Name: Open-Face Ham, Cheddar, and Apple Butter Sandwiches
Yield: Makes 6
Ingredients: 3 ciabatta rolls, halved horizontally, or 6 1/2-inch-thick slices country-style bread; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 6 tablespoons apple butter; 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 1/4 pounds Black Forest ham, thinly sliced; 12 ounces extra-sharp white cheddar cheese, sliced; 1 bunch fresh chives, chopped

Open-Face Ham, Cheddar, and Apple Butter SandwichesMark Thomas

Thinly sliced roast turkey can be used instead of Black Forest ham.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 6

Ingredients

3 ciabatta rolls, halved horizontally, or 6 1/2-inch-thick slices country-style bread

2 tablespoons olive oil

6 tablespoons apple butter

4 tablespoons Dijon mustard

1 1/4 pounds Black Forest ham, thinly sliced

12 ounces extra-sharp white cheddar cheese, sliced

1 bunch fresh chives, chopped

Preparation

Brush cut side of ciabatta rolls with oil. Place rolls, cut side up, on baking sheet. Broil until rolls begin to brown around edges, about 2 minutes. Spread apple butter and mustard on each roll half. Top with ham, then cheese. Broil until cheese melts and begins to brown in spots, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with chives and serve.

TagsSandwich Ham Meat Cheddar Cheese Dairy Apple Fruit Main Lunch Dinner Easy Quick Weeknight Meals 30 Minutes or Less Broil Bon Appétit

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