Ham Cheese Ball

Prep: 15 min Serves: 10 Cuisine: American

This Ham Cheese Ball is a delightful appetizer that combines the creamy richness of cream cheese with savory ham and crunchy pecans. Enhanced with fresh herbs and a touch of heat, it’s perfect for gatherings, parties, or holiday celebrations, appealing to both casual and sophisticated palates.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 c. mayonnaise
  • 2 c. ground, chopped ham
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp. dried mustard
  • 1/2 tsp. hot Tabasco
  • 1 c. chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Cream the cream cheese and mayonnaise together in a bowl.
  2. Add the chopped ham, parsley, green onions, dried mustard, and hot Tabasco. Mix well to combine.
  3. Chill the mixture for 2 hours.
  4. After chilling, shape the mixture into a ball.
  5. Roll the ball in the chopped pecans to coat.
  6. Serve with Wheatsworth crackers or Sociables.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

512 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.6g 27% DV
Total Fat 47g 60% DV
Carbs 18.5g 7% DV
Fiber 12.4g 44% DV
Sugar 2.8g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 766.5mg 33% DV
Potassium 1848mg 39% DV
Cholesterol 22.5mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 110.5mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 43.4mg 48% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 117.8mg 9% DV
Iron 15.5mg 86% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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