Ingredients
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- 8 ounces cooked ham, cubed
- ¼ cup chopped shallot or sweet onion
- ¼ cup diced celery
- 2 ounces brick-style cream cheese, room temperature
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon grainy mustard
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
- ¼ to 3 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1 to 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- ½ to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 pinch ground cloves
Instructions
- Pulse the ham, onion or shallot, and celery in a food processor until finely minced, about 10-12 one-second pulses.
- Transfer the minced mixture to a large bowl and mix in the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, mustards, Worcestershire sauce, and parsley.
- Add hot sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, and a pinch of ground cloves to taste; mix well.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2-4 hours, preferably overnight for the best flavor.
- Serve chilled with crackers, crudités, or in sandwiches.
Notes
The mixture tastes best when chilled overnight to allow flavors to meld.
Store any leftover spread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Adjust the amount of hot sauce and brown sugar according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.