Best 7 Ham Balls With Brown Sugar Glaze Recipes

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Ham balls with brown sugar glaze are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or even a side dish. They are made with ground ham, bread crumbs, eggs, and spices, and then coated in a sweet and sticky brown sugar glaze. Ham balls can be baked, fried, or even grilled, and they can be served with a variety of dipping sauces. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish for a holiday gathering, ham balls with brown sugar glaze are sure to please everyone at the table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HAM BALLS



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Ham Balls With a Brown Sugar Glaze is a family favorite recipe that can be made with leftover ham.

Provided by Liz Kelsay

Categories     Main     Main Course     Main Dish

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs ham loaf mix
2 eggs slightly beaten
1/2 cup milk
1 cup soft bread crumbs
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 Tablespoon dry mustard
3/4 cup cider vinegar
3/4 cup hot water

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl soak bread in milk for about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in eggs.
  • Add meat and mix together.
  • Shape into balls and place in a greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • In a bowl mix together glaze ingredients.
  • Pour sauce over ham balls.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 2 hours.
  • Baste occasionally with sauce.

HAM BALLS WITH BROWN SUGAR GLAZE



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These smoky-sweet meatballs are a Pennsylvania Dutch specialty. I like setting them out when folks come to visit. -Janet Zeger, Middletown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound fully cooked ham, cubed
1 pound ground pork
1 cup 2% milk
1 cup crushed cornflakes
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
GLAZE:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon ground mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Pulse ham in batches in a food processor until finely ground. Combine with the next 7 ingredients just until mixed. Shape into 1-in. balls; place in a single layer on greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans., For glaze, cook and stir all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Spoon over ham balls. Bake until ham balls are just beginning to brown, 30-35 minutes, rotating pans and carefully stirring halfway through. Gently toss in glaze. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 113mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BROWN SUGAR GLAZED HAM BALLS



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My family prefers these to a traditional roasted ham. It seems they gobble them up as soon as I set them out. You can make them ahead and reheat the next day.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 eggs
1-1/2 cups crushed saltines (about 45 crackers)
2 pounds ground fully cooked ham
1 pound ground pork
2 cups packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons ground mustard

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs and cracker crumbs. Crumble ham and pork over mixture and mix well., Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place into two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40 minutes or until lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, vinegar and mustard. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Drain ham balls; drizzle with syrup mixture; toss to coat. Bake 10 minutes longer or until glazed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 834mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 17g protein.

HAM BALLS



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This tasty midwestern dish is ready to win the hearts of your family! With a thick, zesty brown sugar glaze, these delicious ham balls are the best addition to your dinner rotation!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground ham
1 pound ground pork
1 large egg beaten
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup milk
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon chopped parsley
1 1/2 cup ketchup
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon mustard
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grind your ham up in the food processor. In a large bowl add the ham, pork, beaten egg, graham cracker crumbs, milk, salt, pepper, and parsley. Combine all the ingredients together.
  • Take about two tablespoons out and roll into a ball with your hands. Place into a greased 9x13 baking sheet. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
  • While the ham balls are baking, in a medium-sized pot over medium heat whisk together the ketchup, sugar, mustard, and vinegar. After 2 minutes reduce to a simmer. The last 5 mins of the balls baking, for the sauce over the entire thing. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Sodium 385 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 26 g, UnsaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HAM BALLS WITH BROWN SUGAR GLAZE



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Ham Balls are great way to use leftover ham! Easy Easter appetizers made with ground ham, pork, and a sweet, tangy brown sugar mustard glaze.

Provided by Sabrina Snyder

Categories     Appetizer

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound fully cooked ham (, cubed)
1 pound ground pork
1 cup whole milk
1 cup crushed cornflakes
1 large egg (, lightly beaten)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon ground mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease baking pans.
  • Pulse ham in batches in a food processor until finely ground.
  • Combine with the next seven ingredients just until mixed.
  • Shape into 1 inch balls and place in a single layer on prepared baking pans.
  • For glaze, cook and stir all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
  • Brush half of the glaze on ham balls.
  • Bake until ham balls are just beginning to brown, 30-35 minutes, rotating pans and stirring halfway through.
  • Gently toss in remaining glaze. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 439 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GLAZED HAM BALLS



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

Provided by lisar

Categories     Ham

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 beaten egg
3/4 cup finely crushed graham cracker
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup milk
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 lb ground cooked ham
1/2 lb ground pork
3/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl combine the first six ingredients.
  • Add ground ham and pork; mix well.
  • Shape into 12 balls, using about 1/3 cup mixture for each ball.
  • Place balls in baking dish. Bake, uncovered at 350° for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, for glaze, in a small mixing bowl combine remaining ingredients and pour over ham balls. Bake 15 minutes more.
  • *Note: To make ahead, cover and chill uncooked ham balls for up to 12 hours. Prepare glaze, cover and chill up to 12 hours. Uncover and bake as directed. Ham balls and glaze can also be frozen separately.

GLAZED HAM BALLS



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

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Ham

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 eggs, beaten
1 cup milk
1 1/4 cups quick-cooking oats
2 1/2 lbs ground cooked ham
1 cup packed brown sugar, plus
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 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

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, add eggs, milk, oats, and ham; stir or use hands to combine well.
  • Shape mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls.
  • Place balls in a greased 15x10 inch baking pan.
  • In a saucepan, add brown sugar, cornstarch, and cloves; stir to mix.
  • Add pineapple juice, corn syrup, vinegar, and mustard; stir until mixture is smooth.
  • Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Pour mixture over ham balls.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 562.3, Fat 23.1, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 173.4, Sodium 148.1, Carbohydrate 53.3, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 33.1, Protein 35

Tips:

  • Use ground ham with a higher fat content. This will help keep the ham balls moist and flavorful.
  • Don't overmix the ham ball mixture. Overmixing can make the ham balls tough.
  • Use a variety of seasonings to flavor the ham balls. Common options include garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and black pepper.
  • Brown the ham balls before baking them. This will help them develop a crispy crust and seal in the juices.
  • Make sure the brown sugar glaze is boiling before brushing it on the ham balls. This will help it stick to the ham balls and create a shiny glaze.
  • Bake the ham balls until they are cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 160 degrees Fahrenheit.

Conclusion:

Ham balls with brown sugar glaze are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties or potlucks. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your ham balls are moist, flavorful, and perfectly glazed. So next time you are looking for a new recipe to try, give these ham balls a try. You won't be disappointed!

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