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Finger Sandwiches

Classic tea-time finger sandwiches with ham, cheese, egg, and lettuce, held together with toothpicks for easy serving.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
320
Protein
18g
Finger Sandwiches
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Ingredients

  • 8 slices bread slices
  • 4 slices ham
  • 4 slices cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 leaves lettuce leaves
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  1. 1

    Hard-boil the eggs for 9 minutes, then cool, peel, and slice thinly.

  2. 2

    Spread butter on one side of each bread slice, then spread mayonnaise on top.

  3. 3

    Layer ham, cheese, egg slices, and lettuce on 4 bread slices.

  4. 4

    Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side down.

  5. 5

    Press gently, then trim crusts and cut each sandwich into triangles.

  6. 6

    Secure each triangle with a toothpick with red beads before serving.

Tools you’ll need

  • small pot
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • toothpicks

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