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Ham 'n' Cheese Spiders Recipe

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These creepy sandwiches are sure to scare up some fun at Halloween time! Kids really enjoy eating the spider-shaped sandwiches. —Kendra Barclay, De Kalb, Illinois

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Ham 'n' Cheese Spiders Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 15 min.

Yield: 5 Servings

40 15 55

Ingredients

1 tube (12 ounces) refrigerated flaky buttermilk biscuits, separated into 10 biscuits
1 tube (11 ounces) refrigerated breadsticks, separated into 12 breadsticks
1 cup chopped fully cooked ham
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
5 slices process American cheese
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon water
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
1 tablespoon diced pimientos
1 teaspoon poppy seeds

Directions

On two greased baking sheets, pat five biscuits into 3-1/2-in. circles. Cut one breadstick in half lengthwise, then in half widthwise, creating four strips. Repeat nine times (save remaining breadsticks for another use). Position eight strips of dough around each biscuit to resemble spider legs; twist and press lightly onto baking sheet. Tuck a 1/2-in. foil ball under each dough strip so it stands up in the center.
Combine the ham, onion, butter and mustard; spoon 3 tablespoons onto each biscuit circle. Fold cheese slices into quarters and place over ham mixture. Pat remaining biscuits into 4-in. circles; place over filling. Pinch edges to seal.
In a small bowl, beat egg yolk and water. Brush over tops of biscuits and breadsticks. On each spider, position two olive slices for eyes; place pimientos in center of olives. Sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until browned. Yield: 5 sandwiches.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 511 calories, 18 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 83 mg cholesterol, 1,751 mg sodium, 66 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 20 g protein.

Originally published as Ham 'n' Cheese Spiders in Taste of Home Halloween Food & Fun Annual 2006, p28

Devilish Decorations

A slew of simple spooky decorations can set a spirited mood at your Halloween party. In addition to pumpkins and balloons, try these tricks.

With a black marker, draw ghostly eyes and mouths on old white sheets. Drape over the bristle ends of brooms and prop up against walls.

Cut out shapes of bats from black construction paper and suspend them from the ceiling with black thread and tape.

For an eerie glow, replace some of your regular lightbulbs with green or orange bulbs, which can be found at hardware and party supply stores.

Greet guests with spooky sounds from a purchased cassette or compact disc.

Pick up a bag of spider webbing from a party supply store. Place in corners throughout the house and attach black plastic spiders. Also scatter spiders on tables, mantels and counters.

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Reviewed on May. 15, 2013 by supposedlyeve

Cute and fun to make with the kids! They LOVED it!

Reviewed on Oct. 05, 2011 by bekajohnson

Made this with my two kids ages 3 and 5. They were able to help with patting out the biscuts and attaching the legs. I imagine prep would be faster if didn't have them helping, but then those memories wouldn" have been either.

I was skeptical if this dishes would be appealing to husband but it had a surprisingly wonderful flavor like a stuffed pastry at a holiday party.

I couldn't find breadsticks after searching two prominent grocery stores. Not sure if they aren't made anymore, so used crescent rolls instead.

My husband wants me to make these stuffed bacon and eggs, which will probably be great too.

Highly recommend!

Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2010 by vbeck

I haven't made this yet, but it looks good. I probably won't make the legs.

Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2010 by redraspberryjello

Great theme recipe that was easy to assemble. The tiny bit of extra effort is well worth the outcome! My son loved these.

Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2010 by LucieLaRenta

I work, love to cook, do not have a maid, etc and had A LOT OF FUN MAKING THESE for just my Husband and I. Great time and lots of laughs - just the two of us - "Just judge the recipe not the person"!!!!! FYI - worth the time - tastes great

Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2010 by jennie0214

I have made this recipe for years and love it. Yes it does take a while, but the end product is great! I don't add the onions or mustard and they are still amazing!