RECIPES

Red Rock Ham Salad Canapes

Chef Evan Dannells shared this spin on traditional ham salad, “The bright orange color is so striking and the blue veining in the cheese adds a really unique flavor."

Active Time

25 Minutes

Servings

Makes

24 Canapes

Ingredients

2 cups diced smoked ham
12 ounces Roelli Red Rock cheese, diced (2 cups)
1/2 cup diced cornichons
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 bunch scallions or green onions, finely chopped
24 rye crackers

Cheese

Look for the Proudly Wisconsin Badge when shopping for cheese. Any brand of Wisconsin Aged Cheddar, Cheddar Blue or Young Cheddar can be used in this recipe.

Instructions

Place the ham, Red Rock and cornichons into a food processor; cover and pulse until combined.
Combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, half of the scallions and ham mixture in a bowl. Serve on crackers. Garnish with remaining scallions.

Recipe Tips

We tried this recipe with Potter’s Crackers Wisconsin Rye.
Can’t find cornichons? No problem. Swap in your favorite baby dill pickles.

Cheesemonger Tip

Roelli Red Rock cheese has earned “Best of Class” at the 2022 World Championship Cheese Contest. Aged in a cave, this naturally bloomy rinded cheddar with a signature blue vein has a delightfully mild flavor and creamy texture.