Deviled Ham is a quick and easy ham salad with a little bit of a spicy kick. This particular recipe gets its pizazz from a few dashes of hot sauce, but you can also add other spices like a little ground cayenne pepper, turmeric, or even mined jalapeno.
Easy Deviled Ham
Enjoy this tasty salad as a spread on crackers or as a dip with celery sticks or baby bell peppers. I like to serve this deviled ham salad in a sandwich on toasted English muffins with southern potato salad, deviled eggs, and Arnold Palmer Lemonade.
There is nothing like a good cherry wood-smoked ham to kick off your recipe. If you love a good smoked ham like my family does, try some of my other great ham recipes like Ham and Bean Soup, Ham and Cheese Quiche, Scalloped Potatoes and Ham, and Ham and Cheese Sliders.
Deviled Ham Ingredients
- Ham – the star of the show here should be a good quality smoked ham or ham steak. Holiday ham leftovers are great for this recipe.
- Veggies – yellow onion and celery are t the best
- Mayonnaise – I prefer Duke’s, but if you have a favorite brand, by all means use it
- Dijon Mustard – adds a little tang, but I have used regular prepared mustard in a pinch
- Sauce – Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce (I like Tabasco Sauce).
How to make Deviled Ham Spread
First, cut the rind off your ham and then cut it into about 1-inch cubes. Add the cubes to the belly of a food processor and pulse in several short spurts until the meat is finely chopped or minced but not pureed. For me, that usually is about ten short spurts with the pulse button. Add the chopped onions and celery and pulse a couple more times.
Add the ham to a bowl with the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire Sauce, hot sauce, and black pepper. Stir to combine and cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 1-2 hours before serving.
Beth’s Recipe Tips
- For the best taste, use good-quality smoked ham, and don’t forget to remove the rind. Leftover ham is perfect for this recipe.
- I do not find that this dish needs any added salt, but if you do, by all means, use it.
- Add the hot sauce to taste, or add a pinch or two of ground cayenne pepper. I like to use Tabasco Sauce.
- Don’t forget to cover and chill the ham salad in the refrigerator for a couple of hours so all the flavors meld together.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. I do not recommend freezing this ham salad because of the mayonnaise. It will separate and affect the texture of the dish. However, you can freeze the smoked ham that you will use to make the deviled ham for 1-2 months. Just place it in a freezer-safe zipper bag and remove as much air as possible. Thaw in the fridge for 1-2 days.
Deviled Ham
Ingredients
- 1 lb. diced cooked ham about 3 cups
- 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 2 ribs celery finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcesterhsire Sauce
- 2 dashes hot sauce to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the ham cubes to the belly of a food processor with the chopping blade. Pulse in several short spurts until the meat is finely chopped or minced but not pureed. For me, that usually is about 10 short spurts with the pulse button. Add the onion and celery and pulse 2-3 more times.
- Add the ham mixture to a bowl with the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire Sauce, hot sauce, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 1-2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For the best taste, use good-quality smoked ham, and don’t forget to remove the rind.
- I like to chop the other vegetables by hand for a uniform consistency, but you can certainly chop them in the food processor.
- I do not find that this dish needs any added salt, but if you do, by all means, use it.
- Add the hot sauce to taste, or add a pinch or two of ground cayenne pepper.
- Don’t forget to cover and chill for a couple of hours so all the flavors meld together.
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Jeff Holley
I’m ready to make a batch. Looks delicious. I’m out of leftover holiday ham right now. I wonder how a ham steak would would work?
Beth Pierce
Ham steak would work great!
Michelle
Such an easy yet impressive dish—thanks for making my post-holiday meals a breeze! This is a great deviled ham recipe.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Michelle! I am so glad that you like it.
Candie
We loved the deviled ham. The recipe was quick and easy. It is a new family favorite. Thanks for sharing.
Beth Pierce
The pleausre is all mine, Candie!
Marysa
This was delicious and easy to make. We get tired of making the same sandwiches all the time, and it was so nice to have something different for lunch!
Harold
I am not a big fan of spicy food but this ham salad was fantastic. Just so your readers know it is a very mild spicy. The fact that it’s easy to make is just another bonus. Thanks for sharing!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Harold! So glad that you liked it.
Tanya D
The addition of hot sauce brings a delightful kick, and the suggestion to customize with cayenne pepper, turmeric, or jalapeno is genius. Quick, easy, and full of flavor—this is a must-try for ham lovers!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Tanya! I am so glad that you liked it!
Katy
I have always loved deviled ham and this recipe did not disspoint. It reminded me of my grandmother’s recipe. Thanks for the blast from the past.
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Katy!
Cathy
I’ve been looking for an easy and flavorful way to enjoy leftover ham, and this deviled ham recipe is a game-changer! The added spicy kick from the hot sauce gives it that extra oomph!
Erik
This deviled ham recipe is my new favorite. Try it on club crackers with a glass of sweet tea and you will be hooked.