Pineapple and Ham Dip
Pineapple and ham dip combines softened cream cheese, sour cream, diced ham, cheddar cheese, and crushed pineapple for a creamy dip with little bits of ham and pineapple throughout. Green onions and a few seasonings round it out, and chilling gives the mixture time to firm up.
Serve the pineapple and ham dip with crackers for a weekend snack, summer gathering, game day, or any time you need something that will impress a crowd.
If you’re putting together a bigger appetizer spread, add another dip like Baked Cheeseburger Dip, Easy Tofu Corn Dip, or Cold Mexican Corn Dip and let everyone snack their way through the table.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- There’s no cooking involved. Mix, cover, and let the refrigerator do the rest.
- You can make it ahead. The dip needs at least an hour to chill, so it’s easy to prepare before guests arrive.
Ingredients
- Cream cheese: The creamy base of the dip. Let it soften so it mixes easily with the other ingredients.
- Sour cream: Loosens the cream cheese and gives the dip its scoopable texture.
- Diced ham: Adds small pieces of ham throughout the dip. Use fresh or leftover ham.
- Shredded cheddar cheese: Gives the dip a little more texture.
- Crushed pineapple: Brings the pineapple flavor and small pieces of fruit to the dip.
- Green onions
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Dried parsley
How to Make Pineapple and Ham Dip
Step 1: Stir the softened cream cheese, sour cream, ham, cheddar cheese, drained pineapple, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried parsley together until combined.
Step 2: Cover the dip and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this dip cold or chilled with your favorite crackers. Seeded crackers, air fryer everything bagel chips, buttery crackers, or sturdy round crackers all work well for scooping.
FAQs
Do I need to drain the pineapple?
Yes. Draining it helps keep extra liquid from thinning the dip.
Can I use leftover ham to make this pineapple and ham dip?
Yes. Finely diced leftover cooked ham works in place of the diced ham called for in the recipe.
How long does ham and pineapple dip need to chill?
The dip should chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
More Easy Appetizer Recipes
Easy Pineapple Ham Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 8- ounce can crushed pineapple drained
- 2 green onions finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Stir together all ingredients until combined.
- Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened before mixing.
- Drain the crushed pineapple well before adding.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator.
- Serve chilled with crackers.
I am not a nutritionist or physician. Any nutrition calculation are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
