Ham & Cheese Bites
I can double the recipe for these easy-to-prepare appetizers and still come home with empty platters. Apple butter and Dijon mustard lend a sweet and savory taste to every bite.—Carre Czemierys, Brookfield, Wisconsin36 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 20 min.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf (14 ounces) ciabatta bread
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 tablespoons apple butter
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 pound white cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
- 1/2 pound yellow cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
- 9 slices deli ham, cut into 1-inch strips
- 2 tablespoons minced chives
Directions
- Cut bread into 1-in. cubes; place cut side up on a baking sheet.
- Brush tops with oil. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or
- until toasted.
- Combine apple butter and mustard; spread over toast. Layer with
- cheeses and ham. Broil for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle with chives. Yield: 3 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer equals 100 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 16 mg cholesterol, 191 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 high-fat meat, 1/2 starch.