Description

These Juicy Mini Sandwiches are the ultimate party snack, perfect for gatherings and potlucks. Featuring layers of creamy cream cheese and mustard spread, cheddar cheese, deli ham, and baby lettuce between fresh bread slices, these bite-sized sandwiches come together quickly and are fully customizable. Their small size makes them ideal for mingling guests, while options for bread, cheese, and fillings allow you to tailor the flavors to your crowd. Make them ahead of time with simple storage tips to keep them fresh, and serve with easy sides like chips or fresh veggies for a complete party platter everyone will love.

Ingredients

Scale

Sandwich Components

4 tablespoons softened cream cheese
4 teaspoons mustard (Dijon, yellow, honey mustard, or whole grain)
6 slices fresh, dense bread (white, wheat, or sourdough; slightly toasted if making ahead)
6 slices cheddar cheese (or Swiss, provolone, Havarti, or plant-based cheese slices)
8 slices deli ham (or turkey, roast beef, salami, sliced chicken, or thinly sliced cucumber for vegetarians)
Baby lettuce leaves (or spinach, arugula, sprouts)

Instructions

Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and mustard until smooth and well combined. This flavorful spread will add a creamy tang to your sandwiches.
Assemble the Layered Sandwiches: Place 3 slices of bread on your work surface. Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture on each slice, using about half the mixture in total. On one slice, layer 2 slices of cheddar cheese, 1 or 2 slices of ham, and top with baby lettuce leaves. Place a second slice of bread on top, spread with remaining cream cheese mixture, and repeat layering with cheese, ham, and lettuce. Finally, top with the third slice of bread, cream cheese side down. Press gently to secure the layers. Repeat to assemble the second sandwich with the remaining bread and fillings.
Cut the Sandwiches into Mini Sandwiches: Carefully cut each assembled sandwich in half. Insert 6 toothpicks into each half to keep layers intact and aid cutting. Then carefully cut around the toothpicks to create 6 mini sandwiches from each half, yielding 12 mini sandwiches per whole sandwich.
Serve and Enjoy: Arrange the mini sandwiches on a serving tray. They are perfect for parties or casual lunches, offering an easy-to-eat, flavorful bite-sized snack.

Notes

To prevent soggy bread when making ahead, slightly toast bread or prepare spreads up to 4 hours in advance; assemble sandwiches 1–2 hours before serving.
Leave a small border when spreading cream cheese and mustard to avoid messiness.
Wrap sandwiches tightly with plastic wrap or store in airtight containers and refrigerate to maintain freshness.
Bring sandwiches to room temperature about 15 minutes before serving to soften cheese and enhance flavors.
Customize by substituting cream cheese with mayo, hummus, or mashed avocado; mustard with pesto or ranch; and meats or cheeses as desired.
Pair with simple sides like potato chips, pretzels, raw veggies with dip, pasta salad, or fruit salad for a complete party spread.
Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge up to 24 hours; bread may soften but sandwiches remain tasty.
Transport sandwiches in a single layer with an ice pack to avoid squishing at potlucks.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: mini sandwiches, party snacks, easy sandwiches, bite-sized sandwiches, deli ham sandwiches, cream cheese sandwiches, crowd-pleaser, potluck food