Best Ham Olive Hors Doeuvres Recipes

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HOT CHEESE OLIVES



Hot Cheese Olives image

This is classic 1950s cocktail fare that, unlike the savory gelées and boiled ham canapés that are best forgotten, we still want to eat today. Just wrap cocktail olives in a simple Cheddar dough and bake until golden. Martini optional.

Provided by Julia Reed

Categories     finger foods, appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield 50 hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
8 ounces (2 cups) grated extra-sharp Cheddar
1 1/2 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
Dash of Worcestershire sauce
1 large egg
50 small pimento-stuffed cocktail olives, drained and patted dry

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Beat the butter until creamy in a large mixing bowl, add the cheese and mix well. Stir in the flour, salt, cayenne and the Worcestershire and mix until smooth. Beat the egg with 2 tablespoons cold water. Add to the dough and mix just until incorporated. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the dough and flatten out a piece about the size of a walnut into a thin round. Place an olive on top and shape it around the olive, pinching to repair any breaks. Place it on an ungreased cookie sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough and olives. Bake until the dough sets, about 15 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 54, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 55 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

TASTY HAM-OLIVE SPREAD



Tasty Ham-Olive Spread image

Makes a wonderful addition to an appetizer table. Olives add the zip to the ham spread. Add some diced cheddar cheese for a different taste. For sandwiches, I use toasted whole wheat or pumpernickel.

Provided by Caroline Cooks

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup cooked ham, ground
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons celery, minced
2 tablespoons green onions, minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons diced green olives, with pimentos
1/2 tablespoon parsley, minced
salt and fresh pepper
1 dash Tabasco sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Place cubed left-over ham in food processor; pulse to grind. (Careful, not too much).
  • Remove to mixing bowl and add remaining ingredients.
  • Refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.
  • Serve with baquettes, crackers or sturdy tortilla chips.

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