CHOPPED HAM AND CHEESE SPREAD

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This was one of those serendipitous creations I came up with to take to a last minute gathering. It was made with the ingredients I had in the fridge, yet turned out to be a hit. My family loves it, too.

Provided by Vina7737

Categories     Ham

Time 15m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces softened cream cheese
1/2 cup Miracle Whip (don't sub mayo)
1 cup finely diced ham
5 green onions, finely chopped
3 tablespoons finely chopped green peppers
1 tablespoon Frank's red hot sauce
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese, Miracle Whip, Red Hot sauce, and horseradish, until smooth.
  • Stir in the remaining ingredients and taste before adding salt.
  • The ham usually adds enough salt.
  • Chill, covered, until serving.
  • (It's best if allowed to sit a couple of hours, but can be served immediately).
  • NOTE: You need the sweetness that the Miracle Whip adds; that's the reason for not using mayo.
  • Also, if you use a different hot sauce you will want to adjust the amount.
  • Frank's isn't very spicy, but it adds wonderful flavor.
  • Something like Tabasco will add much more heat, but not as much flavor.

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