Smorrebrod literally translated is 'buttered bread' and widely associated with Danish lunches. The open-faced sandwiches are usually eaten with knife and fork, but make an eye-appealing appetizer tray.

Havarti Smorrebrod

Toppings:

 

1. Finely Chopped Apple
Red Currant Jelly
Tiny Red Onion Ring
Walnut

 

2. Dijon-Flavored Tartar Sauce
Split Shrimp
Dill Sprig

 

3. Cucumber Slice
Sour Cream Herring
Chives or Scallions
Sweet Red Pepper Cube

 

4. Thin Slice Pate
Cranberry Chutney
or Spiced Cranberries
Tiny Sage Leaf

 

5. Tarragon-Flavored
Butter with Capers
Smoked Salmon
Cherry Tomato Slice

 

6. Shaved Ham or Beef
Horseradish Sauce
Boiled Egg Wedge
Radish Slice

 

7. Shaved Ham
Asparagus Tips
Wisconsin-style Havarti Cheese Slice
English Muffin half, toasted

 

Very thinly sliced dense white bread, crusts trimmed
Softened butter
Sliced Wisconsin Havarti cheese, cut to fit bread

1. Spread each bread slice edge-to-edge with butter. Lay on cheese to cover entire surface.
2. Top with desired toppings.

Makes ? servings.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc.