Best 4 Dilly Ham Balls Recipes
Dilly ham balls are a delightful appetizer or main course that combine the flavors of ham, dill, and a tangy sauce. These easy-to-make meatballs are made with ground ham, bread crumbs, eggs, and seasonings, then coated in a mixture of flour, cornmeal, and spices. They are pan-fried until golden brown and served with a creamy dill sauce. This recipe also includes variations for baking and slow-cooking the ham balls, as well as a recipe for a sweet and sour sauce. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or an impressive dish for a special occasion, dilly ham balls are sure to please everyone at the table.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
DILLY CHEESE BALL
The whole family devours this herby cheese spread-even my son, the chef. Serve it with your favorite crackers. -Jane Vince, London, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 10m
Yield 2-1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Beat first six ingredients until smooth. Shape into a ball; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate several hours. Sprinkle with parsley; serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
HAM BALLS
Ham Balls are a classic midwestern meatball recipe. Ground ham and ground beef are mixed together with graham crackers and topped with a tomato brown sugar sauce.
Provided by Susie Weinrich
Categories Dinner
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°
- Combine the meatball ingredients. In a large bowl lightly combine the 1 lb ground ham, 1 lb ground beef, 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, 3/4 cup milk, and 1 egg. Make large meatballs. Form the mixture into large meatballs, about 1/3 cup in size each. Place into a 9x13 baking dish. You will have about 12-15 meatballs.
- Whisk together the sauce ingredients & pour over meatballs. In another bowl whisk together the can of condensed tomato soup, 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup white vinegar, and 1 tsp dry mustard. Pour the sauce over the meatballs.
- Bake 1 hour. Bake in the oven, uncovered, for 1 hour, basting the tops of the ham balls with the sauce once or twice during cooking.
- Cool & eat! Let the meatballs cool for about 5-10 minutes and then serve with mashed or baked potatoes and veggies.
DILLY HAM BALLS
Number Of Ingredients 14
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
DILLY MINI CHEESE BALLS
??These mini cheese balls are perfect for any gathering, no matter what time of year it is! Kids love the cheesy, salty flavor, and adults appreciate how easy they are to make. -Carole Lanthier, Courtice, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Shape tablespoons of cheese mixture into balls. Roll in walnuts and parsley. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes before serving. Serve with pretzel sticks or crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 65mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
Tips:
- Use a combination of ground ham and ground pork for a more flavorful meatball.
- Finely chop the onion and celery so that they evenly distribute throughout the meatballs.
- Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce to the meatball mixture for extra umami.
- Grate the dill pickles finely so that they don't overwhelm the other ingredients.
- Shape the meatballs into uniform sizes so that they cook evenly.
- Pan-fry the meatballs over medium heat until they are browned on all sides.
- Simmer the meatballs in a flavorful sauce made with ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard.
- Serve the meatballs hot with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Conclusion:
Dilly ham balls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for potlucks, parties, or a quick weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give dilly ham balls a try!
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