Lucy's Ham Spread

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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!

Submitted by Barb Wahnsiedler Klein
Published on June 18, 2020
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
14
Yield:
14 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 14 servings

  • 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 (per serving)

357 Calories
26g Fat
5g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 14
Calories 357
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 34%
Saturated Fat 11g 57%
Cholesterol 80mg 27%
Sodium 1784mg 78%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 24g 49%
Vitamin C 36mg 39%
Calcium 195mg 15%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 462mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.