157 ham cheese recipes

Tender beef meatballs loaded with sharp cheddar and deviled ham, browned and simmered in a creamy mushroom and sour cream sauce, then served over rice. A rich, savory twist on the classic creamy meatball.

Retro molded potato salad set in lemon gelatin with ham, cheese, and hard-boiled eggs for a cool vintage side dish.

Savory mushroom strudel wrapped in crispy phyllo dough with Black Forest ham, mozzarella, Dijon mustard, and Parmesan. A golden, flaky appetizer that slices into elegant rounds.

Holiday appetizer quiche baked in a sheet pan with Swiss cheese, ham, scallions, and pimentos in a buttery cracker crust. Cut into 50 small squares for easy party finger food.

Elaborate muffuletta with homemade olive salad loaded with roasted red peppers, jalapeños, fresh vegetables, and oregano. Broiled until the cheese melts for a hot, gourmet sandwich experience.

Tony's salad dressing: a balsamic-and-white-wine vinaigrette boosted with parmesan, fresh oregano, basil, and a splash of soy sauce. House dressing flavor that beats anything bottled.

Homemade pepper jelly with hot chili peppers, green bell peppers, vinegar, and Sure-Jell. Sweet, spicy, and spreadable, this classic Southern condiment pairs perfectly with cream cheese and crackers.

Lighter sour cream substitute made from cottage cheese, lemon juice, and skim milk blended smooth in seconds. A low-fat dollop for baked potatoes, dips, and tacos with the same tang.

Chipotle pizza with a smoky adobo topping instead of tomato sauce. Mashed canned chipotles in adobo, garlic, olive oil, mozzarella, and a hit of parmesan. A six-ingredient pizza with real backbone.

Smooth shrimp butter spread made with fresh shrimp, cream cheese, butter, and hard-boiled egg blended silky in a food processor. A rich, molded appetizer for crackers.

Three-ingredient cheesy salsa dip made with sharp cheddar cheese spread, jarred salsa, and fresh cilantro. Melts in the microwave in 5 minutes for instant game day snacking.

Pesto mushroom caps stuff fresh button mushrooms with homemade basil pesto and crown each one with a walnut half, then bake until hot and fragrant. A 10-minute vegetarian appetizer that punches way above its weight at a cocktail party.

Pineapple stuffed empanadas. A delicate pastry style dough with a filling of pineapple and apricot jam. Perfect for afternoon tea or healthy snacks for the kids or guests.

Salsa gruda is a chilled fresh tomato salsa with crushed coriander seeds, mustard seeds, and a splash of red wine vinegar. A no-cook condiment built for grilled chicken or fish.

Layered tamale pie steamed in real corn husks with three distinct masa layers: fresh corn, green chile cilantro, and red pepper chili. Served with fresh green salsa.

A quick coffee cake made with refrigerated dough, spread with apricot preserves and sweetened cream cheese, then topped with sliced almonds.