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
Glazed Ham Balls
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.
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.
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