Best 7 Dilly Ham Balls Recipes

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Dilly ham balls are a classic Southern comfort food that are perfect for any occasion. Made with a combination of ground ham, bread crumbs, eggs, and spices, these delicious appetizers are then coated in a creamy dill sauce and baked until golden brown. Whether you're serving them as an appetizer at a party or as a main course with a side of mashed potatoes and vegetables, dilly ham balls are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

DILLY HAM BALLS



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I'm pretty sure these ham balls would taste good reheated. I can't guarantee that that's so, though-I've never had any of them left over to find out! -Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground fully cooked ham
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill or 3 teaspoons dried dill, divided
1/4 cup milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 to 2 tablespoons butter
1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup water
1 cup sour cream
Hot cooked noodles

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine ham, bread crumbs, onions, 1 tablespoon fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried), milk, egg, mustard and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Shape into 1-in. balls. , In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil. Brown ham balls, adding remaining butter and oil as needed. Remove ham balls to a serving dish; cover and keep warm. , Pour ham drippings into a saucepan; blend in flour. Gradually add water and stir until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to low. Add sour cream and remaining dill and pepper; heat through, but do not boil. Pour over the ham balls. Serve over noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Fat 26g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 1124mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 18g protein.

HAM BALLS WITH MUSTARD DILL SAUCE



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My husband and I both come from large families, so I'm always cooking up something in the kitchen. These hearty ham balls with a tangy sauce are a hit served over noodles.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground fully cooked ham
1 pound ground pork
2 large eggs
1/2 cup crushed cornflakes
2-1/3 cups milk, divided
1/4 cup chopped onion
6 teaspoon prepared mustard, divided
Dash pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dill weed

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine ham, pork, eggs, cornflake crumbs, 1/3 cup milk, onion, 2 teaspoons mustard and pepper; shape into 1-in. balls. , In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ham balls in oil. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until juices run clear. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour. Add remaining milk, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in sour cream, salt, dill and remaining mustard; heat through but do not boil. , Place ham balls on a serving platter and top with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 725 calories, Fat 69g fat (37g saturated fat), Cholesterol 237mg cholesterol, Sodium 1398mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 20g protein.

DILLY HAM AND EGGS



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I created this recipe as a way to combine ham and eggs in one dish. Everyone agrees the results are mouth-watering. They especially like the blend of seasonings.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ½ cups diced fully cooked ham
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 ¼ cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
10 large eggs eggs
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup milk
½ cup chopped green onions
1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimientos, drained
2 tablespoons picante sauce
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dill weed
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute ham, onion and green pepper in butter until vegetables are crisp-tender. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup cheese. In a bowl, beat eggs, sour cream and milk; mix in the next eight ingredients. Pour into the baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until eggs are set. Top with remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.7 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 279.8 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 701.6 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

DILLY HAM BALLS



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Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound fully cooked ground ham
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup , finely chopped green onion
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill or 3 teaspoons dried dill, divided
1/4 cup milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon Dijon style mustard
1 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 to 2 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 to 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup water
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
hot cooked noodles

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine ham, bread crumbs, onions, 1 tablespoon fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried), milk, egg, mustard and 1/4 teaspoon pepper mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil. Brown ham balls, adding remaining butter and oil as needed. Remove ham balls to a serving dish cover and keep warm. Pour ham drippings into a saucepan blend in flour. Gradually add water and stir until smooth. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens. Add sour cream and remaining dill and pepper heat through, but do not boil. Pour over the ham balls. Serve over noodles.© Copyright Reiman Publications, 1993-1997

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

HAM BALLS



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This is my newest, favorite meatball recipe. If you like a sweet twist, you'll like this one. The meatballs will be slightly pink inside when done because of the pork, so do not overbake them!

Provided by Beth

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham     Brown Sugar

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ¼ pounds ground smoked ham
1 pound ground pork
1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup milk
2 eggs
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
1 (10.75 ounce) can tomato soup
¼ cup cider vinegar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon mustard powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine the ham, pork OR sausage, and the ground beef. Stir in the milk, eggs and graham cracker crumbs and mix well. Form into large balls about 2 inches in diameter and place them in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a separate medium bowl, combine the soup, vinegar, brown sugar and mustard powder. Mix well and pour over the meatballs.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until internal meat temperature reaches 160 degrees F (73 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 172.8 mg, Fat 33 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 39.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 1388.4 mg, Sugar 36.1 g

HAM BALLS



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(I was given this recipe a few years ago). It is one everyone will ask for. I took it once to a Birthday Party and was asked for the recipe by at least 5 people including the host. These can be served for dinner on rice or taken to parties and kept warm in a crockpot until serving. They can also be made ahead of time and frozen.

Provided by Tara1183

Categories     Ham

Time 1h15m

Yield 50 small balls

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground ham (if needed you can get a ham steak or chunk at the deli counter to grind)
1 lb ground pork
2/3 cup crushed cracker crumb
1/2-3/4 cup milk
1 green pepper, very finely chopped
2 eggs
1 medium onion, very finely chopped
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
3/4 cup catsup
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 cup molasses
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • (3 batches of sauce is best when filling a crockpot with a double batch of balls) Ham Balls: Mix all together, gradually adding milk at the end to moisten enough to form balls.
  • Bake balls on a cookie sheet for 20 minutes at 350 degrees, drain fat and cool.
  • Sauce: Mix togther, heat and simmer 10 minutes until well blended.

HAM BALLS



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Make and share this Ham Balls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Ham

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
3 teaspoons dried dill weed, divided (or 3 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped)
1/4 cup milk or 1/4 cup half-and-half
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
1 lb fully-cooked ground ham
1 -2 tablespoon butter
1 -2 tablespoon oil
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup water
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, onions, garlic powder, 1 tbsp fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried dill) milk, egg, mustard and black pepper to taste.
  • Add chopped ham; mix well.
  • Shape into 1-inch balls.
  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp oil with 1 tbsp butter.
  • Brown the ham balls, adding remaining butter and oil as needed.
  • Remove to a serving dish; cover and keep warm.
  • Drain the drippings into a saucepan; blend in the flour until smooth.
  • Gradually add water.
  • Cook over low heat; stirring constantly, until mixture thickens.
  • Add sour cream and remaining dill and pepper; heat through (do not boil).
  • Pour over the ham balls.
  • Serve over noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.8, Fat 29.1, SaturatedFat 12, Cholesterol 110.5, Sodium 1085.5, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 2, Protein 16.2

Tips:

  • To ensure even cooking, form the ham balls into uniform sizes.
  • Don't overmix the ham mixture, as this can make the balls tough.
  • For a more flavorful ham ball, use a combination of ground ham and ground pork.
  • Gently fry the ham balls over medium heat to prevent burning.
  • To add an extra layer of flavor, coat the ham balls in breadcrumbs or crushed crackers before frying.
  • Serve the ham balls with your favorite dipping sauce, such as honey mustard, barbecue sauce, or ranch dressing.

Conclusion:

These dilly ham balls are a delicious and versatile appetizer or main course. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your taste preferences. Whether you like them crispy or soft, mild or spicy, these ham balls are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give these dilly ham balls a try. You won't be disappointed!

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