After you make this once, it will be such a hit that you'll be asked to bring it to every Christmas party from then on.
10 oz. finely shredded Swiss cheese
2 c. chopped cooked ham
1/4 c. sliced green onions
2 1/2 - 3 T. Dijon or honey mustard, plus more for dipping if desired
4 - six oz. cans Pillsbury™ Flaky Layers refrigerated Buttermilk biscuits (5 biscuits each)
1 egg, beaten
1 T. poppy or sesame seeds
2 T. diced red and green bell pepper, for garnish
1 green onion fan, for garnish*
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a large cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine cheese, ham, onions and mustard; mix well.
Separate a can of dough into 10 biscuits; leave remaining canned dough in refrigerator. Separate each biscuit into 2 layers. Press each biscuit layer to form a 3 1/2-inch round.
Place 1 rounded T. cheese mixture on each dough round; wrap dough around cheese mixture, pinching edges to seal. Repeat with remaining canned dough and cheese mixture.
Arrange 8 balls, seam side down and sides almost touching, to form ring on prepared cookie sheet, leaving a 3 inch hole in the center. Arrange 14 balls, sides almost touching, around outside of first ring. Arrange remaining 18 balls around outside of second ring. Brush wreath with beaten egg. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Bake for 18 - 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Carefully slide wreath off of the cookie sheet onto a 14 inch decorative serving platter. Sprinkle with bell pepper.
Serve warm with a small bowl of your favorite mustard in the center of the ring for dipping with the onion fan.
40 servings.
*To make a green-onion brush, place the tip of a knife at the onion's middle and slit through the green ends. Place the onion in ice water, which will cause the "leaves" to curl; keep the green-onion brush in water until ready to use.
To make in advance: Assemble the wreath on a cookie sheet; cover loosely with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for up to 2hours. Bake as directed.
If taking this to an event, take it assembled and bake there.
It could also be baked in the shape of a Christmas tree.