Open-face ham, cheddar and apple butter sandwiches

By bakers_delight85

Ingredients

• 3 ciabatta rolls, halved horizontally, or six 1/2-inch thick slices country white bread
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 6 Tbsp. purchased apple butter
• 4 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 1 1/4 pounds Black Forest ham, thinly sliced
• 12 ounces extra-sharp white cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
• 1 bunch fresh chives, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat broiler. 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. Transfer sheet with rolls to work surface. 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. Transfer to plates. Sprinkle with chives. Makes 6 sandwiches