Double cross post! Ham appetizer?

10 years ago

For those you have seen this in the other forums, please ignore!

We are going out for Easter to a new restaurant that will not serve ham. DH is the only one who would order it, others always order lamb or vegetarian. WE serve appetizers at home before heading out to dinner.

I am looking for an appetizer so DH can get his ham fix!

Thanks.

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plllog

10 years ago

Deviled ham eggs (like deviled eggs with ham in the filling).

Ham canapes.

Ham "sandwiches" on small baguette slices.

Ham mini-tarts.

Ham mini-quiches.

Chunky ham salad on endive or celery boats.

Choux paste puffs filled with ham pie filling.

Warm ham chunks served with a hot apricot glaze in a fondue pot, with crusty bread chunks or bell pepper wedges to catch the drips.

Ham slices wrapped around whatever filling you like: e.g., nuts and dried fruit, cheese and chopped vegetables, chopped sautéed mushroom and onions, "stuffing", etc.

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10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
This aren't my favorite appetizer but a bit different and tasty.

Ham Balls (Sunset)

2 C. (9 oz.) ham pieces
16 oz. can well-drained sauerkraut

3 Tbsp. margarine
1 med. onion, minced
6 Tbsp. flour
1 egg
1/2 tsp. each Worcestershire & dry mustard
1 Tbsp. chopped parsley

Grind ham and sauerkraut together; set aside.
Saute onion in margarine 5 min.
Stir in flour, allowing thick roux to form - about 3 min.; cool slightly.

In lg. bowl, whisk egg, Worcestershire, mustard & parsley.
Blend in cooled roux mixture. Stir in ham-sauerkraut mixture; chill.

Form bite-sized balls, dip in batter & fry in 2" oil. Freeze or serve.
[Frozen ham balls --- reheat at 400 degrees 15 min.]

Batter
1 1/3 C. flour
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 C. water
needs 1/2 tsp. Lawry's seasoning salt

Beat smooth. I find it too thick and blend. 3 more Tbsp. water plus 1/2 tsp. Lawry's seasoned salt helped.
The paprika gives a wonderful color to the batter but I sometimes omit the batter and freeze the ham balls. I think they could use a dipping sauce.
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lindac92
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10 years ago
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