Cheddar and Chive Rounds

7 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 6 oz finely grated extra-sharp Cheddar (1 1/2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 6 tablespoons finely chopped sweet onion
  • 32 thin slices firm white sandwich bread
  • 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 bunches fresh chives, very thinly sliced (3/4 cup)
  • Special equipment: a 2-inch round cookie cutter

Directions

  1. 1
    Stir together Cheddar, mayonnaise, onion, and salt and pepper to taste.
  2. 2
    Cut out a round from each bread slice with cookie cutter.
  3. 3
    Arrange 8 bread rounds on a work surface and divide half of Cheddar mayonnaise among them, spreading evenly to edges.
  4. 4
    Top each with a plain round.
  5. 5
    Cover sandwiches with plastic wrap and make more in same manner.
  6. 6
    Spread a thin layer of butter around cut edges of rounds and roll in chives, pressing with your fingertips.

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