Leftover Pate

Directions

1. 1
   Put your choice of meat, the eggs, and mayonnaise into the bowl of a food processor.
2. 2
   Add the cheese (see below*) and seasonings (see below*) and process until the mixture is well blended and has a smooth texture, about 20 seconds.
3. 3
   Add more mayonnaise as needed if the pate is too dry.
4. 4
   Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
5. 5
   Serve with bread or crackers.
6. 6
   *For pork: Cheddar cheese and 1 tablespoon curry paste
7. 7
   For ham: Swiss cheese, 4 gherkins, and 1 teaspoon paprika
8. 8
   For turkey: mozzarella cheese, 2 tablespoons olive paste, and 1 teaspoon ground cumin
9. 9
   For chicken: Cheddar cheese, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage, and 1 teaspoon red peppercorns
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    For roast beef: mozzarella cheese, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon horseradish