Lucy's Ham Spread

Name: Lucy's Ham Spread recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 14 servings
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 3 pounds smoked ham, cut into chunks; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 1 tablespoon prepared mustard; 1 teaspoon vinegar; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 pound processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cubed

by Laura Aguilar 1 year ago

5 (1)

20 minutes

357.2 kcal

5.1 g carbs

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Description

This is one of my favorite recipes. My Mom, Lucy Wahnsiedler, used to make this when I was a kid. I love the flavor of the spread, and it is marvelous for making sandwiches or for spreading on crackers. It is simply delicious!

Ingredients

3 pounds smoked ham, cut into chunks
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pound processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cubed

Directions

1. Place ham into a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and boil ham gently for 15 minutes. Drain and allow ham to cool.
2. Place ham into a food processor and pulse several times to grind the meat to your desired texture.
3. Stir tomato sauce, tapioca, ketchup, mustard, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce in a large saucepan over low heat; melt cheese food in the tomato sauce mixture and stir all ingredients smoothly together. Do not allow to simmer.
4. Combine melted cheese food mixture with ground ham in a large bowl; stir thoroughly. Chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts

serving: 14 servings

calories: 357.2 kcal

carbohydrates: 5.1 g

protein: 24.3 g

saturated fat: 11.3 g

cholesterol: 80.4 mg

sodium: 1783.6 mg

fiber: 0.3 g

sugar: 3.6 g