Bocadillo de paté is a Spanish sandwich that consists of Spanish bread filled with either creamy and spreadable varieties of paté or slices of chunky, country-style terrines. In Spain, this bocadillo variety is a beloved children’s food and a staple at elementary school canteens where it’s usually given to children for merienda (afternoon snack).

The one that’s a firm favorite with children consists of square slices of white bread (crusts removed) that have been slathered with smooth paté such as pork liver paté, chicken paté, or foie gras, and then joined together to make a sandwich.

These sandwiches may also be prepared with a Spanish-style baguette called barra de pan, while other typical paté varieties used for the filling include tuna paté, Iberian (ham) paté, and vegetarian ones such as bean or olive paté.

Apart from the paté, the sandwich’s filling may also contain ingredients such as onions, eggs, cheese, gherkins, tomato slices, or mustard. Although they’re well-loved by adults alike, these sandwiches aren't usually served in tapas bars and restaurants in the country.