Cheddar 'n' Chive Triangles

English muffin quarters spread with sharp Cheddar, scallions, capers and mayonnaise and broiled until golden. Freeze them ahead and bake as needed. Makes 56 triangles.

VegetarianNo added sugar

Contains: milk, egg, wheat. Based on the ingredients as written; check package labels, which can change.

From the recipe book of Sandra Mills, a Le Cordon Bleu-trained cook in our family.

Broiled English muffin triangles topped with melted Cheddar, scallions and capers
  • Prep 25 min
  • Cook 5 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Yield 56 triangles

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These little cheese toasts from Sandra Mills's recipe book are a make-ahead hostess's best friend. English muffins are spread with a mix of sharp Cheddar, finely chopped scallions, capers and mayonnaise, cut into triangles and frozen.

When guests arrive, they go straight from the freezer under the broiler or into the toaster oven for about five minutes, until bubbling and golden. Sandra chops the scallions with scissors.

Ingredients

  • 7 English muffins
  • 1/2 pound shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 6 scallions, chopped fine (I use a scissors.)
  • 1 teaspoon capers (optional)
  • 1 cup Hellman's Mayonnaise

New to an ingredient? See Capers in our kitchen glossary.

Instructions

  1. Split the muffins. Cut or break the muffins in half.
  2. Mix the topping. Combine the cheese, scallions, capers and mayonnaise in a small bowl.
  3. Spread and cut. Spread the mixture on the muffins. Cut each muffin half into quarters.
  4. Freeze. To store, place the muffin pieces on a cookie sheet and put them in the freezer until frozen solid, approximately 10 minutes. Pack the frozen hors d'oeuvres in zip-lock bags.
  5. Broil. When ready to use, cook them under the broiler or in the toaster oven on top brown for about 5 minutes, or until golden brown.

Nutrition per triangle (estimated)

50Calories
2 gCarbohydrates
0 gFiber
2 gNet carbs
1 gProtein
4 gFat

Estimated per triangle (the recipe makes 56 triangles), using USDA FoodData Central values for each ingredient. Net carbs are carbohydrates minus fiber. Optional ingredients, garnishes and anything served on the side are not included, and marinades are counted at about a third because most is discarded. Brands and portion sizes change the numbers.

VegetarianNo added sugar

Tips

  • Watch them closely under the broiler; cheese toppings go from golden to burnt quickly.
  • They can be broiled right away without freezing.

Questions about this recipe

Can I make Cheddar 'n' Chive Triangles ahead?
Yes. That is the point of the recipe: freeze the topped triangles on a sheet, bag them, and broil them straight from the freezer for about 5 minutes.

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