This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.
Make this easy deviled ham for a delicious sandwich spread, dip, or topping!
This zesty blend of minced ham, onion, seasonings, and creamy mayonnaise is perfect for picnics or as a quick snack.
What is Deviled Ham?
- In a food recipe, “deviled” refers to the heat that comes from zesty or spicy ingredients like mustard or Tabasco sauce/hot sauce. This tasty recipe uses both!
- Deviled ham is a great way to re-purpose leftover ham for the lunchbox, appetizer tray, or church potluck.
- Skip the canned deviled ham, this homemade version is quick, easy and budget-friendly.
Ingredients in Deviled Ham
Ham: Use any leftover ham, ham steaks, or even canned ham in this recipe. If your ham was baked with glaze, you can leave it on or cut the skin off if you’d like.
Mayonnaise: Adds creaminess, light mayo works in this recipe too.
Onion, Mustard, and Hot Sauce: These ingredients (along with a finer texture) are what make this deviled ham spread different from our ham salad. Use white or green onions in this recipe. Dijon is my preference but grainy mustard or prepared yellow mustard are great too.
Variations: Change up the flavor and add your own spices or herbs to this recipe. I skip the salt as I find it salty enough on its own. Try Worcestershire sauce, and mustard powder, finely diced celery, chopped pickles, or sweet relish.
How to Make Deviled Ham
- Add diced ham, hot sauce, and onion in a food processor and pulse.
- Add mayonnaise a little at a time and pulse until smooth.
- Serve immediately, or cover and chill.
NOTE: If you don’t have a food processor, dice everything super fine and mix well.
How to Eat Deviled Ham
- Spread it on toast, crackers, or bread.
- Use it to fill celery for a low-carb snack.
- Mix it into deviled eggs or add it to an egg salad sandwich.
Storing Leftovers
Keep deviled ham cold. Store tightly covered for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
More Leftover Ham Favorites
Did you enjoy this Deviled Ham recipe? Leave us a rating and a comment below!
Deviled Ham
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cooked ham skin removed, diced
- 1 to 2 tablespoons finely diced white onion
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- black pepper to taste
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- thinly sliced green onion optional garnish
Instructions
- Place diced ham, onion, mustard, and hot sauce into a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped.
- Add mayonnaise and pulse just until combined.
- Transfer to a bowl for serving and garnish with parsley or green onion if desired.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Dinner, Ham, Lunch, Pork
Cuisine American© SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.
More Favorite Salads for Sandwiches
I just finished eating a ham salad sandwich served on rye bread with a side of cold pea salad when I saw this recipe. I mixed in some Kraft pickle mayonnaise and finely chopped pickles and green onion to my salad. I’ll have to try adding a bit of hot sauce and mustard next time. It reminded me of the sandwich spread we sold in the supermarket deli where I worked more than 50 years ago. The deli manager would grind up the assorted ends of deli meat along with some ham. They had to change the name from “ham salad” to “sandwich spread” because the ratio of ham to other deli meats didn’t meet the requirements for a “ham” salad.
Alicia, that sounds like such a nostalgic and delicious lunch! Mixing in Kraft pickle mayo with finely chopped pickles and green onion is a perfect twist—so much flavor and texture. I love the idea of trying a little hot sauce and mustard next time—sounds like a great way to level up a classic!
I make these and add cheeses then put on bread and then under the broiler! Delic
That sounds amazing.
This recipe looks great! I have a lot of deviled ham recipes and I always add either green relish or finely diced pickles. Will definitely be making this. Thank you
Excited to hear how this recipe turns out for you, Gail!