Mustard Ham Balls
Sweet, tangy, and irresistibly savory, these Mustard Ham Balls are the ultimate bite-sized indulgence for any occasion. Made with a flavorful blend of ground ham, pork, and breadcrumbs, these golden-brown morsels are baked to perfection before being bathed in a luscious glaze of yellow mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and honey. The balance of smoky meatiness and zesty sweetness makes them a versatile choice, perfect as an hors d'oeuvre for gatherings or a playful twist on dinner. With simple ingredients and a quick prep time of just 20 minutes, this recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort. Serve them warm and watch them disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups ground ham
- 1 cup ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground ham, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, 1 tablespoon of mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix well until evenly combined.
Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each ball.
Bake the ham balls in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
While the ham balls are baking, prepare the glaze. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, honey, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of mustard. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Gradually whisk the slurry into the sauce to thicken it, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the glaze reaches a smooth, syrupy consistency. Remove from heat.
Once the ham balls are finished baking, transfer them to a large serving dish. Pour the glaze evenly over the ham balls, tossing gently to coat.
Serve warm as an appetizer or main dish, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2430 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.9 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.8 g | 174% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 703 mg | 234% | |
| Sodium | 9199 mg | 400% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 213.1 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 124.8 g | ||
| Protein | 165.9 g | 332% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 431 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 1677 mg | 36% | |
*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.
