Cheese Tidbits

These Cheese Tidbits are the ultimate party appetizer, featuring crispy buttered bread filled with creamy cheddar, savory ham, and a hint of Dijon mustard. Ready in just minutes, they're an easy crowd-pleaser that's perfect for holidays, game days, brunches, or anytime you need a warm, irresistible snack.

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Cheese Tidbit

Why You'll Love This Cheese Tidbits Recipe

• Ready in less than 10 minutes, making them perfect for busy schedules

• Crispy, buttery exterior with a warm, melty cheese filling everyone loves

• Bite-sized pieces are perfect for parties, game days, and holiday appetizers

• Made with simple, affordable ingredients you may already have on hand

• Easy to prepare for family gatherings, potlucks, and entertaining guests

• Great make-ahead filling helps save time before parties

• Panko breadcrumbs create an irresistible crispy crunch in every bite

• Pairs perfectly with soups, salads, charcuterie boards, or your favorite dipping sauces

Cooking Tips & Tricks

• Let the cream cheese soften completely so it mixes smoothly with the other ingredients

• Press the sandwiches together gently before coating to help keep the filling in place while cooking

• Cook over medium heat so the bread becomes golden and crispy before the cheese filling overheats

• Use freshly grated cheddar for the smoothest melt and best flavor

• Allow the sandwiches to cool for one to two minutes before slicing so the filling stays inside each tidbit

Cheese Tidbits Recipe

Prep: 5 mins. | Cook:  4 mins | Yields:  16 Tidbits

Recipe inspired by “Dining By Rail”, by James D. Porterfield 

Ingredients:

• 6 slices potato bread

• 4 oz, cream cheese, room temperature

• 8 oz. cheddar cheese, grated

• 1 tsp. Dijon mustard

• 3 oz. ham, finely diced

• 3 T. butter for cooking

• ½ c. panko breadcrumbs

Let's Get Started!

1. Trim crust from the bread slices.  Make sure slices are the same size.

2. Place cream cheese in a small bowl and add cheddar cheese, mustard, and ham and mix well.

3. Layer cheese mixture ¼ inch think on three slices of bread.  Top with remaining bread slices.

4. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over a medium heat.

5. Put remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a small bowl,

6. Spread each side of the sandwich with butter, then coat with the panko crumbs.

7. Place each sandwich in the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes per side, then cut into eighths.  Serve warm with toothpicks.