Ham Cheese Christmas Tree (Printable Version)

Savory ham and creamy cheese stacks cut into festive Christmas tree shapes, ideal for holiday parties.

# 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 or cheddar cheese
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 for decoration

# How To Make It:

01 - In a small bowl, combine softened butter, chopped chives, and Dijon mustard until fully blended.
02 - Spread the herbed butter thinly on one side of each bread slice.
03 - On six buttered sides, layer one slice of ham and one slice of cheese each. Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side down, forming sandwiches.
04 - Use a Christmas tree-shaped cookie cutter to cut each sandwich into 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 as the tree topper.
06 - Arrange the mini sandwiches on a platter and decorate with parsley or dill sprigs. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun and festive holiday appetizer
  • Easy to prepare and customize
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 to ensure clean edges
  • Prepare sandwiches ahead and refrigerate before cutting for easier shaping
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