Indulge in a delightful culinary symphony with our delectable ham and cheese skewers, featuring the tantalizing crunch of Maille cornichons. Embark on a flavor-filled journey as we guide you through three irresistible variations of this classic appetizer.
Our first recipe showcases the harmonious blend of salty ham, creamy cheese, and tangy cornichons, perfectly balanced on petite skewers. The second variation takes a Mediterranean twist, introducing sun-dried tomatoes and Kalamata olives, while the third option caters to vegetarians with its vibrant combination of grilled halloumi, roasted red peppers, and fresh basil.
Each recipe offers a unique taste experience, ensuring that every bite is a symphony of flavors. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your skewers, and let's embark on this culinary adventure together.
MINI GRILLED GRUYERE AND HAM SAMMIES WITH CORNICHONS
Provided by Anne Burrell
Time 30m
Yield about 4 dozen mini sammies
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a food processor, finely chop 2 cups cornichons until they are a coarse paste.
- Spread one side of each piece of bread with Dijon. Top each piece of bread with a slice of Gruyere. Place the ham on half of the pieces of the bread and cheese. Spread the cornichon paste on the other half of the pieces of bread and cheese.
- Preheat a griddle or saute pan.
- Close the sandwiches and press to secure. Butter the outsides of all the pieces of bread.
- Place the sandwiches on the griddle or pan and cook until the bread is golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Turnover and repeat this process.
- When the sammies are golden brown and crisp on each side, remove them from the griddle and neatly cut the crusts off the bread. Cut each crustless sandwich into 8 neat mini sammies.
- Top each mini sammie with a cornichon half and secure it with a toothpick.
HAM SANDWICH WITH CRUNCHY MAILLE® CORNICHONS
Update your ham sandwich with the addition of chopped shallots and cornichons, layered in a roll with parsley, lettuce, and tomatoes.
Provided by Maille
Categories Maille®
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Slice the rolls in half and spread butter on both sides.
- Garnish one half with a few leaves of lettuce and a slice of tomato.
- Top the tomato with the slices of ham.
- Cut the Maille® cornichons in 4, and dice them, then place them on top of the slices of ham.
- Sprinkle shallots and parsley to taste.
- Top with other half of roll and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 32.8 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 528.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
CRUNCHY HAM AND CHEESE
Crushed potato chips put the crunch in this appetizing variation on ham and cheese. "Serve this layered sandwich with a bowl of soup, and you'll have one of the best comfort-food meals of your life," assures Karen Wolf of Niles, Illinois.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Butter one side of each slice of bread. Spread mustard over the unbuttered side of two slices; layer each with one slice of cheese, ham, tomato, remaining cheese and remaining bread, buttered side up. , In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs, milk and onion powder. Place potato chips in another bowl. Dip each sandwich into egg mixture, then coat with potato chips. , In a large nonstick skillet or griddle coated with cooking spray, toast sandwiches for 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 476 calories, Fat 26g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 150mg cholesterol, Sodium 1404mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
HAM AND CHEESE SKEWERS WITH CRUNCHY MAILLE® CORNICHONS
For a simple and tasty appetizer, simply place cornichons, cherry tomatoes, ham, and cubes of Swiss cheese on wooden skewers--and serve!
Provided by Maille
Categories Maille®
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut each slice of ham in 3, and roll each piece on itself to form a little square.
- Slide a Maille® cornichon, then a cube of ham, then a cube of cheese, then a tomato on a skewer. Repeat 3 times to fill the skewer.
- Repeat for each skewer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 68.1 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 618.4 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-sliced deli ham and cheese.
- If you don't have wooden skewers, you can use bamboo skewers or even toothpicks.
- For a fun twist, try using different types of bread, such as ciabatta or sourdough.
- If you don't have Maille cornichons, you can use another brand of cornichons or even dill pickles.
- For a more elegant presentation, you can arrange the skewers on a bed of lettuce or arugula.
Conclusion:
Ham and cheese skewers with crunchy Maille cornichons are a quick and easy appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover ham and cheese. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and crowd-pleasing snack that everyone will love.
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