How to Make Mini Ham, Swiss, Rye Sandwiches with Cranberry Onion Relish - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and easy appetizer to serve at your next party or gathering? These mini ham, Swiss, rye sandwiches with cranberry onion relish are the perfect solution. They are not only visually appealing but bursting with flavor, making them an absolute crowd-pleaser. Whether you're hosting a holiday party, a game-day get-together, or just craving a tasty snack, these sandwiches are sure to impress.

The combination of salty ham, creamy Swiss cheese, and tangy cranberry onion rel...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 large onions, cut into medium dice
  • 4 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1 (16 ounce) package cocktail rye bread
  • ¼ cup Dijon mustard
  • 2 pounds thin ham slices from a baked spiral-cut ham (or substitute Black Forest ham), cut to fit rye bread
  • 12 ounces thinly sliced Swiss cheese, cut to fit rye bread Arugula or other baby salad greens
  • 44 Toothpicks

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 44
  • Yield: 44 sandwiches

  • Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions; saute until well-browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Add rosemary and cloves; continue to saute until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Stir in cranberry sauce, and simmer until heated through. Remove from heat and set aside. (Cranberry-Onion Relish can be cooled, covered and refrigerated up to 2 weeks ahead.)
  • To assemble: Working in batches, lay breads on a work surface and spread with about 1/4 tsp. mustard and 1 tsp. cranberry relish. Top half the breads with a portion of ham, cheese and arugula (optional), then the remaining bread slice. Halve each sandwich on the diagonal, sticking each half with a toothpick. (Sandwiches can be covered with a damp paper towel and plastic wrap and can remain at room temperature for 2 hours.)
  • Nutrition

    114 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 19mg
    • Sodium: 389mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 76mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 93mg

    Categories

    Swiss recipes