Easy Ham Spread Recipe

Looking for an easy way to use up leftover ham? Look no further than this easy ham spread recipe that can be made in minutes and is easily modified. It's perfect for sandwiches, salads, or crackers.

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: ham dip, ham salad spread, ham spread recipe

Servings: servings

Calories: 119kcal

Author: Barbara

Ingredients

1 cup Ground Ham leftover holiday ham or spiral ham works great
1/4 cup Green Onion, diced
1/4 cup Mayonnaise or Miracle Whip
1/4 teaspoon Salt
dash Black Pepper
1 - 2 teaspoons Horseradish
dash Cayenne Pepper optional

Instructions

Ground ham using a food processor or meat grinder.
In a large bowl, mix together ground ham, diced green onion (use green and white parts), mayo, salt and pepper, horseradish and cayenne pepper. Start sparingly with the cayenne and horseradish; taste, and then add more, if desired.
Serve with crackers, corn chips, on a sandwich or croissant, inside a pita, or on top of a green salad.

Notes

- I often use ham steaks for this recipe or leftover ham from a big holiday ham.
- A food processor is great for making ground ham. Give it few pulses, and it's ready.
- I'm a lazy cook, so I toss my green onions in with the ham in the processor. If you want your greens to be perfectly chopped, them use the reliable cutting board and a sharp knife.
- Modify this recipe to your tastes. Horseradish gives it a tangy flavor but can be completely omitted. The same stands for cayenne pepper. If you don't like heat, omit it completely. Or, start with a little and add more after you taste it.
- The nutritional information is auto-calculated and can vary depending on the products used.

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