Recipes from Ollie J -- Ham and Cheese Molded Salad

Like many of the recipes posted before, this is going up purely as a footnote to culinary history. While found in Grandma's box, I can pretty much guarantee that a) I've never eaten it, nor b) do I think that she ever made it. [And C) EWWWW ... GROSS!] I can honestly say that this is one of the things that I'm most grateful for this holiday season ... that molded meat salads have gotten out of the culinary rotation.


Ham and Cheese Molded Salad

1/4 cup water
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1 1/2 cups diced cooked ham
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (4 oz.)
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 tall can A&P Evaporated Milk (1 2/3 cups)

Place water in a custard cup. Sprinkle gelatin over top and let stand 5 minutes to soften. Place custard cup in a small saucepan in which there is a small amount of water. Heat over low heat until gelatin is dissolved. Meanwhile, mix ham, cheese, celery, pickle relish, and mustard together in a medium size mixing bowl. When gelatin is dissolved, stir into the ham mixture, then blend in the A&P Evaporated Milk. Ladle into a 4-cup mold, or 6 individual molds. Chill until set, about 3 to 4 hours. Makes 6 servings. 2/3 cup each.

Can you imagine? It'd be funny to write to the address in Manitowoc, WI to see who wrote back. [Apparently, at one time, a manufacturer of polyurethane foam products for the automotive, bedding, furniture and packaging industries.]

Also, did you know that the A&P that some of us on the East Coast shop at, was/is formally known as The Great A&P Tea Company? See? You've learned something today.