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Cocktail Rye Swiss Cheese Appetizer

Warm, savory little appetizers made with Swiss cheese, bacon, mayonnaise and chives spread over cocktail rye bread. A quick trip under the broiler melts the cheese and lightly browns the tops, making these an easy appetizer for parties and gatherings.


Servings: About 6–8
Prep Time: About 10 minutes
Cook Time: About 3–5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • ¼ cup Hellmann’s mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup real bacon bits
  • 1 tablespoon chopped chives
  • Cocktail rye bread

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the broiler.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, bacon and chives.
  3. Arrange the cocktail rye slices in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  4. Spread each slice generously with the Swiss cheese mixture.
  5. Place under the broiler and cook until the cheese is melted and the tops are lightly browned, about 3–5 minutes. Watch carefully, as they can brown quickly.
  6. Serve warm.

Tip: These can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated, then broiled just before serving. Keep a close eye on them under the broiler—the small rye slices can go from golden to overdone quickly.

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