Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature

1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh chives

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

16 very thin slices white bread

1/4 pound Prosciutto or ham

Thinly sliced English cucumber

Ground pepper

Preparation

In a small bowl, combine butter, chives, and mustard. Spread bread slices with a layer of seasoned butter. Top 8 bread slices with 2 slices each prosciutto and a layer of sliced cucumber. Season with pepper. Sandwich with remaining bread slices, buttered side down. With a sharp knife, cut off crusts, then cut each sandwich in half on the diagonal. Serve immediately or transfer to a platter and refrigerate, covered with plastic wrap, up to 3 hours.