Best Gentlemens Morsels Recipes

GENTLEMEN'S MORSELS

Steps:

• Lay bread slices out on the counter or cutting board.
• Spread half the bread slices with a thin layer of apricot jam.
• Arrange sliced ham on top.
• Spread the other bread slices with a thin layer of Dijon mustard and set on top of the ham.
• With a serrated knife, trim the crusts.
• To serve, cut into squares, triangles, or fingers.

GENTLEMEN'S CASSEROLE FROM SOUTHERN LIVING

Steps:

• Bake four pastry shells according to package directions. Reserve remaining shells for another use.
• Microwave milk in a 2 cup microwave-safe glass measuring cup on HIGH for 1 minute.
• Melt 1 tablespoons butter in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat; gradually whisk in flour. Cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly. Gradually whisk in warm milk; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, 3-5 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat; whisk in 1/2 cup of Gruyere cheese, salt and pepper.
• Melt remaining 1 tbsp of butter in a medium-size nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add ham and green onions and saute 2 minutes or until green onions are tender. Add eggs and cook, without stirring, 1-2 minutes or until eggs begin to set on bottom. Gently draw cooked edges away from sides of pan to form large peices. Cook, stirring occasionally, 1-2 minutes or until eggs are thickened and moist. Do not overstir. Gently fold in reserved Gruyere cheese sauce.
• Spoon egg mixture into prepared pastry shells. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup of Gruyere cheese and paprika and garnish with chopped green onions, if desired.
• Can substitute extra-sharp white cheddar for Gruyere and chopped cooked chicken for ham.

HIDDEN MINT MORSELS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream the shortening, butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Cover tightly and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a lightly floured 1-1/2-in. round cookie cutter; place on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 375° until set, 6-8 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , In a large bowl, combine all the peppermint layer ingredients. Knead for 1 minute or until smooth. Shape into 120 balls, 1/2 in. each. Place a ball on each cookie and flatten to cover cookie. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; refrigerate for 30 minutes. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Spread about 1 teaspoonful over each cookie. Chill until firm.