Dill Pickle & Ham Cheese Spread Recipe

Ingredients

• 8 oz Ham Lunch Meat (sliced, cut into bite‑size pieces; adjust amount to taste)
• 2 8‑oz blocks Cream Cheese (softened; can microwave 30‑45 seconds)
• 1 tsp Onion Powder (adjust to taste; add at the end of mixing)
• 8 oz Baby Dill Pickles (ends trimmed, chopped to about dime size (≈20 pickles))
• 2 tbsp Dill Pickle Juice (from the same jar, adds moisture and flavor)
• 1 box Ritz Crackers (football‑shaped) (for serving; any sturdy cracker works)

Instructions

1. Soften Cream Cheese

   Place the two blocks of cream cheese (still in their foil) into a microwave‑safe bowl and microwave on high for 30‑45 seconds, checking that it is soft but not melted.

   Time: PT1M

2. Prepare the Ham

   Take about 8 oz of the ham lunch meat, slice it into strips, then cut the strips into bite‑size pieces.

   Time: PT5M

3. Chop the Dill Pickles

   Trim the ends off roughly 20 baby dill pickles, then dice them into pieces a little smaller than a dime.

   Time: PT3M

4. Combine Main Ingredients

   In the mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese, diced ham, chopped pickles, 2 tbsp dill pickle juice, and 1 tsp onion powder.

   Time: PT2M

5. Mix Until Smooth

   Using the electric mixer on low speed, blend the mixture until it is uniform and creamy, about 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

6. Portion and Store

   Spoon half of the spread into a serving dish and the other half into a separate container. Cover each with Saran wrap and refrigerate.

   Time: PT2M

7. Garnish and Serve

   Garnish the serving dish with a few thin pickle slices. Serve with football‑shaped Ritz crackers (or pretzel crisps) and an appetizer knife for spreading.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

233

Protein

8 g

Carbohydrates

1.5 g

Fat

19 g

Fiber

0.1 g