Ham and Swiss Dip

Name: Ham and Swiss Dip
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: about 3 cups.
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 2/3 cup mayonnaise; 1-1/2 cups diced fully cooked ham; 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese; 1 tablespoon finely chopped green pepper; 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard; 3/4 cup rye cracker crumbs; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; Rye crackers

I have been making this scrumptious dip for 25 years, and I can't think of a time where there haven't been multiple requests for the recipe. It's wonderful for the holiday celebrations, sports parties and even brunch buffets. -Laurie LaClair North Richland Hills, Texas

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1-1/2 cups diced fully cooked ham
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 tablespoon finely chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
3/4 cup rye cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Rye crackers

Directions

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in the ham, cheese, green pepper and mustard. Spread into an ungreased 9-in. pie plate.
Toss the cracker crumb and butter; sprinkle over cream cheese mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until heated through. Serve with crackers.

Editor's Note

Reduced-fat or fat-free mayonnaise is not recommended for this recipe.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 248 calories, 22g fat (9g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 430mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.

Originally published as Ham and Swiss Dip in Quick Cooking November/December 2004

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Dede0202

Mar 28, 2016

BEST DIP EVER!!!-- My family loves this dip & devours it every time I bring it to a family function. I have had so many requests for the recipe-Thank you for sharing it Laurie!!It is perfect as is-- no need for ANY changes!!
pajamaangel

Sep 19, 2013

I did not like this recipe at all. I think it needs more seasoning to spice it up a bit. It was quite bland and heavy. Not a favorite of mine.
karenkarp

Oct 6, 2012

This recipe is awesome, I did not have rye crackers so I used club, my son and daughter in law were here for the new recipe and had to have a copy to take with them.
tamstrat

Aug 15, 2012

I like to take this hearty dip to parties around the Christmas Holidays. It is a very rich, heavy dip so I don't think it would work as well in summertime when one prefers food to be lighter but a great fall winter dip. There is never leftovers and I give out the recipe a lot. Thanks for sharing it.
lorisullivan

Dec 15, 2009

This is a gem of a recipe!! I wanted something different as an appetizer and decided to try this. It is fabulous. I have made it many times now and every time I make it folks just love it!!