Ham Mousse
From: Paulette, Saint-Leonard, Quebec, Canada
IngredientsPreparation
  • 1 pouch [1 tablespoon / 15 mL] unflavored gelatin
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] cold water
  • 8 ounces [227 g] cream cheese
  • 10 ounces [284 mL] cream of mushroom soup concentrate
  • 1/2 cup [125 mL] finely chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup [125 mL] finely chopped green onions
  • 1 cup [250 mL] cooked ham, chopped into a food processor
  • 1 cup [250 mL] mayonnaise
  • 1/8 teaspoon [0.5 mL] paprika
  • Melted butter [opitonal]
  • Soften gelatin into cold water according to pouch instructions.
  • Into a saucepan, melt together cream cheese and cream of mushroom soup, over medium heat.
  • Mix in softened gelatin; cool.
  • If desired, soften chopped celery and green onions into a little melted butter, into a separate pan; set aside.
  • Mix together cream cheese mixture, softened or not chopped celery and green onions, chopped ham, mayonnaise and paprika; fold into gelatin.
  • Pour into an oiled mold, to easy unmolding.
  • Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours until set, before unmolding and serving.