Description
Savory Baked Ham Balls with a Sweet-Tangy Twist
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked ham
- 1 cup ground pork
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large beaten egg
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a greased 13×9-inch casserole dish.
- Process chunks of cooked ham in a food processor until they resemble ground pork.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, and mix gently.
- Form the mixture into 1/3 cup-sized balls and arrange them in the dish.
- Bake uncovered for 15 minutes.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking together the glaze ingredients in a saucepan.
- Pour the prepared glaze over the ham balls and return to the oven for an additional 40 minutes.
- Check the internal temperature, ensuring it reaches 160°F (71°C), then let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use leftover holiday ham for best flavor.
- Adjust the sweetness of the glaze to your preference.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ham ball
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg