Festive Christmas Ham Sandwiches

These delightful Christmas ham sandwiches have been a cherished tradition on my holiday table for years. The combination of tender, salty ham, creamy mustard spread, and fresh kale on top of crispy bread creates a perfect harmony of flavors and textures. It's a simple yet elegant dish that brings warmth and nostalgia to any festive gathering.

Ingredients

100 grams (3.5 ounces) fresh cheese
6 slices Christmas ham
6 slices crispbread
30 grams (1 ounce or 2 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh kale leaves

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter and Dijon mustard until smooth and well combined. Set aside.

2. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).

3. Place the crispbread slices on a baking sheet and toast them in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes, or until crispy and lightly browned. Remove from the oven and let cool.

4. Arrange the toasted crispbread slices on a serving platter or individual plates.

5. Spread a generous layer of the mustard butter mixture onto each crispbread slice.

6. Top each slice with a folded or rolled piece of Swedish Christmas ham.

7. Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt over the ham on each crispbread.

8. Drizzle olive oil over the top of each sandwich.

9. Garnish with fresh kale leaves and serve immediately.

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