Best Hot Ham Cheese On Pita Recipes

PARTY PITAS

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Whenever the women of our church host a shower, these pita sandwiches appear on the menu. Not only are they easy and delicious, they add color to the table. -Janette Root, Ellensburg, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 16 pieces.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
4 whole pita breads
1-1/2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 pound shaved fully cooked ham
1/2 pound thinly sliced Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

Mix first four ingredients. Carefully cut each pita horizontally in half; spread 2 tablespoons mixture onto each cut surface., On four pita halves, layer spinach, ham and cheese. Top with remaining pita halves. Cut each sandwich into four wedges; secure with toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 557mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 12g protein.

HAM AND CHEESE PITA PIZZA

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This makes a nice, easy lunchtime snack for the kids or a light dinner with a green salad when you don't feel like cooking. You may use whatever type of cheese you like or have on hand, so it's very versatile.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 pita breads
1/2 cup tomato sauce (2 tbsp. for each pita)
4 slices black forest ham, chopped
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
4 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
salt
ground black pepper
1 pinch dried oregano (optional)
olive oil

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for quick clean up.
Place the pita breads onto the baking sheet.
Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the pitas.
Top evenly with ham and the two cheeses.
Season the pizza with salt, pepper and the oregano, if using.
Drizzle with a little olive oil.
Bake until the cheese is golden and bubbly, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Cut into quarters and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 53.5, Sodium 1187, Carbohydrate 37.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.6, Protein 21.8

HAM AND CHEESE POCKETS

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These unique sandwich pockets are filled with ingredients most kids enjoy. -Callie Myers, Rockport, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
2-1/2 cups finely chopped fully cooked ham
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

Let dough rise according to package directions. Punch down; divide into 10 pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece into a 5-in. circle., Preheat oven to 375°. Place 1 circle on a greased baking sheet; top with about 1/4 cup ham and 2 tablespoons cheese to within 1/2 in. of edge. Press filling to flatten. Combine egg yolk and water; brush edges of dough. Fold dough over filling and pinch edges to seal. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Brush tops with remaining egg yolk mixture., Bake until golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 729mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.