Now, let me tell y’all something, this deviled ham recipe is straight-up old school in the best way. The kind of spread your grandma kept in a little glass bowl in the fridge, covered with plastic wrap and ready for when company dropped by unannounced. Bet I’m not reinventing the wheel here with this deviled ham recipe, but what I’m doing is respecting it. Serve on sandwiches, crackers, or just eat with a spoon in your kitchen when no one’s looking.
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How to Make Deviled Ham
Step 1: Place ham pieces in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped, but not broken down to a paste.
Step 2: Add all the other ingredients to a large bowl and stir in the diced ham. Whisk together until everything is evenly mixed. Cover and chill for at least an hour before serving.
PRO TIP: Got leftover holiday ham? Use it, boos! That seasoned or glazed ham adds extra flavor to your deviled ham salad and saves you a trip to the store.
Deviled Ham Recipe
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cooked ham low sodium, if possible, cut into large pieces
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 small shallot minced
- 1 celery stalk finely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
- 2 scallions minced
- ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1 ½ tablespoon finely chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- In a food processor, place ham pieces and pulse 5-6 times until ham is finely chopped, but not broken down to a paste.
- In a large bowl, add all the other ingredients and whisk together. Stir in diced ham until everything is evenly mixed.
- Cover and chill for at least an hour before serving. Enjoy on a cracker (with unsalted tops), spread on a Romaine or butter leaf, or in a sandwich.
Notes
- Use the right ham. Please skip the pre-sliced deli stuff. It’s way too thin and turns mushy quickly. This deviled ham spread needs a thick piece!
- Chop your veggies like you mean it. A big chunk of shallot or celery can throw the whole thing off. Mince the veggies up nice and small.
- If you don’t have a food processor, use a strong blender. Or just dice the ham real fine with a sharp knife. Then stir it all together by hand with some elbow grease.
- Let it chill, boos. Pop that bowl in the fridge for about an hour to let everything come together. The flavor will get better, promise!
- Fridge: Spoon your deviled ham into an airtight container and press plastic wrap right on the surface to keep it fresh. Pop it in the fridge, and it’ll keep for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Store it in a freezer-safe bag (flatten it out to save space) or container, and it’ll last up to 2 months. Let it thaw overnight in the fridge, then give it a good stir to bring that creamy texture back.
Nutrition
Serving Suggestions
- Make It a Dip: This deviled ham dip is a hit with crackers, celery, a slice of bread, or even some sliced cucumbers.
- Bread: Sandwiches get a whole lot more interesting with a smear of this spread. And for a real treat, spread it on garlic bread!
- Burgers: Whether it’s a juicy beef burger, a bacon cheddar burger, or my chipotle black bean burgers, a dollop of this spread will make them 10 times better!
- Rolls: Those dinner rolls on your table? Split em and spread em with this ham goodness!
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Recipe Help
Yup! Make it a day or two early and stash it in the fridge. One less thing to worry about when you’re juggling party prep.
Sure can! Try it in an omelet or spread it on chicken before baking for a flavorful crust.
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This was perfect as an appetiser and all my guests loved it! Thank you for sharing!
I made this again for Memorial weekend. It was a hit again and again! Thanks for the great recipe and for allowing me to get raving comments from my guests. 🙂
This made such a delicious appetizer! I whipped up this deviled ham and served them on crackers with some sliced tomatoes. So delicious!
I hadn’t heard of deviled ham before but found this recipe to use up some leftovers. It was soooo good. It’s going to be a regular for us now!
So glad you liked it!!
I had some leftover ham and I needed something tasty to do with it and came across your deviled ham. It came out so good! I’ll be using it again soon.
This is a versatile dish, it can be partnered by anything i guess, It is vibrant, and looks delicious. It does not miss i tell you!
This is so yummy and the best to have it ready to prep up a meal immediately. My family would love this Ham and sauce combinations.
Mmmm delicious dish! I never knew deviled ham would be so good! It’s a simple dish but so tasty!