Easy Homemade Ham Spread

We love to make this ground ham spread for family get-togethers. It's always a big hit with both kids and adults! With just three ingredients, the spread is ready in no time.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Czech

Keyword Party food

Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings cup

Calories 1229kcal

Author Petra Kupská

Ingredients

6 ounces ham
½ cup heavy cream fat content about 30%
½ stick unsalted butter softened at room temperature
salt optinal

Cups - Metric

Instructions

Take ½ stick unsalted butter out of the fridge ahead of time to soften at room temperature. Finely slice or dice the ham.
Put 6 ounces ham in a blending bowl, then add the softened butter and ½ cup heavy cream.
Blend until the spread has a fluffy texture. While blending, scrape the ingredients from the sides of the container to ensure no coarse pieces remain.
Taste the spread and, if necessary, add salt . Mix briefly once more, then serve immediately.

Notes

The basic recipe makes about 1 cup of spread.
SERVING: This Czech-style ham spread is typically served on a slice of white bread roll. For a final touch, garnish with green sprigs of herbs such as parsley, chives, or chopped spring onion.
STORAGE: Refrigerate the ham spread in an airtight container or a bowl covered with plastic wrap. It will keep for about three days in the fridge.
The more cream you add, the smoother, whipped, and lighter the spread will become. The exact amount of cream needed also depends on the water content in the ham; drier types of ham will require more cream, and vice versa.

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