Ham Flakes Mousse
From: Gisele, Aylmer, Quebec, Canada
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] unflavored gelatin
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] cold water
  • 1 [10-ounce / 284-mL] can cream of mushroom soup concentrate
  • 1 [8 1/2-ounce / 250-g] pack cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup [125 mL] finely chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup [125 mL] finely minced green onions
  • 1 cup [250 mL] mayonnaise
  • 1 can ham flakes, drained and flaked
  • 1/4 teaspoon [1 mL] curry powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of pepper
  • Oil
  • Fresh parsley sprigs [to decorate]
  • Crackers
  • Into a small bowl, soak gelatin into cold water for 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, into a saucepan, beat together cream of mushroom soup concentrate and cream cheese.
  • Heat over low heat, stirring until smooth.
  • Stir in soaked gelatin; heat to dissolve gelatin.
  • Mix in chopped celery, minced green onions, mayonnaise, ham flakes and curry powder.
  • Salt and pepper; mix well.
  • Away from heat, pour into an oiled mold.
  • Refrigerate until set.
  • Unmold; garnish with parsley sprigs.
  • Serve, along with crackers.