Italiaanse mini-croques

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Italian mini croques are a good bridge between familiar toasties and something a little more festive. The crisp bread, melting mozzarella and punchy tapenade flavour make them excellent for children’s parties where adults are snacking too.

Serves: 4 people

Preparation time: 13 min

Ingredients

• Focaccia – 1 small loaf
• Tapenade – 2 tbsp
• Mozzarella – 1 ball, sliced
• Parmesan – 30 g, grated
• Ham or salami – 4 slices
• Olive oil – 1 tbsp

Method

step 1
Slice the focaccia horizontally and cut it into small party-size pieces. This bread gives a softer interior than ordinary sandwich bread and stays pleasant after grilling.
step 2
Spread the base pieces with tapenade and top with mozzarella, a little parmesan and ham or salami.
step 3
Close the sandwiches, brush lightly with olive oil and toast or bake until the bread turns crisp and the cheese melts.
step 4
Cut into smaller portions if needed and serve warm while the centres are still stretchy and fragrant.