You are going to love this easy recipe for deviled ham spread! It’s the perfect quick and tasty appetizer, and our favorite way to use leftover ham.
Why we love this recipe
It’s the day after Christmas and I don’t know about you, but I am, well, FULL. I’ve had more than my fair share of sugarplums and roast beast, and in this nice little lull between Christmas and New Year’s Eve I am going to be serving the Southern husband some nibbles for dinner instead of actual dinner.
I’m also going to be pondering some fun appetizers for New Year’s Eve…and luckily, this easy deviled ham spread is going to work just great for both occasions!
All you need is a nice piece of cooked ham, some cream cheese and mayo and a few seasonings, your handy food processor and about 10 minutes. And bingo! A delectable ham spread that is good on crackers, bagels…oh the possibilities!
Here’s how you make this recipe
This is another one of those lovely recipes that whirl up in no time in your friendly food processor.
A cooked ham steak (or cooked sliced ham if you happen to have that lounging around from a holiday dinner), a little cream cheese, a little mayo, a little mustard and a few other things are all processed into a creamy, tangy, slightly salty concoction that is just begging to be nibbled on everything from crackers to celery.
Even endive if you are feeling extra fancy.
I don’t know about you, but there’s always someone in my house who is totally up for getting fancy.
So whether you are planning a dinner party or a light leftovers supper, deviled ham is for you!
Deviled Ham Spread
You are going to love this quick, easy recipe for deviled ham spread! It’s the perfect quick and tasty appetizer, and our favorite way to use leftover ham.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6-8 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cooked ham
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons grainy mustard
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Process ham in food processor until finely chopped.
- Add cream cheese, mayo and mustard and pulse a few more times until mixed. Transfer to a medium mixing bowl.
- Stir in shallot and parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with crackers or veggies.
Erica says
An easy and delicious appetizer! This went SO fast! Thanks for a great recipe!
CA says
I make something similar. I add celery, chopped sweet pickles and hard boiled eggs and use it as sandwich filling.
This would definitely make fantastic sandwiches!
ColleenB. says
pretty much like my recipe but I also like to add alittle diced celery along with a touch of sweet pickle relish. Sometimes I even add grated onion
Wishing you a Very Happy and Blessed New Years
ColleenB.
Texas
Thanks Colleen! I actually tried some pickle in the last batch and you are right – SO good! Happy New Year to you too. :)
Rachel says
Your dog has the most beautiful coloring, especially her eyes and around her eyes. Is she a mixed breed? I wouldn’t be able to resist giving her some of that devled ham.
Rachel says
or even deviled ham!
Thanks Rachel! She’s a redbone coonhound mix (we think – she’s a rescue so we’ll never know for sure!) :)