Canapés with Cheese and Ham
Description
This recipe won't take much time. You can easily and very quickly prepare tasty canapés for a buffet, feast, or when unexpected guests drop by. All you need in the fridge is sliced cheese and ham, plus olives or capers, and chicken chips. The dish is ready in exactly 10 minutes—start the timer! You can ask children or guests to help decorate the canapés. They can be served warm or chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. If the ham and cheese are not sliced, cut them into thin slices or use a special gadget for this — a slicer.
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Step 2
Place a ham slice on a plate. It doesn't have to be round—you can use a cutter later. If desired, you can place a cheese slice first as well.
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Step 3
Next, cover the ham with a slice of cheese — mine is rectangular, but round ones are also available in stores, though of a different variety.
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Step 4
Thus, layer all the slices, alternating them one after another. Make sure they are arranged evenly.
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Step 5
Using a round cutter, trim everything to form a round piece. Eat the slice ends or use them for sandwiches and other snacks.
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Step 6
With a sharp knife, cut the round piece in half, then cut the two halves into quarters.
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Step 7
After that, carefully cut each quarter in half again, holding the cheese and ham slices in place with your hand so they don’t slip out of alignment. You’ll end up with such appetizing little bites — like tiny cakes!
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Step 8
Thread onto the skewer first a pitted olive or black olive, then a chicken chip.
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Step 9
Garnish the cheese and ham canapés with fresh dill, parsley, or green peas, and serve. You can prepare this appetizer 1–2 hours ahead and keep it in the refrigerator. Enjoy your meal!