Swiss Cheese Canape Cups

Name: Swiss Cheese Canape Cups
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 32 appetizers.
Ingredients: 8 slices sandwich bread, crusts removed; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese; 1 large egg white, lightly beaten

Guests will think you spent hours making these impressive-looking canapes. You don't have to tell them they're actually easy to prepare! Horseradish and mustard give these bite-size snacks a little zip. — Carol Harkings, Casper, Wyoming

Ingredients

8 slices sandwich bread, crusts removed
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 large egg white, lightly beaten

Directions

Cut each slice of bread into four squares. Press squares into greased miniature muffin cups. In a bowl, combine the butter, parsley, horseradish and mustard. Stir in cheese. Add egg white; mix well. Place about 3/4 teaspoonful in each bread cup.
Bake at 400° for 6-8 minutes or until filling is set and edges of bread are golden brown. Serve warm.

Editor;s Note: Baked cheese cups may be frozen for up to 4 months. Thaw in the refrigerator. Place on ungreased baking sheets and bake at 350° for 4-6 minutes or until heated through.