Mini Ham Cheese Towers (Print Version)

Festive mini stacks with ham, Swiss cheese, and herbed butter shaped as Christmas trees.

# Ingredient List:

→ Bread

01 - 12 slices soft white sandwich bread, crusts removed

→ Filling

02 - 6 slices cooked ham
03 - 6 slices Swiss cheese or cheddar cheese
04 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
06 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

→ Garnish

07 - 12 small cherry tomatoes or pimento-stuffed olives
08 - Fresh parsley or dill sprigs

# Recipe Steps:

01 - Combine softened unsalted butter, chopped fresh chives, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl; mix until evenly blended.
02 - Spread a thin layer of herbed butter on one side of each bread slice.
03 - Place a slice of ham and a slice of cheese on six bread slices, then cover each with a buttered side down bread slice to create sandwiches.
04 - Use a Christmas tree-shaped cookie cutter to cut each sandwich into tree shapes, reserving scraps for other uses.
05 - Insert a cocktail stick through each mini sandwich stack and top with a cherry tomato or olive as a festive tree topper.
06 - Place the mini sandwiches on a platter, garnish with parsley or dill sprigs, and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Fun shaped festive presentation
  • Easy to prepare with simple ingredients
02 -
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute ham with thinly sliced cucumber or roasted red pepper
  • Use whole grain or rye bread for added flavor and color
03 -
  • Use a sharp cookie cutter for clean sandwich shapes
  • Prepare sandwiches a few hours ahead and refrigerate to enhance flavors
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