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Deviled Ham

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Deviled ham spread in a white bowl served with crackers and on toast on a tin plate.

My grandmother used to make the best Deviled Ham using leftover ham roast. She’d grind ham in her meat grinder and add some of her homemade Mustard Pickles, which is kind of like Chow Chow relish only hers was the world’s best, seriously. Then she’d serve deviled ham sandwiches to my brothers and me while we’d sit by a tiny record player she had stashed in a lower kitchen cupboard- Because don’t all awesome grandmas have a record player on its own secret shelf in their kitchen? I remember listening to stories-on-LPs like Rose Red (the truly original Beauty and the Beast) and Snow White. I’m sure we had other things for lunch while listening to these stories, but I can vividly picture the classic taste, smell, and texture of deviled ham sandwiches. And I’m pretty sure I listened to Rose Red hundreds of times, I can still remember it vividly.

Deviled ham spread in a white bowl on a tin plate served on crackers and toast

My grandmother, the original Good Dinner Mom and best grandma ever, has been gone for over 30 years now and no one makes her Mustard Pickles anymore (It’s quite an involved recipe and I made one attempt several years ago- after I put in the hard work, I had several beautiful jars of waaaay too salty Mustard Pickles that were inedible). ANYWAY… this recipe is the closest I’ve come to the original that I remember as a kid. The combination of scallion, sweet relish, and whole grain mustard is perfect for texture and just enough mustardy taste. Cream cheese and mayo creams it all together and a dash of hot sauce and lemon juice brightens the whole thing. Cayenne pepper does heat it up though- so leave that out if you don’t want it. We loved it with the cayenne. Parsley adds color and freshness.

Deviled ham spread in a white bowl with topped crackers and toast on the side

I did wonder if one of the reasons that I loved this recipe was because of the precious memory it brings back about my grandmother (I’ve got a lot of those, like her famous Macaroni and Cheese). But while I was taking pictures of the deviled ham for this post, I could hear my husband scraping out the rest from the bowl in the kitchen as he kept exclaiming how good it was. If you knew Dave, you’d know that’s saying something. So, I’m confident you’re going to love it even without a special childhood memory attached to it. Better than any canned ham spread, and if you don’t have any leftover ham roast, Deviled Ham works great with any good-quality deli ham. It only takes a couple of minutes to mix together and you’re gonna love it, whether you had deviled ham as a kid or are just trying it for the first time today.

Deviled ham spread in a white bowl served on a tin plate

As you can see, the Deviled Ham is excellent on crackers or open-faced toast or sourdough… however, my favorite way ended up eating it straight off the fork.

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Deviled Ham

This Deviled Ham spread is perfect for leftover ham or can be used with any good deli ham. Great served on crackers or toast and is a fantastic sandwich spread on crusty bread.
Course Sandwich spread
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 1/2 cups
Author Good Dinner Mom

Ingredients 

  • 8 ounces coarsely chopped country ham or good deli ham
  • 4 ounces room-temperature cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 chopped scallion
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
  • 2 teaspoons whole grain mustard
  • 1 - 1 1/2 teaspoons hot sauce Frank's Wing Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Suggested uses: Serve with crackers or toast as an appetizer or also makes a delicious sandwich spread on sourdough bread.

Instructions

  • Pulse 8 ounces coarsely chopped country ham or good deli ham in a food processor until finely chopped.
  • Transfer to a large bowl and add all the remaining ingredients except salt and black pepper. Add salt and pepper to taste being careful not to overly salt the mixture.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate up to two days for serving on crackers or toast. Also makes a great sandwich spread on sourdough bread.
  • Cook's note: The hot sauce will not add heat to the mixture, it adds a much needed brightness. If you like, add a dash at a time but I highly recommend adding it. The cayenne will definitely add a kick, so use less or leave out if you like.

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Published on April 18, 2017

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  1. pam says

    April 25, 2022 at 5:46 AM

    5 stars
    I am personally not a ham-salad fan but this was delicious! My husband made this for me to try something different and I’m glad I did. Great recipe Sally 🙂

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  2. debby hymas says

    April 25, 2022 at 5:45 AM

    5 stars
    Made this last night with leftover ham. It was very good! Thanks Sally!

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  3. katie d says

    April 25, 2022 at 5:43 AM

    5 stars
    Made exactly as directed. Will definitely double the recipe next time, as this disappeared too quickly. –I’ve made this several times now. It’s a winner every time!

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  4. whitney h says

    February 14, 2022 at 6:24 AM

    5 stars
    My husband asked me to make a ham spread and I had no idea what it even was so I found this recipe and tried it. It turned out SO good. My husband said it was awesome! We put it on Ritz crackers.

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  5. martha m says

    February 14, 2022 at 6:22 AM

    5 stars
    This was so good! When I was a kid, deviled ham and cream cheese was my very favorite sandwich. When I found this recipe, I knew I had to try it and it was delicious!

    Reply
  6. Jenn Miller says

    March 28, 2019 at 3:48 AM

    This recipe is awesome! First time making it and my man loved it and he’s really fussy about the taste!!
    Thank you!!

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    • Sally Humeniuk says

      March 29, 2019 at 4:04 PM

      Hi Jenn, I’m so glad this was a hit! We really love this and it’s perfect after Easter or spring ham dinners. Thanks for taking the time to comment, you made my day. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Christina says

    February 16, 2018 at 9:04 PM

    5 stars
    Yummy! This is a must try!

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  8. Carrie Weed says

    September 15, 2017 at 3:31 PM

    5 stars
    Omg!! I never tried nor made Deviled Ham before, it never appealed to me in a can. But when I saw your photo and ingredients, my mouth was watering! LOL It is absolutely so fantastic! I will eat myself sick. Thank you! Love your site and recipes!! 🙂

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    • sally says

      September 15, 2017 at 6:57 PM

      Thank you Carrie! You made my day with your nice compliments. Hope you enjoy the recipe and hope you find others to your liking. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Jay says

    June 15, 2017 at 10:07 AM

    Flashback! This looks,and sounds so scrumptious I can’t wait!

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    • Sally says

      June 15, 2017 at 2:13 PM

      Thank you Jay! For me, this recipe gives one of my favorite flashback memories. Hope You like it. Thanks for stopping by, it means a lot.

      Reply

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