Ham Cheddar and Apple Butter Open Faced Sandwiches or Pizza
Elevate your lunch game with these Ham Cheddar and Apple Butter Open-Faced Sandwiches or Pizzas—a delightful blend of sweet, salty, and savory flavors. Perfect as a hearty snack or a quick light meal, this recipe features crusty rustic bread or flatbread slathered with rich, spiced apple butter, layered with smoky deli ham, and finished with a generous sprinkling of sharp cheddar cheese. The magic happens in the oven, where the cheese melts to golden perfection, and fresh thyme adds an aromatic touch to every bite. In just 20 minutes from start to finish, you’ll have a warm, satisfying dish that combines the comforting textures of classic sandwiches with the indulgence of a personal pizza. Perfect for fall gatherings or anytime you crave something bold and unique!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices (or flatbread pieces) Rustic bread or flatbread
- 1 cup Apple butter
- 8 slices Deli-style smoked ham
- 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
If using rustic bread, lightly butter one side of each slice with the unsalted butter. Skip this step if using flatbread.
Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of apple butter evenly over each piece of bread or flatbread.
Layer 2 slices of smoked ham over the apple butter on each piece.
Sprinkle about 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the ham layer for each slice or flatbread piece.
Arrange the sandwiches on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper or foil.
Sprinkle a pinch of fresh thyme leaves, salt, and black pepper over the cheese layer.
Bake in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the bread edges are slightly crispy.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 2 minutes.
Serve warm as a hearty snack or light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
418 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.7 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 71 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 1131 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.6 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.3 g | ||
| Protein | 21.3 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 225 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 302 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
