Ham, Garlic, and Chive Appetizer Spread

By Caryl

Ingredients

• 1 cup Smithfield ham, finely chopped (any ham will work except Smithfield Country Ham, which is too salty)
• 1 8-ounce package garlic and chive cream cheese
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chives, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

1 Combine ham, cream cheese, mayonnaise, mustard, and cayenne pepper in food processor and pulse until ham is minced. Do not over process. Transfer to a medium bowl and fold in parsley and chives.

2 Spoon into a shallow decorative bowl and refrigerate until firm.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS
Garnish with chives. Serve with your favorite crackers or flatbreads.