Modern Cheese Wafers and Canapés

Ingredients

• 24 crackers Crackers (Zephyrettes or similar) (Original recipe calls for 'zephyrettes')
• 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, finely grated
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• 6 slices Bread slices (For canapés)
• 2 tablespoons Butter, melted (For canapés)
• 2 large Eggs, hard-boiled and chopped (For canapés)
• 0.25 cup Smoked Salmon, finely chopped (For canapés)
• 0.25 cup Cooked Ham, finely chopped (For canapés)
• 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise (For canapés)
• 0.5 teaspoon Dijon Mustard (For canapés)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill, chopped (For canapés)

Instructions

1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a small bowl, combine the grated cheddar cheese and cayenne pepper.
2. 2Sprinkle the cheese mixture evenly over the crackers.
3. 3Place the crackers on a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and slightly bubbly.
4. 4Cut bread slices into desired shapes (strips or circles). Toast, fry in deep fat, or butter and brown in the oven. For buttered and browned in the oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush bread slices with melted butter and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown.
5. 5In a bowl, combine hard-boiled eggs, smoked salmon, cooked ham, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and fresh dill. Mix well.
6. 6Spread the seasoned mixture over the toasted or browned bread slices. Serve hot or cold.