Fast and Flavorful Deviled Ham Recipe
Canned Pork Meat with Spicy Seasoning
Elevate your ordinary ham with this easy and zesty deviled ham recipe! By blending cooked ham into a smooth spread, adding spices, and mixing in pickle relish, Dijon mustard, and mayonnaise, you'll have a spectacular party appetizer that's perfect for serving with fancy crackers or on bread.
Recipe At A Glance
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None (uses leftover cooked ham)
- Yield: 2 1/2 cups
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons dill pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 pound cooked ham, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 medium yellow onion, coarsely chopped
- Crackers or bread, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, relish, mustard, Worcestershire, Tabasco, and cayenne. Set aside.
- Place the ham in a food processor fitted with the blade attachment and process until coarsely chopped, about 10 seconds. Add the onion and process, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed, until a thick paste forms, about 1 minute.
- Transfer the ham mixture to the bowl with the mayonnaise mixture and stir until evenly combined. Serve with crackers or spread on bread. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Game Plan
This dish is a fantastic make-ahead appetizer that can be made up to 3 days in advance and refrigerated in an airtight container.
No Leftovers? No Problem!
If you don't have leftover cooked ham, replace it with canned deviled ham or fresh ground ham. The taste will be just as scrumptious!
Semi-Homemade Deviled Ham
When you're craving for deviled ham but don't have the time to make it from scratch, give this simple and delicious semi-homemade recipe a try:
Ingredients:- 1 can (4.5 oz) deviled ham or ½ cup finely diced ham- 1 tsp Dijon mustard- 1-2 tbsp mayonnaise- Salt and black pepper, to taste- Optional: Chopped pickles, onion, or hot sauce for added flavor
Instructions:1. Mix the ham, mustard, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper in a bowl.2. Add any optional ingredients you prefer (pickles, onion, hot sauce).3. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Serving Ideas
Deviled ham is incredibly versatile and can be used in various creative ways. Try these alternative serving ideas:
- Deviled Ham and Eggs: Mix deviled ham with hard-boiled egg yolks for an exciting twist on deviled eggs.
- Ham Salad: Combine deviled ham with chopped celery, hard-boiled eggs, and mayonnaise for a tasty salad.
- Sandwich Spread: Use deviled ham on sandwiches or crackers for a delightful snack.
- Dip for Veggies: Serve deviled ham as a dip for fresh vegetables or crackers.
- The semi-homemade deviled ham recipe uses canned deviled ham or finely diced ham as an alternative to leftover cooked ham in the original recipe.
- The deviled ham recipe can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 3 days, making it a convenient appetizer for parties or gatherings.
- To add extra flavor to the deviled ham, consider incorporating chopped pickles, onion, or hot sauce into the mixture.
- Deviled ham can be used in various ways, such as mixing it with hard-boiled egg yolks to create a twist on deviled eggs, combine it with chopped celery, hard-boiled eggs, and mayonnaise to make ham salad, or use it as a sandwich spread on crackers.
