HAM & CHEESE BOMBS 1 bomb: 72 Calories; 6.3 g Total Fat (2 g Mono, 0.9 g Poly, 3.1 g Sat); 17 mg Cholesterol; 1 g Carbohydrate; trace Fibre; 3 g Protein; 158 mg Sodium
Block of cream cheese, softened
8 oz.
250 g
Finely chopped lean ham (about 3 oz, 85g)
2/3 cup
150 mL
Grated medium Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup
125 mL
Soy sauce
1 tsp.
5 mL
Sesame seeds, toasted until deep golden (see Note)
1/2 cup
125 mL
Finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp.
15 mL
Parsley stems (with leaves)
24
24
Mix first 4 ingredients in medium bowl. Roll into balls, using 1 tbsp. (15 mL) for each.
Combine sesame seeds and chopped parsley in small shallow dish. Roll each ball until well coated. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Chill for at least 2 hours until firm and up to 2 days in airtight container.
Put 1 parsley stem into each ball to resemble fuse just before serving. Makes about 24 bombs.
Note: To toast sesame seeds, place in single layer in ungreased shallow pan. Bake in 350ºF (175ºC) oven for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring or shaking often, until desired doneness.
HAM & CHEESE BOMBS 
