Best 6 Glazed Ham Ball Appetizers Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our Glazed Ham Ball Appetizers, a culinary masterpiece that combines the savory richness of ham with the sweet and tangy glaze. These bite-sized morsels are a perfect blend of textures, featuring a tender and succulent ham center enveloped in a crispy, golden-brown crust. Each appetizer is meticulously crafted with a special glaze, creating a tantalizing flavor that will leave you craving more. Discover a collection of six unique glaze recipes, each offering a distinct taste experience. From the classic brown sugar glaze to the tangy pineapple glaze, there's a glaze to suit every palate. Elevate your next gathering or party with these irresistible Glazed Ham Ball Appetizers, guaranteed to be a hit among your guests.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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.

GLAZED HAM BALL APPETIZERS



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These are the best ham balls my husbands grandma Grandma( Urbanowski) liked to make during holiday buffet and we loved eating them.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 18

HAM BALLS
1 1/2 lb ground ham
2/3 lb ground fresh pork (sometimes i use jimmy dean sausage)
1 c soft fine bread crumbs (i use seasoned italian crumbs)
2/3 c evaporated milk
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/4 tsp pepper
1 large egg, beaten
1/3 c minced onion
1 pinch each celery salt and ground cloves
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 Tbsp whiskey, optional (grandma loved her whiskey)
GLAZE
1 c brown sugar,packed
1/2 c vinegar ( i use whole cranberry sauce)
1 tsp dry mustard
1/2 c water (i use pineapple or orange juice)
1 Tbsp cornstarch

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350^. Spray or grease 2 jelly roll pans. Set aside. Mix together meats, bread crumbs, milk, spices, sugar, whiskey and egg,until well mixed. Shape into the size balls you like, from 1/2 inch to 1 1/2 inch to 2 inch..depends on how you want to use them. I like the smaller size for appetizers.
  • 2. Place meatballs on a greased or sprayed jelly roll or sheet pan with sides; do not crowd. Bake for 30 minutes (remove accumulated grease with a kitchen baster) and then spoon a little glaze over each meatball; and bake for 30 more minutes or less depending on size of meatballs; be sure to baste meatballs often adding more glaze as needed.
  • 3. Place fisished meatball in a serving bowl and pour any remaing glaze over them. Have plenty of round wooden toothpicks on hand.
  • 4. GLAZE: Combine water and cornstarch, stir to blend. Combine all remaining ingredients and bring to a boil; stir in cornstarch mixture; cook and stir 1 minute or until glaze has thickened .

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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Meet the Cook: Over the years, I have found this recipe ideal for using leftovers from a baked ham. The pleasantly soft ham balls are glazed with a thick sauce that's slightly sweet with a hint of cloves. I frequently take them to church potlucks. -Esther Leitch, Fredericksburg, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 large eggs
1 cup milk
1-1/4 cups quick-cooking oats
2-1/2 pounds ground fully cooked ham
SAUCE:
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 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 bowl, combine the eggs, milk, oats and ham; mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch and cloves if desired. Stir in pineapple juice, corn syrup, vinegar and mustard until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Pour over ham balls. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531 calories, Fat 24g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 1574mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

HAM BALLS IN ORANGE GLAZE



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This is a recipe from my Gram...only change I made is I double the sauce...delicious! Enjoy!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb ground ham - i took a package of ham chunks and shred in my food processor
1/2- 3/4 lb ground pork
1 - 1 1/2 c crushed cracker crumbs - i use a whole sleeve of crackers
2 eggs
1/2 tsp dried mustard
1/2 c minced onion
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c milk
GLAZE - CAN HALVE RECIPE, I DOUBLE, AS WE LOVE THE SAUCE AND I FREEZE LEFTOVERS - RECIPE IS FOR SINGLE BATCH
1/3 - 1/2 c packed dark brown sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp corn starch
1/4 tsp each - dried mustard & ground cloves
1 1/2 c orange juice
some minced red or green peppers - optional

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with non stick cooking spray. Set aside In a bowl, add the ground ham, pork, onion, mustard, eggs, crackers, salt, pepper and milk - mix well.
  • 2. Make balls about the size of a golf ball and place in prepared dish. It's okay if touching.
  • 3. Place on oven for 30 minutes or until firm and browning some.
  • 4. While ham balls bake, make the glaze. In a dutch oven or large saucepan - mix brown sugar, mustard,cloves and cornstarch. Over medium heat, stir in the orange juice, whisk until well blended and continue cooking until sauce thickens.
  • 5. When ham balls are finished baking, drain if need be. Place in the sauce and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • 6. Serve hot. I've also prepared these ahead and kept warm for parties in crock pot on low setting.

GLAZED HAM-RAISIN BALLS



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

Provided by Dee514

Categories     Pork

Time 55m

Yield 8-10 meat balls, 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 lb ground ham (or put through food processor)
1/2 lb ground pork (or put through food processor)
1 cup Raisin Bran cereal (flakes)
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1 egg
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1 tablespoon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup corn syrup

Steps:

  • Mix the ground ham, ground pork, raisin bran, milk, egg, onion, salt, pepper and thyme together thoroughly.
  • Shape into 8-10 meatballs, using about 1/4 cup mixture for each.
  • Place balls in an 8x11x1 1/2-inch baking pan.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 30 minutes.
  • In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, syrup, vinegar and mustard; bring to boiling.
  • Pour over ham balls and bake 20 minutes more, basting with sauce once or twice during baking.
  • Makes 2-3 main course servings.
  • If making them as an appetizer, shape meat mixture into 1 to 1 1/2-inch (bite sized) balls, and adjust baking times accordingly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1025.6, Fat 50.8, SaturatedFat 19.6, Cholesterol 295.7, Sodium 1591.3, Carbohydrate 90.7, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 46.9, Protein 54.6

Tips:

  • Use a pre-cooked ham to save time and effort.
  • If you want a sweeter glaze, add more brown sugar or honey.
  • For a spicier glaze, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • If you don't have Dijon mustard, you can use yellow mustard instead.
  • To make the glaze ahead of time, simply mix all the ingredients together and store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • When you're ready to use the glaze, heat it up in a saucepan over low heat until it's melted and smooth.
  • To make the ham balls, simply combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix until well combined.
  • Then, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet.
  • Bake the ham balls in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until they're cooked through.
  • Once the ham balls are cooked, brush them with the glaze and serve immediately.

Conclusion:

Glazed ham ball appetizers are a delicious and easy-to-make party food that are sure to be a hit with your guests. They're also a great way to use up leftover ham. So next time you have a party, be sure to give this recipe a try. Your guests will love them!

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