Grilled Cheese, Smoked Turkey and Apple Party Sandwiches

Make this ahead of time and keep warm in the oven until serving, or refrigerate up to 6 hours and reheat in the oven.

Preparation Info:
Preparation Time: 40 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Makes: 32 pieces

Ingredients:

16 slices rye bread (dark, light or fruit-and-berry)
1/3 cup (75 mL) honey mustard
8 oz (250 g) thinly sliced Ontario Smoked Cooked Turkey Breast
2 medium Ontario Apples, quartered, cored and thinly sliced
8 oz (250 g) Ontario Old Cheddar Cheese, sliced 1/8 – inch (3 mm) thick
1/3 cup (75 mL) butter
Parsley leaves (optional)

Preparation Instructions:

Spread bread slices with mustard. Top 8 slices evenly with turkey, apples and cheese; top with remaining bread, mustard side down, pressing firmly.

In large skillet, melt 2 tbsp (25 mL) of the butter over medium heat; toast 3 sandwiches in skillet 3 to 4 minutes on each side, pressing firmly after turning. Transfer to baking sheet and keep warm in oven. Repeat twice for remaining sandwiches.

To serve, cut each sandwich into quarters. Garnish plate with parsley (if using).

Nutritional Information:

1 Piece:

Protein: 4 grams
Fat: 5 grams
Carbohydrate: 10 grams
Calories: 103
Fibre: 1 gram

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