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Dilly Ham Balls

I'm pretty sure these ham balls would taste good reheated. I can't guarantee that that's so, though—I've never had any of them left over to find out! —Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois

6 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min.

Ingredients

1 pound ground fully cooked ham
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill or 3 teaspoons dried dill, divided
1/4 cup milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 to 2 tablespoons butter
1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup water
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
Hot cooked noodles

Directions

In a bowl, combine ham, bread crumbs, onions, 1 tablespoon fresh dill
(or 1 teaspoon dried), milk, egg, mustard and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Shape into 1-in. balls.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil.
Brown ham balls, adding remaining butter and oil as needed. Remove
ham balls to a serving dish; cover and keep warm.
Pour ham drippings into a saucepan; blend in flour. Gradually add

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Directions (continued)

water and stir until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2
minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to low. Add sour cream and
remaining dill and pepper; heat through, but do not boil. Pour over
the ham balls. Serve over noodles. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (3 each) equals 365 calories, 26 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 109 mg cholesterol, 1,124 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 18 g protein.