Ham Balls
Savor the perfect blend of sweet and savory with these irresistible Ham Balls! This Midwest-inspired recipe combines ground ham and pork with breadcrumbs, milk, and eggs to create tender, flavorful meatballs baked to perfection. A luscious brown sugar glaze, infused with tangy white vinegar and zesty yellow mustard, coats each ham ball, offering a mouthwatering caramelized finish that’s sure to impress. Ready in about 90 minutes, this easy-to-follow recipe is ideal for cozy family dinners or as a crowd-pleasing dish at celebrations. Serve these glazed ham balls warm, paired with your favorite sides, for a comforting and unforgettable meal. Keywords: ham balls recipe, sweet and savory meatballs, Midwest-inspired comfort food, brown sugar glaze.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground ham
- 1 pound Ground pork
- 1.5 cups Breadcrumbs
- 1 cup Milk
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup White vinegar
- 0.5 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Yellow mustard
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or a similar-sized casserole dish.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground ham, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, and eggs. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Using your hands, form the mixture into golf-ball-sized balls (approximately 1.5 inches in diameter). Place the balls in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, white vinegar, water, and yellow mustard. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has fully dissolved and the mixture is well-combined.
Pour the brown sugar glaze evenly over the ham balls in the baking dish.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes to allow the glaze to thicken and the ham balls to develop a slight caramelized crust.
Remove the dish from the oven and let the ham balls rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Serve the ham balls warm with the glaze spooned over the top. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3486 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 152.7 g | 196% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.2 g | 271% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1052 mg | 351% | |
| Sodium | 8876 mg | 386% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 288.5 g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 170.3 g | ||
| Protein | 235.9 g | 472% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 762 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 17.0 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 1998 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
