Description
Ham Balls are the ultimate comfort food, combining savory ground ham with a hint of sweetness in a delightful bite-sized treat. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, these little flavor-packed orbs offer a satisfying crunch on the outside while remaining tender and juicy inside. With minimal prep time and easy-to-find ingredients, Ham Balls are bound to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups finely ground ham
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- For the sauce:
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground ham, breadcrumbs, eggs, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into balls about 1 inch in diameter and place them evenly on the baking sheet.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together ketchup and Worcestershire sauce; brush over each ham ball.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ham ball (40g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg