Warm Ham 'n' Cheese Spread Recipe

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Pattie Prescott of Manchester, New Hampshire says, “I’m always looking for creative yet family-pleasing ways to stretch my tight grocery budget. I usually make this delectable dish with ham ‘ends,’ available inexpensively at the deli counter.”

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Warm Ham 'n' Cheese Spread Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 15 min.

Yield: 28 Servings

30 15 45

Ingredients

4 pita breads (6 inches), split
1/4 cup olive oil
4 cups ground fully cooked ham
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss, American and cheddar cheeses
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Additional shredded Swiss cheese, optional

Directions

Cut each pita half into eight wedges; brush rough sides with oil. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Remove to wire racks.
In a large bowl, combine the ham, cheeses, mayonnaise and mustard. Transfer to a shallow 1-qt. baking dish.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until edges are bubbly. Sprinkle with parsley and additional Swiss cheese if desired; serve with pita wedges. Yield: 3-1/2 cups.

Originally published as Warm Ham 'n' Cheese Spread in Taste of Home October/November 2007, p48