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deviled ham in a bowl and on a toasted piece of baguette
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5 from 3 votes

Deviled Ham

Deviled ham is old-school to be sure. This super-easy spread or sandwich filling tastes delicious and is a great way to use up leftover cooked ham when you've exhausted all your other options — or just because you love it.
Prep Time15 minutes
Additional Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Snacks and Starters
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deviled ham, deviled ham spread
Calories: 132kcal
Author: Carolyn Gratzer Cope

Ingredients

  • ¾ pounds (340 grams) leftover spiral-sliced or smoked ham, cut into ½-inch pieces?
  • ½ cup (60 grams) mayonnaise?
  • 1 tablespoon (15 grams) spicy brown mustard?
  • 1 tablespoon (15 grams) Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup (50 grams) chopped yellow onion?
  • Juice of ½ lemon?
  • 2 tablespoons (30 grams) drained capers
  • 1 ½ tablespoons (23 ml) Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons (10 grams) minced fresh flat-leaf parsley (use leaves picked from stems)
  • 2 teaspoons sweet Hungarian paprika
  • 20 dashes Tabasco or other hot sauce plus more to taste?
  • ½ teaspoon celery seed
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon mustard powder

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a food processor fitted with the blade.
  • Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as necessary.
  • Refrigerate for a couple of hours to let the flavors commune, if possible.
  • Serve as a spread for crackers or a filling for sandwiches.

Notes

  1. You can use leftover spiral cut ham from the holidays or a good quality smoked ham. You could also make this recipe with deli ham, but it's not the intended ingredient. Please note: I've listed this recipe as gluten-free, but that's only true if your ham is gluten-free. If it matters to you and your guests, please confirm.
  2. There are three kinds of mustard in this recipe: dry, dijon, and grainy. If you don't have all of them, that's okay. Just double up on the ones you have.
  3. The base recipe isn't very spicy, but you're more than welcome to add as much additional hot sauce as you like. Tabasco works well, but you can use your favorite kind.
  4. The only fresh ingredients in this recipe are onion, lemon juice, and parsley. They really lift the flavor profile, so don't skip any of them or use jarred substitutes.
  5. This recipe works well as a spread for crackers, toasted baguette slices, or bagels. It's also great as a sandwich filling. Try it with lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
  6. The base recipe is pureed until smooth and spreadable, but you can alter it if you like. You could use the food processor just to chop the ham fairly finely and then mix up the other ingredients as a dressing and stir together to make a salad. In this version, try adding two ribs of finely chopped celery, too.
  7. I recommend making deviled ham at least two hours in advance to let the flavors mingle as it chills. It keeps well in an airtight container in the fridge for a week, so feel free to make it in advance and take your time using up leftovers.
    I first published this recipe here in 2010. I've since updated the post for clarity, but the recipe remains the same. Adapted from Food Network.

Nutrition

Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.7g | Protein: 8.6g | Fat: 9.6g | Fiber: 0.4g