Spiced Ham and Cheese Toasts

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons rendered bacon fat or unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced sage
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups finely diced smoked ham
  • ½ pound cream cheese at room temperature
  • ½ cup shredded Mountain Meadow Mild Cheddar
  • 4 scallions — 2 thinly sliced, 2 julienned
  • 2 tablespoons Henry’s Horseradish Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 6 slices of firm white bread, crusts removed
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • Kosher salt

Instructions

  • Heat bacon fat in a skillet. Add onion, sage, and spices. Cook until onions are soft.
  • Stir in the ham and cook briefly. Cool to room temperature.
  • Combine the cooled ham mixture, cream cheese, Mountain Meadow Mild Cheddar, scallions, Henry’s Horseradish Mustard, and vinegar in a food processor. Pulse until it forms a spreadable texture.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Brush bread slices with butter and sprinkle with salt. Cut into triangles and bake until golden (about 5 minutes).
  • Spread the ham mixture onto the toasted triangles and bake until browned in spots (about 10 minutes).
  • Garnish with scallions and serve.

Serves 6