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Hearty Ham Loaves

Hearty Ham Loaves
"This is a great way to use leftover baked ham," recommends Audrey Thibodeau, Mesa, Arizona. "I serve one of these loaves right away and store the other in the freezer for later. They're so nicely flavored with a variety of seasonings that everyone loves 'em!"
12-16 ServingsPrep: 10 min. Bake: 3 hours

Ingredients

  • 1 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 25)
  • 2/3 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Dash ground nutmeg
  • Dash paprika
  • 1-1/3 pounds finely ground fully cooked ham
  • 1 pound bulk pork sausage
  • GLAZE:
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Sprinkle ham and
  • sausage over the cracker mixture and mix well. Shape into two
  • loaves. Place in ungreased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pans. Cover and freeze
  • one meat loaf for up to 2 months. Bake the remaining loaf,
  • uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour.
© Taste of Home 2012

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Hearty Ham Loaves (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine glaze ingredients. Bring to a
  • boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove loaf from the oven; drain. Baste
  • with half of the glaze. Cool remaining glaze and set aside. Bake
  • meat loaf 30-40 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads
  • 160°, basting occasionally.
  • Cover and freeze reserved glaze for up to 2 months.
  • To prepare frozen ham loaf with the frozen glaze: Thaw both in the
  • refrigerator overnight and bake as directed. Yield: 2 loaves (6-8
  • servings each).
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 222 calories, 14 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 58 mg cholesterol, 663 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 10 g protein.
Wine: Light-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.
© Taste of Home 2012