Chef John Recipe ⊶ Deviled Ham Spread

Very hammy, nicely spicy flavors amplified with a balance of savory ingredients. Garnish with pickled red peppers and chives. Serve with rye crisps for a great party snack that's sure to wow your guests.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds smoked ham, cubed
• ¼ cup diced onion
• ¼ cup chopped celery, including some leaves
• ½ cup shredded hot pepper Cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce, or more to taste
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• ¾ cup mayonnaise, divided, or to taste
• salt to taste

Cooking Directions

1. Combine ham, onion, and celery in a food processor. Pulse on and off until very finely ground, about 1 minute. Transfer mixture into a large bowl. Add Cheddar cheese and mustard. Drizzle in sriracha sauce, sprinkle cayenne pepper on top, and add Worcestershire sauce. Finish off with 2/3 cup mayonnaise and season with salt.
2. Mix together thoroughly with a spatula until smooth and spreadable. Taste; add remaining mayonnaise if too dry and crumbly. Cover the top with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator until flavors meld, at least 2 hours. Transfer ham spread to a serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts

• calories101.2
• carbohydrateContent0.9 g
• cholesterolContent16.1 mg
• fatContent8.7 g
• fiberContent0.1 g
• proteinContent4.5 g
• saturatedFatContent2.5 g
• sodiumContent413.2 mg
• sugarContent0.2 g