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ham it up spread

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Sherry Peyton
Las Cruces, NM

I know what I don't like about most ham salad spreads. So I set out to correct it. I am most happy with the results. Take a look and see if you might like it too. If you like this recipe see others at my website: http://mybestcookbook.wordpress.com

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6
prep time 15 Min

Ingredients For ham it up spread

  • 3 c
    cubed ham
  • 4
    scallions, white part and a bit of the green, chopped
  • 2
    sweet gerkins
  • 1 Tbsp
    heaping, of pickled jalapenos slices
  • 1 Tbsp
    dijon mustard
  • 1/3 c
    mayonnaise
  • 1/2- 2/3 tsp
    pepper

How To Make ham it up spread

  • 1
    Place everything in a food processor with not quite all the mayo and pulse until it is pebbly size and encorporated. Add more mayo just to bind. Taste and adjust as you wish.
  • 2
    The point is to get away from the salty, heavy mayo and cloying sweetness. If you like more of this, then obviously add more sweet pickles and mayo. I stayed away from the dill pickles because of the salt.
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