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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 2+ lb. ground, cooked ham
- 1/2 + c. Miracle Whip or mayonnaise
- 1/3 – 1/2 c. ground sweet pickles or relish
- 1 4 – 6 oz. diced pimentos or ground, sliced pimentos
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 480g | |
| Calories 122 | |
| Calories from Fat 9 | 7% |
| Total Fat 1.03g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.18g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 487mg | 20% |
| Potassium 923mg | 26% |
| Total Carbs 26.54g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.7g | 36% |
| Sugars 9.79g | 7% |
| Protein 6.51g | 10% |
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