Ham, Cheddar, And Plum Chutney On Whole Wheat

Description

Source: THE BIG BOOK OF BACKYARD COOKING - BETTY ROSBOTTOM

Ham and cheese sandwiches are elevated to a new dimension when prepared with a sweet and tart plum chutney and topped with mixed greens. The chutney can be prepared several days in advance and refrigerated until needed.

Ingredients

• 8   slices good-quality whole-wheat bread, lightly toasted
• 3   to 4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 8   ounces thinly sliced baked ham
• 8   ounces thinly sliced sharp white Cheddar cheese
• About ½ to ¾ cup Plum Chutney
• 1   to 1½ cups loosely packed mixed lettuce greens

Directions

1. To assemble sandwiches, spread a bread slice generously with Dijon mustard.
2. Top with 3 to 4 ham slices, 2 cheese slices, and 2 to 3 tablespoons Plum Chutney.
3. Mound some greens on top and cover with another bread slice generously spread with mustard.
4. Repeat to make 3 more sandwiches.
5. Cut sandwiches diagonally into quarters.
6. Skewer quarters with toothpicks to secure.
7. Arrange sandwiches on serving plates.

YIELD: SERVES 4