Name: Ham and Cheese Spread
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Makes about 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 1/2 lb sliced good-quality cooked smoked ham; 1 1/2 oz finely shredded Gruyère (1/2 cup); 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened; 1 rounded tablespoon whole-grain mustard; 4 cornichons (French sour gherkins), finely chopped; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Ham and Cheese SpreadRomulo Yanes

Smear on crackers for an hors d'oeuvre or on bread for a flavor-packed sandwich.

Recipe information

Total Time
15 min
Yield
Makes about 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

1/2 lb sliced good-quality cooked smoked ham

1 1/2 oz finely shredded Gruyère (1/2 cup)

3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened

1 rounded tablespoon whole-grain mustard

4 cornichons (French sour gherkins), finely chopped

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

Pulse ham in a food processor until finely chopped, then transfer to a bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients with a rubber spatula until combined well.

TagsSpreads Ham Meat Gruyère Cheese Dairy Gluten Free Quick Easy 5 Ingredients or Fewer No-Cook Food Processor Gourmet

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