Make a loaf of Cheese Bread decorated like candy corn for Halloween dinner. Your whole family will enjoy this delicious bread topped with gooey yellow, orange, and white cheese.
I like to think outside of the box when I create fun food for Halloween. Guests at our Halloween parties always expect to find unique appetizers and festive Halloween desserts on the food table.
So, when I came across a Wilton candy corn cake pan, I knew I would do something out of the ordinary with the pan.
Of course, a decorated cake is always fun to serve but I decided to make something savory using the pan instead.
I'm always looking for shortcuts when I'm making party food, so I chose to make a candy corn-shaped loaf of bread using a bread mix. You could use my favorite cheese bread recipe if you prefer.
To make the bread look like a big candy corn, I topped it with yellow, orange, and white cheese.
The fun Halloween bread tasted great and was a huge hit with our party guests.
Ingredients
box of bread mix - I used a Wilton bread mix that called for adding butter and water or beer. You can use any boxed mix you like.
½ cup of freshly shredded yellow-colored Gouda Cheese - Gouda is naturally yellow, but it isn't quite bright enough to look like the bottom section of a candy corn. To brighten up the cheese, put a drop or two of yellow food coloring in a zip-top bag, add the shredded cheese, and shake. The cheese will become bright yellow within a few shakes.
1 cup of orange Cheddar Cheese, shredded
½ cup white mozzarella cheese, shredded
Supplies
candy corn cake pan
baking sheet
You can find these Wilton items on Amazon.com (commission earned for sales)
Wilton Non Stick Candy Corn...Shop on Amazon 
Wilton Bread MixShop on Amazon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Make the bread mix according to the package instructions.
Grease the candy corn pan with baking spray.
Spread the bread mix in the pan.
Bake for about 30 minutes.
As soon as the bread comes out of the oven, flip it over, set it on a baking sheet, and sprinkle freshly shredded cheese over top.
Place it back in the oven for a few minutes until the cheese melts. Then serve warm.
Storage
Store any leftovers on the counter for one day or in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
You can make this bread up to a few days in advance then top with cheese and melt in a 350-degree oven just before your Halloween party.
Variations
You can also make leaf and pumpkin-shaped cheese bread topped with melted cheese. Check out this Cheese Bread Leaves and Pumpkins recipe for a delicious homemade cheese bread recipe.
Related Recipe
To go along with your candy corn-shaped loaf of bread you can serve these cute little Candy Corn Cheese Wedges. They are super easy to make and look great served with crackers on a Halloween charcuterie board.
Recipe
Top candy corn-shaped bread with yellow, orange, and white cheese. This candy corn cheese bread makes a fun addition to a Halloween dinner.
- 1 (18-19 ounce) box of bread mix plus the ingredients listed on the package
- ½ cup Gouda Cheese, shredded
- yellow liquid food coloring
- 1 cup orange Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- ½ cup white mozzarella cheese, shredded
-
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
-
Grease the candy corn pan with baking spray.
-
Make the bread mix according to the package instructions.
-
Spread the bread dough in the pan.
-
Bake for about 30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center of the bread comes out clean.
-
Meanwhile, prepare the cheese.
-
Pour the shredded Gouda Cheese into a zip-top bag.
-
Add a few drops of liquid yellow food coloring.
-
Shake the bag until the cheese becomes bright yellow.
-
Pour it out onto a piece of paper towel and allow the food coloring to dry.
-
As soon as the bread comes out of the oven, flip it over, set it on a baking sheet, and sprinkle a row of yellow cheese on the bottom edge of the bread, sprinkle orange cheddar cheese in the middle, and then add a triangle of white mozzarella cheese at the tip.
-
Place the bread back in the oven for a few minutes until the cheese melts.
-
Then serve warm.
Store the bread at room temperature for up to one day or in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Irresistible Sweets with Dixie Crystals® - July 13, 2024
- How to make peanut butter? - February 15, 2024
- OREO Penguins - December 20, 2023
Patti says
I loved taking my kids trick or treating and coming up with their costumes.
saniel says
the kids dressed up and the community gathering for a block party. we rope off the streets and have music and food and games for kids and adults. thanks
Beth says
That sounds like so much fun!
Barbara says
love to see the kids having a great time that is what halloween is all about
Sandy Rees says
Now that my children are grown I enjoy Halloween even more. To see the children come to my door in their costumes and it's fun to talk to their parents too.
barbara n says
I love to answer the door to all the trick or treaters and she all the cute costumes!
laura b says
I love all the CANDY!!!
David says
When I was a kid we always dressed up and went trick or treating, and my favorite thing about halloween is doing that with my kids.
Nicole says
Halloween is my absolute favorite holiday. I love everything about it; the costumes, horror movies, fun/creepy foods and decorations
LauriM says
I love the costumes & decorations!
Julie Ball says
I love *everything* about Halloween! One of my favorite memories is playing in my yard on Halloween afternoon and hearing the spooky sounds tape (this was the 80s! Ha!) coming from my neighbors' house. They always did some major production for the trick-or-treaters, and just hearing that soundtrack made me so happy and excited!
Stephanie O'Day says
I love watching all of my nieces and nephews dressing up and having so much fun!
Teri Giese says
Loved trick or treating as Kid in Wisconsin.Best tradition, EVER...First trick or treating in OUR neighborhood,THEN,trick or treating in my GRANDMAS'neighborhood!Had candy until at least Christmas!
VickiT says
What a great idea for Halloween. When my kids were younger, I used to make all sorts of super cute things for each holiday. My own Mother was one to always make any holiday special so I just kept doing the same for my own children. And now I have 3 grandchildren who I am thrilled to continue this tradition with because it's just fun to make it special for them. And I LOVE anything Wilton! I have for years now. I took all the classes I could near my home when my children were young so I could make them special cakes. It's so much fun. I LOVE this cheese bread idea. How cute. Thanks for the idea and wonderful giveaway as well.
Rikki-Dee says
I have always loved Halloween because you get to play dress-up and it's the day before my birthday.
Jeffrey says
Halloween is our favorite holiday, we love the decorations, costumes and of course the candy!
Kristin Goodson says
I love decorating and dressing up for Halloween. My son is getting a little bit older now and is starting to get into Halloween. I love all the spooky shows and having a themed party!
Pamela G says
This is the best use for the candy corn pan I've seen so far. Personally, even as a kid, I never cared for candy corn. It is just WAY too sweet for me.
Patricia Calef says
You never disappoint. I have been following you for years and you really make me look good.LOL. I can't wait to try this. So simple, yet so effective; like many of your projects. Would love this pan.
Beth says
I am so happy to hear I help you look good! That is my goal:) Have a wonderful Halloween.
Jan R says
I remember as a kid we went to every house in town; it was a small town with 1000 people!
Charlene says
Love Halloween for so many reaons. Decorations , making yummy scary treats(cookies, candy, cakes), creating costumes, Spooky Town Lemax Village. Halloween my favorite holiday.