Cordon Bleu Appetizers

Name: Cordon Bleu Appetizers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1-1/2 dozen
Ingredients: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese; 3/4 cup diced fully cooked ham; 1/2 cup minced fresh chives, divided; 18 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake 15 min.

Yield 1-1/2 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

“Looking for a cheesy snack with mass appeal? Adults and kids alike love these satisfying appetizers!” —Susan Mello, Jackson Heights, New York

Ingredients

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
3/4 cup diced fully cooked ham
1/2 cup minced fresh chives, divided
18 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Beat cream cheese and mustard until smooth. Stir in Swiss cheese, ham and 1/4 cup chives. Spread about 1 tablespoon mixture over each bread slice; place in a 15x10x1-in. pan.
Bake until lightly browned, 12-15 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining chives.

Nutrition Facts

1 appetizer: 85 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 177mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.

“Looking for a cheesy snack with mass appeal? Adults and kids alike love these satisfying appetizers!” —Susan Mello, Jackson Heights, New York

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