Creamed Ham & Peas on Toast

2 Pkgs. Classic Cream Sauce Mix

1 1/2 C. diced Deutschland Meats Ham

1 Pkg. Frozen Baby Sweet Peas

4 Slices thick Whole Wheat Bread, toasted & buttered

Prepare cream sauce according to directions on package.  Add ham and frozen peas.  Cook over low heat until very hot but not boiling (about 3 minutes).  Cut toast into bite-sized pieces and divide between four plates.  Pour creamed ham mixture over toast pieces and serve immediately.

Easy Herbed Cream Cheese Spread

2 T. Finely chopped Basil

Grated peel of 1 lemon

1/2 tsp. Cracked Black Pepper

1  8 oz. pkg. Cream Cheese

2 T. Shredded Parmesan Cheese

2 T. chopped Deutschland Meats Ham

Mix basil, lemon peel and pepper on shallow plate until well blended.  Place cream cheese in basil mixture;  turn to evenly coat all sides, pressing basil mixture into cream cheese to secure.  Cut cream cheese block horizontally in half; place one half on serving dish basil mixture side down.  Sprinkle Parmesan cheese onto cut side of cream cheese.  Top with ham and second half of cream cheese.  Serve at room temperature or microwave on HIGH 45 sec. or until warm.  Serve as a spread with crackers.