Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1                cup  finely shredded swiss cheese
  4             ounces  ham -- finely diced
  1              small  onion -- minced
     1/3           cup  mayonnaise
     1/4      teaspoon  black pepper
  32                    french bread slices 1/4-inch thick *or*
  8             slices  white bread cut in fourths
  1         tablespoon  chopped fresh parsley or chives

Preparation:

In a small bowl, stir together the Swiss cheese, ham, onion, mayonnaise and pepper. Using a metal spatula, spread a heaping teaspoon of the cheese mixture over one side of each slice of bread. Place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with the parsley or chives. Bake on the top rack of the oven at 375'F for 12-14 minutes, until golden. Serve immediately. TEST-KITCHEN HINTS: Store the cheese mixture in the refrigerator covered, for up to 3 days. For brunch or a light lunch for 6, spread the cheese mixture over one side of 6 toasted slices of rye bread; bake to melt the cheese. Serve as open-faced sandwiches with side salad

Nutritional Information:

24 Calories (kcal); 2g Total Fat; (82% calories from fat); 1g Protein; trace Carbohydrate; 3mg Cholesterol; 60mg Sodium