Mini Ham, Swiss, Rye Sandwiches with Cranberry Onion Relish

Name: Mini Ham, Swiss, Rye Sandwiches with Cranberry Onion Relish
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 large onions, cut into medium dice; 4 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary; 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce; 1 (16 ounce) package cocktail rye bread; 0.25 cup Dijon mustard; 2 pounds thin ham slices from a baked spiral-cut ham (or substitute Black Forest ham), cut to fit rye bread; 12 ounces thinly sliced Swiss cheese, cut to fit rye bread Arugula or other baby salad greens; 44 Toothpicks

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If you run out of time to assemble the sandwiches, simply set out the spiral-cut ham along with the relish, mustard and rye bread, and let people assemble their own.

Recipe by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Updated on October 7, 2022

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Prep Time:

35 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

44

Yield:

44 sandwiches

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large onions, cut into medium dice
4 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 (16 ounce) package cocktail rye bread
¼ cup Dijon mustard
2 pounds thin ham slices from a baked spiral-cut ham (or substitute Black Forest ham), cut to fit rye bread
12 ounces thinly sliced Swiss cheese, cut to fit rye bread Arugula or other baby salad greens
44 Toothpicks

Directions

Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions; saute until well-browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Add rosemary and cloves; continue to saute until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Stir in cranberry sauce, and simmer until heated through. Remove from heat and set aside. (Cranberry-Onion Relish can be cooled, covered and refrigerated up to 2 weeks ahead.)
To assemble: Working in batches, lay breads on a work surface and spread with about 1/4 tsp. mustard and 1 tsp. cranberry relish. Top half the breads with a portion of ham, cheese and arugula (optional), then the remaining bread slice. Halve each sandwich on the diagonal, sticking each half with a toothpick. (Sandwiches can be covered with a damp paper towel and plastic wrap and can remain at room temperature for 2 hours.)

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

114	Calories
5g	Fat
11g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 44
Calories 114
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 2g	11%
Cholesterol 19mg	6%
Sodium 389mg	17%
Total Carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 7g
Vitamin C 1mg	7%
Calcium 76mg	6%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 93mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.