Ham Spread
By
Melanie B
@MelBelle
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This recipe comes from the McCall's Cooking School cookbook. It is originally called Ham Pate en Croute. I changed the recipe a bit, so I'll post it as it is in the cookbook and make my alterations in parenthesis. I have made this for many, many parties. It is always a huge hit.
Ingredients
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1/2 cbutter, softened (i use cream cheese)
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2 cground ham (i use finely diced deli ham)
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2 Tbspparsley springs chopped
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2 Tbspchives chopped
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1 Tbspgrated onion
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1 Tbspgarlic minced
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1 Tbspdry mustard (i use dijon)
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1/4 Tbspblack pepper
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3 Tbspheavy cream (i use canned milk)
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2 tspprepared mustard
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2 tspworcestershire sauce
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1french bread loaf or assorted crackers
How to Make Ham Spread
- Beat butter (or cream cheese) until light and fluffy. ***I found the butter to be way too greasy, so I tried cream cheese and everyone loves it.
- Gradually add ham mixing well until thoroughly combined.
- Add all other ingredients and mix well. Cover and refrigerate.
- Cut off ends of french bread and using a bread knife, carefully hollow out the loaf. Stand the bread on end and carefully stuff with the ham filling.
- Refrigerate until firm. Remove and cut into slices.
- ***I do not fill the bread with the ham spread. I found it fairly difficult to do, and the bread got a bit soggy. Rather, I serve the ham spread with the sliced bread and crackers.
About Ham Spread
Course/Dish: Meat Appetizers Spreads
Main Ingredient: Pork
Regional Style: American
Other Tags: Quick & Easy For Kids
Hashtags: #ham #creamcheese
