Baseball Breakfast Sandwich and Buffalo Chicken Football Sandwich Recipe Ideas for Father's Day Meals!

This is a sponsored post in partnership with Edible Arrangements. All opinions are my own.

Father's Day is almost here and this should come as no surprise but I love celebrating on this day. It's not because the day is all about dads, it's because it is so fun doing something special as a family! One of the ways that we enjoy this day together is eating fun food. Normally we go out to eat but this year will probably be different. If you are like us, this means you might be looking for some festive food to make at home. If this is true, then the ideas in this blog post are just for you!

These recipe ideas are for the all-star dad (or someone who is like a father to you). Some of my favorite memories of my dad is spending time with him out at the barbecue, he would grill and we would talk about life. I don't have the skill that he did cooking outdoors over an open flame but I can make some fun themed sandwiches. Whether your dad is into spicy, sweet, breakfast, dinner, or dessert, there is something for every father. I've created recipes for Buffalo Chicken Football Sandwiches and Baseball Breakfast Sandwiches and paired them with Edible Arrangements Father's Day fresh fruit arrangements, gift sets, and chocolate Dipped Fruit boxes!

The thing I love about Edible Arrangements is that they deliver fresh and tasty treats to your door that will bring a unique element to any family celebration! For Father's Day this year we ordered the Baseball Star Celebration, Game Day Indulgence Platter, Swizzle Berry Cookies Box, and Dad's Dashing Dipped Fruit Trio complete with chocolate dipped pineapple mustaches!

Although this fruit is enough to feed any hungry dad, if you want a main course, here is how to create my sports sandwiches for your father on his special day!

Buffalo Chicken Football Sandwiches
Makes 6 Small Sandwiches
Ingredients: 3 slices whole wheat bread, 3 slices white cheese, 1 cup cooked and diced chicken breast, 2 tbsp. plain greek yogurt, 3 tbsp. buffalo wing sauce, 1 tsp. hot sauce (optional if you need it spicier), 1/3 cup carrots, 1 tbsp. green onions, 1/3 cup celery, 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese, green lettuce.

Directions:
1. Cut bread into oval football shapes. Use a cookie cutter to make it easier. You can make two footballs for every one slice of bread. Cut stripes and laces from sliced white cheese. Place cheese on top of one football.

2. In bowl combine chicken, yogurt, buffalo sauce, hot sauce, carrots, green onions, celery, and blue cheese. Mix well and chill in refrigerator until ready to serve.

3. On other football, place lettuce and top with buffalo chicken filling. Put football with cheese laces and stripes on top to finish sandwich. Repeat with desired number of sandwiches and serve with Edible Arrangements fruit.

Baseball Breakfast Sandwich
Makes 1 Sandwich
Ingredients: 2 frozen waffles, 1 slice white cheese, ketchup, 1 egg, 2 slices of bacon, 2 slices tomato, 4 slices avocado.

Directions:
1. Heat waffles in toaster. Cook egg and bacon as desired. Layer your dad's favorite ingredients on one waffle and place second waffle on top.

2. To make baseball, cut slice of cheese in a round shape or use provolone which usually comes in a circle. Gently squeeze ketchup out of bottle to make laces on either side. Alternately you can pour ketchup in bowl and use a toothpick to create the laces.

3. Place baseball cheese on top of waffle and serve with Edible Arrangements fruit.

So to celebrate your dad this Father's Day, maybe try something new this year and make him one of my special sports themed sandwiches and definitely order Edible Arrangements. They will not only be a surprise for him, but a tasty treat for you as well!

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