Ham & Swiss Appetizer Pizza

Think of this as a hot ham and Swiss cheese sandwich reimagined as a pizza. A prebaked Italian bread shell gets a smear of Dijon mustard, then piled with diced ham, chopped scallions, and a generous blanket of shredded Swiss. A few minutes in a hot oven melts everything together.

The Dijon is the move that makes this more than just ham and cheese on bread. That sharp, peppery mustard cuts through the richness of the melted Swiss and gives each bite a bit of zing. Spread it edge to edge so every square gets some.

Cut into small squares for appetizer portions. This disappears fast at parties, so consider doubling up if you’re feeding a crowd.

Kitchen Tips

• Use a prebaked bread shell (like Boboli) so the base stays crisp. Raw dough won’t cook through in 8 minutes.
• Shred the Swiss yourself from a block. Pre-shredded cheese has anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting.
• Pull it from the oven as soon as the cheese is melted and bubbly. Swiss turns rubbery quickly if overbaked.

Variations

• Add a layer of thinly sliced apple under the cheese for a sweet-savory twist.
• Use Gruyere instead of Swiss for a nuttier, more complex melt.
• Scatter everything bagel seasoning over the top before baking for extra crunch and flavor.