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Classic Deviled Ham Spread

A great "no cook" spread for summer sandwiches or salad. Remember those small cans wrapped in white paper called Deviled Ham Spread? I sure do, way back in the 1980s for me.
Course: catherines plates, classic salads, deviled ham, ham sandwich, ham spread, Main Course, Main Dish, Sandwich
Cuisine: American
Author: Catherine's Plates

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • cutting board & sharp knife
  • large mixing bowl
  • measuring cups & spoons

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs cooked smoked ham
  • 3 sweet peppers, remove stem and seeds
  • 3 green onions, cut into 3 pieces
  • 2 ribs celery, cut into 3 pieces
  • 1/4 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire
  • 1 TBS Dijon mustard
  • 1 TBS dried parsley
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Chop ham into large pieces on your cutting board using a sharp knife. In batches, break down the ham in the food processor until its a mince (very small pieces). Place minced ham into a large mixing bowl.
  • Place vegetables into food processor and pulse until a fine mince. The same texture as the ham. Place minced vegetables into mixing bowl with minced ham.
  • Add in mayonnaise, Worcestershire, Dijon, dried parsley, turmeric, paprika, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
  • Serve up on bread, crackers, veggie sticks, pita bread or eat as a salad. This will keep in refrigerator for up to 5 days.