Best 7 Ham Egg Balls Appetizers Recipes

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Are you searching for the perfect appetizer to tantalize your taste buds and leave your guests craving more? Look no further than the delightful "Ham Egg Balls Appetizers." These bite-sized morsels combine the savory flavors of ham and eggs with a crispy breadcrumb coating, resulting in an irresistible party snack that's both easy to make and bursting with flavor. Whether you're hosting a casual gathering or a special occasion, these ham egg balls are sure to be a hit, disappearing from the table in no time. So, get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the best recipe for this mouthwatering appetizer, promising to elevate your next event to new heights of deliciousness.

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

OLD FASHIONED HAM BALLS



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Old Fashioned Ham Balls are straight from Grandma. These meatballs are a combination of ground pork, beef and ham with a surprise sweetness coming from graham cracker crumbs. The brown sugar glazed is just the icing on the top made with a base of tomato soup.

Provided by Barbara

Categories     Appetizer     Entree     Main Course

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1 1/2 pounds ground ham
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup milk
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
10.5 ounces tomato soup
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, ground ham, beaten eggs, graham cracker crumbs and milk until mixed.
  • Roll into 1 1/2 inch balls. Arrange in a baking dish. (2) 13 x 9 inch baking dishes work perfectly.
  • In a bowl, mix tomato soup, brown sugar, dry mustard and apple cider vinegar.
  • Spoon or pour over the ham ball.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour.
  • Serve with the brown sugar glazed spooned over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 78 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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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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

APRICOT HAM BALLS



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My family requests these ham balls for our annual Christmas Eve open house.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 large eggs
1-3/4 cups apricot nectar, divided
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 pounds ground fully cooked ham
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Whisk eggs with 3/4 cup nectar. Stir in bread crumbs and onion. Add ham and sausage; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 2-in. balls. Place in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish., In another bowl, mix remaining ingredients and remaining nectar. Pour over ham balls. Bake, uncovered, until meat is no longer pink, 45-50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 525mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein.

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.

HOLIDAY HAM BALLS



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The holidays are deadly to a diet because of things like this! You can just keep popping one into your mouth every time you pass by till you have accidental eaten them all. I got this from a friend in Sweden. *Using the coarsest grating disc of the food processor for the ham works perfectly. After you have grated the ham use it for the cheese.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Ham

Time 40m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups buttermilk baking mix
1 1/2 cups smoked ham
4 cups sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons parsley flakes
2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
3/4 cup milk (or as needed to be able to form the mixture)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 farenheit.
  • Lightly grease jelly roll pan, 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 inch.
  • Mix thoroughly the Bisquick, finely chopped, fully cooked ham, and remaining ingredients.
  • Shape mixture into 1 inch balls.
  • Place about 2 inches apart in pan.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until brown. Immediately remove from pan. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.5, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 30.7, Sodium 425.8, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 2.6, Protein 9.4

HAM BALLZ



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Balls of ham baked with a delicious mustard sauce.

Provided by ALEX42000

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Pork

Time 3h50m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds ground ham
1 ½ pounds ground pork
½ pound ground beef
1 ½ cups cracker crumbs
3 eggs
1 ½ cups milk
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup all-purpose flour for coating
1 ¾ cups brown sugar
1 ½ cups water
⅔ cup vinegar
2 tablespoons dry mustard

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together the ground ham, pork and beef, cracker crumbs, eggs, milk, and onion. Form 1/2 cupfuls of the meat into balls, and roll in flour. Place in a baking dish, and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, water, vinegar and mustard. Mix well, and bring to a boil. Pour over the ham balls before baking.
  • Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes in the preheated oven, basting occasionally with the drippings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.1 g, Cholesterol 136.2 mg, Fat 27.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 32.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 267.5 mg, Sugar 16 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, quality ingredients for the best flavor and texture.
  • Grate the ham finely to ensure it mixes evenly with the other ingredients.
  • Don't overmix the batter, as this can make the ham egg balls tough.
  • Chill the batter for at least 30 minutes before frying, as this will help the balls hold their shape.
  • Fry the ham egg balls in hot oil until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  • Serve the ham egg balls hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Ham egg balls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a crowd-pleasing snack that is sure to be a hit. Whether you are hosting a party or just looking for a fun and tasty treat, ham egg balls are a great option. So next time you are looking for a new appetizer recipe, give ham egg balls a try. You won't be disappointed!

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