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Ham and Blue Cheese Spread

This is an easy appetizer or sandwich filling to make when you’ve baked a ham but can also be made by using a small ham steak or even ham from the deli. The deli folks will cut you a thick slice if you ask nicely. Great for potlucks or game day snacks.
makes 1½ cups spread

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces each: blue cheese (not crumbles) and cream cheese, plus extra blue cheese for garnish
  • 8 ounces ham cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 tablespoon chopped red onion
  • 1 large, plump garlic clove, minced
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise – or more as needed to obtain a smooth spread
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
  • ½ teaspoon each: kosher salt and fresh ground pepper plus extra pepper for garnish
  • 3 shakes hot sauce or to taste
  • 3 tablespoons diced red bell pepper, divided

Instructions

  • In a food processor or blender, place all ingredients except diced red pepper. Process, pulsing, until well-blended, but not puréed. Taste and adjust seasonings. Add 2 of the tablespoons of diced red bell pepper and stir in by hand. Turn out ham mixture into a bowl and garnish with remaining tablespoon of red bell pepper, the reserved blue cheese, and a few more grinds of black pepper. Serve with crackers, crostini, or fresh vegetables. Also makes a hearty sandwich. Store leftovers tightly wrapped in the refrigerator for 3 days.

Notes

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