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Glazed Ham Balls

Name: Glazed Ham Balls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 3 large egg, room temperature; 1 cup 2% milk; 1-1/4 cups quick-cooking oats; 2-1/2 pounds ground fully cooked ham; SAUCE:; 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, optional; 1-3/4 cups pineapple juice; 1/2 cup light corn syrup; 3 tablespoons cider vinegar; 4-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

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Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min.

Makes

10 servings

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023

Meet the Cook: Over the years, I have found this recipe ideal for using leftovers from a baked ham. The pleasantly soft ham balls are glazed with a thick sauce that's slightly sweet with a hint of cloves. I frequently take them to church potlucks. -Esther Leitch, Fredericksburg, Virginia

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Ingredients

3 large egg, room temperature
1 cup 2% milk
1-1/4 cups quick-cooking oats
2-1/2 pounds ground fully cooked ham
SAUCE:
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, optional
1-3/4 cups pineapple juice
1/2 cup light corn syrup
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
4-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, combine the eggs, milk, oats and ham; mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan.
In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch and cloves, if desired. Stir in pineapple juice, corn syrup, vinegar and mustard until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir, 2 minutes. Pour over ham balls.
Bake, uncovered, until browned, 35-40 minutes.

Can you freeze Glazed Ham Balls?

Freeze cooled ham balls mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring and adding a little water if necessary. Serve as directed.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 531 calories, 24g fat (9g saturated fat), 131mg cholesterol, 1574mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein.

Glazed Ham Balls

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