Ham and Cheese Spread

8 ounces cream cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 pound boiled or baked ham, minced
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon chopped green onion

Combine all ingredients except 2 tablespoons of parsley in food processor or blender and pulse until ham is minced. Do NOT over process. Roll into a ball; chill until firm. Cover outside of ball with remaining parsley. Serve with a variety of crackers.

Yield: 24 appetizer servings.

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