Open-Faced Ham, Cheddar, and Apple Butter Sandwiches

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 cheddar cheese, sliced

1 bunch fresh chives, chopped

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.

From the October 2004 edition of Gourmet.

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Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 5:40pm