Canned Ham Bites

Directions

1. 1
   Batter: Combine all of the ingredients in a medium mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Breading: Pulse the crackers and potato chips in a food processor until finely ground.
3. 3
   Transfer the mixture to a shallow bowl.
4. 4
   Filling: Cut the canned meat into chunks and put it into a food processor with the pickle slices.
5. 5
   Pulse until the mixture becomes chunky.
6. 6
   Do not overmix.
7. 7
   Roll pieces of the cream cheese into 1 1/2-ounce balls with floured hands to avoid sticking.
8. 8
   Fatten each ball with the palm of your hand.
9. 9
   Portion out the meat mixture to match the amount of cheese balls.
10. 10
    Put a portion of the meat into the middle of a cheese ball and fold the cheese over the meat to enclose.
11. 11
    Once you have a ball formed, dip it in the batter and then roll it in the cracker mixture.
12. 12
    Repeat with the remaining cheese balls and meat.
13. 13
    Heat about 1-inch of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
14. 14
    Gently fry the bites, in batches, until golden brown.
15. 15
    Remove them from the oil to a serving platter and enjoy!