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Cheese recipes / Swiss cheese recipes / Ham and Swiss Cheese Spread Recipe
| Ingredients |
- 1 (3 ounces) package cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp prepared horseradish
- 1/2 pound smoked ham, finely chopped in a food processor
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp Swiss cheese
- 1 Tbsp shredded onion (use the large holes on a box grater)
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| Preparation |
With a rubber spatula, mash the cream cheese, mayonnaise, mustard, and horseradish in a medium bowl until smooth. Mix in the ham, Swiss cheese, and onion. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours, or overnight.
Transfer to a serving bowl and serve chilled with crisp rye crackers, toasted rye or pumpernickel bread, or flatbread crisps. The spread may be prepared up to 2 days ahead. Try leftovers spread on toast and broiled until bubbling.
Yield: 2-1/2 cups
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