Ham Spread or Dip

Submitted by Alan Leonetti

"This is QUICK, EASY and DELICIOUS. It is also a great way to use up leftover ham, or make a wonderful hors d’oeuvre. This recipe was developed jointly by Alan Leonetti & Dean Ramsey. If you have any questions, e-mail me: [e-mail]"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 4-5 cups

ingredients

• 2 lbs ham (cooked)
• 8 ounces cream cheese (Philadelphia brand, softened)
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 3⁄4 cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄2 cup sweet relish

directions

1. Cut ham into large cubes. Grind cubes in food processor until finely chopped or pureed.
2. Place chopped ham into a bowl.
3. Place the rest of the ingredients, except for the mayonnaise and sweet relish, into the food processor and process until well mixed.
4. Add the ham back to the processor containing the cream cheese mixture and mix until well combined.
5. Place the mixture into the bowl and add the mayonnaise and sweet relish. Mix until well combined. Taste for seasoning and add more ketchup, mustard, relish, or anything else that you feel would meet your taste and liking.
6. Chill at least 1 hour or more for flavors to blend (not included in prep time).