A ham steak is a thick, single slice of that is cut from the center of a cured and cooked ham. It's usually about a half inch thick and has a rind around it (which is totally edible, but if you don't like it you can cut it off. A ham steak is a nice convenient amount that just needs to be heated up into a ham steak dinner ...or made into this ham appetizer!

Why is it called Deviled Ham?

In olden times, to "devil" a dish meant to spice it up to make it as fiery as the devil, using pepper, mustard abd other spices. (Think deviled egg, which also commonly use mustard). These days we go a little lighter on the devilish flavorings...we add just enough to give it a little sass. So Deviled Ham is finely chopped ham mixed with enough mustard and shallot and pepper (and the mayo and cream cheese to make it spreadable) to give it some spice without knocking us out of our socks. 🧦

What should I serve alongside this ham spread?

So many possibilities! Celery, cucumber slices and bell pepper strips are all great veggies. Crackers, toasted bagel chips and sturdy tortilla chips also work. And any leftover ham spread is amazing on your morning bagel or made into a ham spread sandwich.

Can this recipe be made ahead of time?

Yes! Store it in the fridge for up to 3 days, and when you are ready to serve it, bring it to room temperature for easy spreading.

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Deviled Ham Spread: Tasty Appetizer Ideas

Deviled Ham Spread

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You are going to love this quick, easy recipe for deviled ham spread! It’s the perfect quick and tasty appetizer.

Author: Kate Morgan Jackson
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: Serves 6-8 1x
Category: Appetizer
Method: No Cook
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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8 ounces cooked ham, cut into 2-3 inch chunks
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons grainy mustard
1 shallot, peel and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste

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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.

Notes

- Ham: Any cooked ham you have will work…if I don’t have leftovers, I buy a cooked ham steak, which you can usually find near the bacon.

- Cream Cheese: Either regular or light cream cheese will work.

- Shallot: If you don’t have a shallot, a couple of scallions will work just fine.

- Mustard: We like grainy mustard for this recipe (it has a milder taste) but you can use any mustard you like.

Find it online: https://www.framedcooks.com/deviled-ham-spread/