Ham 'n' Cheese Spiders
- 1 (12 ounce) package refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, separated into 10 biscuits
- 1 (11 ounce) package refrigerated breadstick dough, separated into 12 breadsticks
- 1 cup chopped cooked ham
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 12 teaspoons prepared mustard
- 5 slices process American cheese
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon water
- 2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
- 1 tablespoon diced pimento
- 1 teaspoon poppy seed
- On two greased baking sheets, pat five biscuits into 3-1/2 inch circles.
- Cut one breadstick in half lengthwise, then in half widthwise, creating four strips.
- Repeat nine times (save remaining breadsticks for another use).
- Position eight strips of dough around each biscuit to resemble spider legs; twist and press lightly onto baking sheet.
- Tuck a 1/2 inch foil ball under each dough strip so it stands up in the center.
- Combine the ham, onion, butter and mustard; spoon 3 tablespoons onto each biscuit circle.
- Fold cheese slices into quarters and place over ham mixture.
- Pat remaining biscuits into 4 inch circles; place over filling.
- Pinch edges to seal.
- In a small bowl, beat egg yolk and water.
- Brush over tops of biscuits and breadsticks.
- On each spider, position two olive slices for eyes; place pimientos in center of olives.
- Sprinkle with poppy seeds.
- Bake at 375F for 15-20 minutes or until browned.
- YIELD: 5 sandwiches.
buttermilk, breadstick, ham, onions, butter, mustard, american cheese, egg yolk, water, olives, pimento, poppy seed
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/ham-n-cheese-spiders-505166 (may not work)