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
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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