HAM-AND-CHEESE TARTINES

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These tartines -- ham and cheese; tomato, olive, and chevre; and Nicoise with tuna and egg -- are made with toasted sourdough bread, which can stand up to the toppings. This recipe works equally well with other cheeses: Try a mild fontina or Comte in place of the Gruyere.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 pound Gruyere cheese, grated on the large holes of a box grater (about 2 cups)
1/2 pound cream cheese
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
6 slices (1/2 inch thick) sourdough bread, cut from a round loaf
4 ounces cooked ham, cut into 12 slices
3 to 4 red radishes, very thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a food processor, pulse half the Gruyere cheese and all the cream cheese until smooth, about 30 seconds. Transfer mixture to a small mixing bowl. Fold in the thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Place bread on a baking sheet, and toast in center of the oven, flipping halfway through, until golden brown on both sides, about 12 minutes.
  • Spread reserved cheese mixture on each slice of toast, dividing evenly, and sprinkle with remaining Gruyere. Place 2 slices of ham on each toast. Arrange radishes on top, and serve.

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