Ham & Cheese Ball
I stopped making it a number of years ago because the original recipe called for tins of flaked ham, and frankly I just couldnโt stomach using them anymore. ย In a brilliant โa-haโ moment last year, I realized I could just use our delicious Leppโs deli hams and chop it myself. ย Family tradition is saved, and ready to share with you all!
Best of Bridgeโsย Ham and Cheese Ball, the โabridgedโ version
Ham & Cheese Ball
Description
300ย โย 400ย gm. piece of Leppโs Country Ham, diced in large chunks
โavailable in the deli, I wouldnโt use Black Forest Ham simply because of the dark exterior
8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
ยผ cupย mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
1ย small shallot, finely chopped (orย 1 Tbsp. finely minced onion)
ยผ tsp. dry mustard
ยผ tsp. Tabasco or Sriracha
1 cupย finely chopped walnuts
Ingredients
In food processor using the chopping blade and a pulsing on/off motion, chop the ham until it is finely ground.
In a separate bowl, beat the cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. ย Stir in all remaining ingredients except nuts. ย If using the larger quantity of ham, you can add an additional tablespoon of mayonnaise to ensure itโs moist enough.
Cover and chill for at least an hour.
Using hands, form into one large or two small balls. ย Lay a piece of waxed or parchment paper on your counter, place chopped nuts on paper and roll ham ball in walnuts to coat.
Tip:ย Freezes well.
