Cordon Bleu Appetizers

“Looking for a cheesy snack with mass appeal? Adults and kids alike love these satisfying appetizers!”
—Susan Mello, Jackson Heights, New York18 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
- 3/4 cup diced fully cooked ham
- 1/2 cup minced chives, divided
- 18 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)
Directions
- In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and mustard until smooth. Stir in
- the Swiss cheese, ham and 1/4 cup chives. Spread 1 tablespoon
- mixture over each bread slice; place on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Sprinkle
- with remaining chives. Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer equals 86 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 16 mg cholesterol, 185 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch.