Holiday Ham Balls
Transform your holiday table with these irresistible Holiday Ham Balls, a savory and sweet crowd-pleaser perfect for festive occasions and family gatherings. Made with a flavorful blend of ground ham and pork, these tender meatballs are enhanced with breadcrumbs, milk, and eggs for a light yet satisfying texture. The star of the show is the mouthwatering glaze—a tangy-sweet mix of brown sugar, vinegar, and mustard—that caramelizes beautifully as the ham balls bake to golden perfection. Ready in just over an hour and serving up to six people, this recipe is a delightful addition to any holiday spread. Serve these glazed ham balls as an appetizer, snack, or main dish, and watch them disappear in no time! Keywords: holiday ham balls recipe, glazed ham balls, festive appetizer, baked ham balls, easy holiday recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground ham
- 1 pound Ground pork
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Yellow mustard
- 0.25 cup Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground ham, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, and eggs. Mix thoroughly using your hands or a spatula until well combined.
Shape the mixture into 1.5-inch balls and place them on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar has dissolved and the glaze is smooth. Remove from heat.
Brush a generous amount of glaze over each ham ball.
Bake the ham balls in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and brush the ham balls with more glaze.
Return the ham balls to the oven and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes, or until fully cooked through and golden brown.
Transfer the ham balls to a serving plate, spoon any remaining glaze over the top, and serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3198 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 146.7 g | 188% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.1 g | 260% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1041 mg | 347% | |
| Sodium | 7816 mg | 340% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 240.3 g | 87% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 160.5 g | ||
| Protein | 223.7 g | 447% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 566 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 1732 mg | 37% | |
*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.
