Mini Sandwiches Ham Cheese Towers (Printable)

Savory ham and cheese stacked into festive mini sandwiches with herbed butter and seasonal garnishes.

# 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, optional)
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

# Cooking steps:

01 - Combine softened butter, finely chopped chives, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl until evenly mixed.
02 - Spread the herbed butter thinly over one side of each bread slice.
03 - On six bread slices, layer a slice of ham and cheese each. Top with remaining slices, buttered side down, to form sandwiches.
04 - Using a Christmas tree-shaped cookie cutter, cut each sandwich into tree shapes. Reserve scraps for another use.
05 - Insert cocktail sticks through each mini sandwich stack. Top each with a cherry tomato or olive as a tree topper.
06 - Arrange sandwiches on a platter and decorate with parsley or dill sprigs. Serve promptly.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • Fun and festive holiday treat
  • Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes
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 edges
  • Prepare sandwiches ahead and refrigerate until serving
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