Ham Cheddar And Apple Butter Open Faced Sandwiches Or Pizza Recipe

A deliciously unexpected twist on a classic! Inspired by a Bon Appetit recipe, this Ham, Cheddar, and Apple Butter creation can be made as either gourmet open-faced sandwiches or a unique 12-inch pizza. The sweet apple butter complements the savory ham and sharp cheddar perfectly, creating a flavor explosion in every bite. We've tweaked the original recipe for optimal pizza deliciousness, adding sautéed onions and spinach for extra depth and texture. Get ready for a culinary adventure that's both easy and impressive!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 687.7 kcal
Protein 90g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Ham Cheddar And Apple Butter Open Faced Sandwiches Or Pizza

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How to Make Ham Cheddar And Apple Butter Open Faced Sandwiches Or Pizza

  1. Preheat your oven's broiler.
  2. **For Open-Faced Sandwiches:** Brush the cut sides of 4 sandwich rolls generously with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place cut-side up on a baking sheet and broil for 2 minutes, or until lightly browned. **For Pizza:** Use your favorite 12-inch pizza crust. Brush lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil and pre-bake according to crust instructions.
  3. **For Open-Faced Sandwiches:** Spread 1 tablespoon apple butter and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard evenly on each roll half. **For Pizza:** Spread 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard over the pre-baked crust. Dollop 2 tablespoons apple butter evenly across the mustard.
  4. Layer 4 ounces thinly sliced ham evenly over the apple butter and mustard (on both sandwiches and pizza).
  5. Top with 6 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
  6. Broil for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly browned. Watch carefully to prevent burning!
  7. (Optional) For extra pizzazz, sauté 1/2 cup of onion and 1 cup of well-squeezed, thawed frozen spinach and add before the cheese.
  8. Garnish with freshly chopped chives and a generous grind of black pepper.
  9. Let cool slightly before serving and enjoy your culinary masterpiece!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

106 g

Sugar

39g

Fat

115g

Carbs

6g