Ham Cheese Christmas Tree (Print Version)

Stacked ham and cheese sandwiches shaped like Christmas trees with herbed butter and festive garnishes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 12 slices soft white sandwich bread, crusts removed

→ Filling

02 - 6 slices cooked ham
03 - 6 slices Swiss cheese
04 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
06 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard

→ Garnish

07 - 12 small cherry tomatoes or pimento-stuffed olives
08 - Fresh parsley or dill sprigs

# Steps to Follow:

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 - Place a slice of ham and a slice of Swiss cheese on six bread slices and top with remaining bread slices, buttered side down, forming sandwiches.
04 - Use a Christmas tree-shaped cookie cutter to cut each sandwich into festive tree shapes, reserving scraps for another use.
05 - Insert a cocktail stick through each mini sandwich stack and top with a cherry tomato or olive to resemble a tree topper.
06 - Arrange the mini Christmas tree sandwiches on a platter, garnish with parsley or dill sprigs, and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Fun and festive holiday shape
  • Easy to prepare with simple ingredients
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 softened butter to easily mix with herbs and mustard
  • Save sandwich scraps for breadcrumbs or a snack
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