Description
This recipe offers a simple and quick way to make delicious ham rillettes without any cooking. It’s perfect for a flavorful appetizer or spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g cooked ham, shredded or finely diced
- 100g cream cheese, softened
- 50g unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded ham, softened cream cheese, softened butter, Dijon mustard, chopped chives, and black pepper.
- Mash all ingredients together with a fork until well combined and a spreadable consistency is achieved.
- For a smoother texture, you can briefly pulse the mixture in a food processor.
- Transfer the rillettes to a serving dish or airtight container.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve with crusty bread, crackers, or cornichons.
Notes
- For best flavor, use good quality cooked ham.
- Adjust the amount of Dijon mustard to your taste.
- Rillettes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- You can add a pinch of nutmeg for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 50g
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: ham rillettes, no-cook, easy recipe, quick appetizer, French spread, ham spread