Cat-Shaped Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 to 6 slices of white bread
• 4 slices of cheddar cheese (or any preferred cheese that melts well)
• Extra cheese to create whiskers (a harder cheese like Parmesan could work well for this)
• 2 tablespoons of butter or mayonnaise
• 2 large black olives (for the eyes)
• Butter or mayonnaise for grilling and creating darkened areas

• Non-stick skillet or frying pan
• Spatula
• Sharp knife for cutting bread and cheese
• Aluminum foil or parchment paper (for shielding)

Instructions:

1. Bread Preparation:
   • Cut two slices of bread into the shape of a cat's head with ears. This will form the top of your sandwich.
   • From another slice, cut an oval shape for the body.
   • Use the remaining bread to cut strips for legs and a long piece for the tail.
   • For the whiskers, slice the hard cheese into thin sticks.
2. Cheese Preparation:
   • Similarly, cut the cheddar cheese slices into the shapes of the cat's head, body, legs, and tail.
   • Remember to reserve extra cheese for the whiskers.
3. Assemble the Sandwich:
   • Layer the cheddar cheese between two corresponding pieces of bread for the head, body, legs, and tail.
   • Insert cheese sticks where the whiskers should be, making sure they are embedded between the layers of bread so they will melt into place.
4. Create Grill Marks:
   • Preheat your skillet on medium-low heat.
   • Partially grill the areas of the cat's head, body, legs, and tail where you want darker shades, such as the tips of the ears and the edges of the tail. Use a pastry brush to apply a little extra butter or mayonnaise to these areas for more pronounced browning.
   • Shield the parts of the bread you want to keep lighter using small strips of aluminum foil or parchment paper.
5. Grill the Sandwich:
   • Once you've achieved the desired grill marks, assemble the sandwich with the grilled pieces.
   • Butter the outside of the sandwich and grill it as a whole. Cook until each side is golden brown and the cheese has melted, usually about 3-4 minutes per side.
6. Add Facial Features:
   • After grilling, while the sandwich is still hot, add the black olive slices for the eyes.
   • For the nose, pick a spot on the cat's face, and carefully grill it a bit more than the surrounding area to darken it. This can be done by pressing down with the spatula or using a hot skewer to create a more precise darkened spot.
7. Final Assembly:
   • Carefully place the head, body, legs, and tail on a plate to form the cat shape.
   • Ensure all the cheese whiskers are in place and melted.

Serve your cat-shaped grilled cheese sandwich immediately while it’s still warm and enjoy your delicious creation!