Deviled Ham and Cheese

A ham and cheese spread to be served two ways, hot or cold. Cooking time is the refrigerating time for a cold spread.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 2  cups cheddar cheese, grated
• 4 1⁄2 ounces  deviled ham
• 1⁄3 cup mayonnaise
• 2  teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1  teaspoon horseradish
•  pumpernickel bread or   rye bread, sliced thin

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine cheese, ham spread, mayonnaise, mustard, and horseradish.
2. Spoon into a small crock or mound on a saucer.
3. Refrigerate 2-3 hours and serve cold as a spread on bread.
4. To serve hot, preheat broiler, if necessary.
5. Spread mixture on bread slices and broil 5-8 minutes from heating element until bubbly, serve hot.
6. Makes 2 cups.