Sandwich and Wrap Recipes
Ham and Cheese Party Loaf
This clever French loaf is stuffed with a savory ham salad and cubes of Swiss and Cheddar cheese. Make ahead of time and keep well-wrapped in the refrigerator before slicing thinly to serve.
Prep: 15 min | Yield: 30 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ham, ground fine
- 10 tablespoons butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
- 1 1/2 ounces Swiss cheese, in one piece
- 1 1/2 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, in one piece
- 1 long, slender loaf French bread (about 12 ounces)
- 12 gherkins
Instructions
- In large bowl combine butter, mustard, allspice, nutmeg, pepper and thyme; mix until smooth.
- Add ground ham to butter mixture; blending well.
- Slice Swiss and Cheddar cheese into 1/4 inch thick sticks.
- Turn bread top side down; cut off ends.
- Make a lengthwise cut down the center of the loaf from one end to the other, being careful not to cut through top side.
- Spread the bread apart carefully; hollow it out, leaving about 1/2 inch thick shell. (The bread removed from the center can be dried and used for bread crumbs).
- Press half the ham mixture into the bread.
- Arrange the Swiss cheese sticks lengthwise in one row; arrange the gherkins as the center row, the Cheddar as the third row.
- Press the remaining ham mixture on top.
- Wrap tightly in plastic wrap; then in foil.
- Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
- To serve, slice filled loaf thinly; arrange slices, overlapping, on serving tray.
Nutrition
Per serving: Calories: 100 calories Protein: 6g Fat: 4g Sodium: 430mg Cholesterol: 20mg Saturated Fat: 2g Carbohydrates: 8g
Attribution
Recipe and photo used with permission from:
National Pork Board