cutter.
- Lay one slice of bread, heart-side up, on a flat surface.
- Spread a layer of mayonnaise on the bread.
- Add a slice of turkey breast on top of the mayonnaise.
- Spread the mashed avocado over the turkey.
- Add a lettuce leaf and a tomato slice on top of the avocado.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the second slice of bread, heart-side down, on top of the filling.
- Gently press the sandwich together.
- Serve and enjoy.
Ham and Cheese Heart-Shaped Masterpiece
A delicious ham and cheese sandwich cut into a heart shape.
Ingredients
- 2 slices of bread
- 2 slices of ham
- 2 slices of cheese
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Butter one side of each slice of bread.
- Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, in a pan over medium heat.
- Place one slice of ham and one slice of cheese on top of the bread in the pan.
- Place the second slice of bread, buttered side up, on top of the ham and cheese.
- 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 the sandwich from the pan and let it cool for a minute.
- Use a cookie cutter to cut the sandwich into a heart shape.
- Serve and enjoy.
Veggie Lovers’ Heart-Shaped Sandwich
Delicious heart-shaped sandwiches packed with roasted vegetables and gooey cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 cup roasted bell peppers
- 1 cup roasted zucchini
- 1 cup roasted eggplant
- 2 tablespoons hummus
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices whole wheat bread
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat a panini press or grill to medium-high heat.
- Lay out the slices of bread and spread a layer of hummus on each slice.
- Top two slices of bread with roasted bell peppers, zucchini, and eggplant.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the vegetables.
- Place the other two slices of bread, hummus-side down, on top of the filling.
- Use a cookie cutter to cut out heart shapes from the sandwiches.
- Place the heart-shaped sandwiches in the panini press or grill and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Grilled Cheese Heart-Shaped Goodness
Grilled cheese heart-shaped goodness is a romantic twist on the classic comfort food.
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 the 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 Italian Sub
Heart-Shaped Italian Sub is a romantic twist on the classic sub sandwich.
Ingredients
- 1 heart-shaped bread loaf
- 4 oz salami
- 4 oz ham
- 4 oz pepperoni
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup sliced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat a panini press or grill to medium-high heat.
- Slice the heart-shaped bread loaf in half horizontally.
- Layer the salami, ham, and pepperoni on the bottom half of the bread.
- Top the meats with mozzarella cheese, shredded lettuce, and sliced tomatoes.
- Drizzle Italian dressing over the top of the sandwich.
- Sprinkle dried oregano over the dressing.
- Place the top half of the bread on the sandwich.
- Grill or press the sandwich for 5-7 minutes, or until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted.
- Slice the sandwich in half and serve immediately.
Chicken Salad Heart-Shaped Treat
Delicious chicken salad in a heart-shaped treat for a lovely meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices whole wheat bread
- Lettuce leaves
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, mayonnaise, onion, celery, Dijon mustard, dill, salt, and pepper, and mix well.
- Cut out heart shapes from the bread slices using a cookie cutter.
- Spoon the chicken salad onto two of the heart-shaped bread slices.
- Top with lettuce leaves and the remaining heart-shaped bread slices.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Tuna Salad Heart-Shaped Delight
Tuna salad in a heart-shaped delight is a twist on the classic tuna sandwich.
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 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley
- 2 slices of bread
- 1 cookie cutter in a heart shape
- Lettuce and tomato for garnish
Instructions
- Drain the liquid from the tuna can and place the tuna in a bowl.
- Add mayonnaise, chopped onion, chopped celery, Dijon mustard, and chopped parsley to the bowl with the tuna.
- Mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
- Lay the slices of bread on a flat surface.
- Use the heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out two heart shapes from the bread.
- Divide the tuna salad mixture between the two heart-shaped bread slices.
- Place the other heart-shaped bread slice on top of the tuna salad to create a sandwich.
- Cut the sandwich in half, if desired, and garnish with lettuce and tomato.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Roast Beef and Cheddar Heart-Shaped Sandwich
Tender roast beef and cheddar cheese come together in a loving heart-shaped sandwich.
Ingredients
- 1 pound roast beef
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 heart-shaped cookie cutter
- 4 slices of bread
- Lettuce
- Tomato
Instructions
- Preheat a panini press or grill to medium-high heat.
- Lay out the slices of bread and use the heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out heart shapes.
- Spread mayonnaise on two heart-shaped bread slices.
- Top the mayonnaise with roast beef, cheddar cheese, lettuce, and tomato.
- Drizzle Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce on top of the roast beef.
- Place the remaining heart-shaped bread slices on top of the filling.
- Grill or press the sandwiches until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Heart-Shaped Fun
Classic peanut butter and jelly in a heart-shaped twist.
Ingredients
- 2 slices of bread
- Peanut butter
- Jelly
- A heart-shaped cookie cutter
- A plate
- A knife
Instructions
- Lay the slices of bread on a flat surface.
- Spread a layer of peanut butter on one slice of bread.
- Spread a layer of jelly on the other slice of bread.
- Place the slice with the jelly on top of the slice with the peanut butter.
- Use the heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out a heart shape from the bread.
- Place the heart-shaped sandwich on the plate.
- Use the knife to cut the sandwich, if desired.
- Serve and enjoy.
Heart-Shaped Breakfast Sandwich
Delicious heart-shaped breakfast sandwich to start your day.
Ingredients
- 2 slices of bread
- 2 eggs
- 2 slices of cheese
- 2 slices of ham
- 1 heart-shaped cookie cutter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter or non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Cut out heart shapes from the bread slices using the cookie cutter.
- Butter or spray the bread slices on the outside.
- Fry the eggs in a non-stick pan and season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the sandwich by placing a slice of cheese, a slice of ham, and a fried egg between the two heart-shaped bread slices.
- Cook the sandwich in the non-stick pan until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Egg Salad Heart-Shaped Delight
A delicious egg salad served in a heart-shaped bread for a lovely presentation.
Ingredients
- 4 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped pickles
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 heart-shaped bread
- Lettuce leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Chop the hard-boiled eggs into small pieces and place them in a bowl.
- Add mayonnaise, chopped onion, and chopped pickles to the bowl with eggs.
- Mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cut the heart-shaped bread in half horizontally.
- Spoon the egg salad mixture onto the bottom half of the bread.
- Top with the other half of the bread to create a sandwich.
- Garnish with lettuce leaves and serve immediately.
Heart-Shaped Croque Monsieur
A heart-shaped twist on the classic French Croque Monsieur sandwich.
Ingredients
- 4 slices of bread
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard
- 4 slices of ham
- 4 slices of Gruyère cheese
- 1/4 cup of grated cheese
- 1/4 cup of béchamel sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a griddle or frying pan over medium heat.
- Butter one side of each bread slice.
- Spread a layer of Dijon mustard on the unbuttered side of two bread slices.
- Top the mustard with a slice of ham, a slice of Gruyère cheese, and a sprinkle of grated cheese.
- Place the other two bread slices, buttered side up, on top of the filling.
- Use a cookie cutter to cut out heart shapes from the sandwiches.
- Place the heart-shaped sandwiches on the griddle and cook until golden brown.
- Flip the sandwiches over and cook the other side until golden brown.
- Serve the Croque Monsieur with béchamel sauce and enjoy.
Grilled Chicken and Pesto Heart-Shaped Sandwich
Grilled chicken and pesto fill a heart-shaped sandwich with flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 4 heart-shaped bread slices
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper.
- Grill the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Spread pesto on each bread slice.
- Slice the grilled chicken into thin strips.
- Assemble the sandwich by placing chicken, mozzarella cheese, and basil on two bread slices.
- Top with the remaining bread slices.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Heart-Shaped Reuben Sandwich
A delicious twist on the classic Reuben, featuring heart-shaped bread.
Ingredients
- 4 slices of heart-shaped rye bread
- 4 tablespoons of butter
- 4 slices of corned beef
- 4 slices of sauerkraut
- 4 slices of Swiss cheese
- 1 tablespoon of Thousand Island dressing
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium heat.
- Butter one side of each heart-shaped bread slice.
- Place one slice of bread, butter side down, in the grill or grill pan.
- Top with a slice of corned beef, a spoonful of sauerkraut, and a slice of Swiss cheese.
- Drizzle with Thousand Island dressing.
- Place another slice of bread, butter side up, on top of the filling.
- 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.
BLT Heart-Shaped Twist
A creative twist on the classic BLT, cut into a heart shape.
Ingredients
- 4 slices of bread
- 6 slices of bacon
- 2 large tomatoes
- 2 lettuce leaves
- 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
- 1 cookie cutter in a heart shape
Instructions
- Preheat a pan over medium heat and cook the bacon until crispy.
- Wash and dry the lettuce leaves.
- Slice the tomatoes into thin pieces.
- Lay out the slices of bread and spread mayonnaise on each.
- Assemble the BLT by placing the bacon, tomato, and lettuce on two slices of bread.
- Place the other two slices of bread on top to complete the sandwich.
- Use the cookie cutter to cut out a heart shape from each sandwich.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Heart-Shaped Chicken Quesadilla
A creative twist on traditional quesadillas, this heart-shaped chicken quesadilla is perfect for a romantic meal.
Ingredients
- 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 large tortillas
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Heart-shaped cookie cutter
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
- Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the chicken breast to the skillet and cook until it is fully cooked and shredded.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Cut out heart shapes from the tortillas using the cookie cutter.
- Place one of the heart-shaped tortillas in the skillet and sprinkle shredded cheese on half of the tortilla.
- Add the chicken mixture on top of the cheese and fold the tortilla in half to enclose the filling.
- Cook the quesadilla for 2-3 minutes or until the tortilla is crispy and the cheese is melted.
- Flip the quesadilla and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the other side is also crispy and the cheese is melted.
- Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients to make another quesadilla.
Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Heart-Shaped Bagel
Smoked salmon and cream cheese on a heart-shaped bagel is a delicious and elegant breakfast or brunch option.
Ingredients
- 1 heart-shaped bagel
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese
- 2 slices smoked salmon
- 1/4 cup capers
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the toaster or toast the bagel until lightly browned.
- Spread the cream cheese on the toasted bagel.
- Arrange the smoked salmon slices on top of the cream cheese.
- Sprinkle the capers and red onion over the salmon.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh dill and serve immediately.
Heart-Shaped Caprese Sandwich
A creative twist on the classic Italian caprese salad, in a heart-shaped sandwich form.
Ingredients
- 4 heart-shaped bread slices
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
- 1 large tomato
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a panini press or grill to medium heat.
- Slice the mozzarella cheese into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- Slice the tomato into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- Assemble the sandwich by placing a slice of mozzarella, a slice of tomato, and a few leaves of basil between two heart-shaped bread slices.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the sandwich and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the sandwich in the panini press or grill and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Conclusion
You’ve opened a treasure trove of heart-shaped sandwich ideas, a silver lining to make Valentine’s Day even sweeter. With these 19 adorable options, your meal will be the icing on the cake, a masterpiece that’s sure to impress your loved one and leave a lasting impression.