**Moist and Easy Ham Loaf with Cherry Sauce: A Delightful Dish for Any Occasion**
This moist and easy ham loaf is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or even a sandwich filling. Made with ground ham, bread crumbs, eggs, and seasonings, it's incredibly easy to prepare and packed with flavor. The cherry sauce adds a sweet and tangy touch that complements the savory ham perfectly. This recipe also includes instructions for making a creamy horseradish sauce, which adds a delightful kick to the dish.
HAM LOAF I
This was a favorite recipe of our Mom's for Sunday dinner. We all loved it, and I'm sure you will too. Ground ham is formed into a meatloaf and baked in the oven.
Provided by Pam
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Ham Brown Sugar
Time 1h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ham, pork, eggs, bread crumbs, evaporated milk, salt and ground black pepper. Mix all together well and form into a loaf. Place loaf into a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 90 minutes.
- While the loaf is baking, combine the brown sugar, mustard powder and vinegar. Mix well and pour over the loaf in the final 15 minutes of baking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 759.9 calories, Carbohydrate 40.5 g, Cholesterol 223.6 mg, Fat 42.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 50.7 g, SaturatedFat 16.1 g, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 30.9 g
EASY HAM WITH CHERRY SAUCE
In Taylors, South Carolina, Carol Lee Jones often fixes this delicious ham topped with a thick cherry sauce. "It's such a favorite that I've served it at Easter dinners, church breakfasts and a friend's wedding brunch," she writes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 4h20m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Score surface of ham, making diamond shapes 1/2 in. deep. In a small bowl, combine the jelly, mustard and 1 tablespoon ginger ale; rub over scored surface of ham. Cut ham in half; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until a thermometer reads 140°, basting with cooking juices near the end of cooking time., For sauce, place pie filling in a saucepan. Combine cornstarch and remaining ginger ale; stir into pie filling until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over ham.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 1469mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 21g protein.
HEARTY HAM LOAF
"THIS is a recipe that comes from my father's side of the family. It's a simple dish to make, good for just about any occasion. The sauce makes the meat especially flavorful. For me, this recipe brings back all kinds of memories of my childhood days in Nebraska. I hope you'll enjoy it in your home over and over again, so it can create some memories for you as well."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h30m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the crackers, milk, eggs and pepper. Crumble ham and pork over mixture and mix well. Press into a 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°. , Meanwhile, combine the sauce ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes. Baste loaf occasionally after first 20 minutes of baking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 836mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 20g protein.
HAM LOAF (WITH TASTY BROWN SUGAR DIJON GLAZE)
Ham loaf may not be the most appetizing name, but my ham loaf with tasty brown sugar Dijon glaze is totally delicious! The tangy-sweet Dijon glaze will get you hooked and you'll be putting ham loaf on your list of favorite weekly dinners!
Provided by Angela
Categories Dinner Recipes Main Course Pork Dishes
Time 1h40m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet or baking dish with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a small skillet or frying pan over medium heat, then saute the diced onion for 4-5 minutes or until it reaches your desired level of tenderness. Remove from heat when done and allow to cool.
- Place cubed ham into a food processor and pulse until broken up and ground, but not turning into a paste consistency. Transfer the ham into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the remaining ingredients (ground pork, egg, seasoned breadcrumbs, milk, ground black pepper, and sauteed onion) and mix until well combined.
- Transfer the ham loaf mixture to your prepared baking sheet or pan and form into a loaf shape, approximately 8x4-inches in size. Place the loaf into your oven in the middle of the center rack and bake for 1 hour at 350°F (175°C) or until the internal temperature of the ham loaf reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Combine the glaze ingredients in a small bowl (light brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar) until smooth. Coat the ham loaf with the glaze and top with optional pineapple rings and maraschino cherries then return to the oven for an additional 15 minutes.
- Remove the cooked ham loaf from your oven and tent a sheet of aluminum foil over the loaf loosely. Allow the ham loaf to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 493 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 134 mg, Sodium 1120 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 11 g, UnsaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MOIST HAM LOAF
Not only is this main dish special enough for entertaining, but I can assemble it early in the day and pop it in the oven before dinnertime. It seems much fancier than meat loaf, it's just as easy to make. Plus the cherry sauce really dresses it up, so guests think I fussed.-Nancy Brown, Dahinda, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble ham and turkey over mixture and mix well. Press into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 50-55 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. , In a small saucepan, combine sauce ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until heated through. Serve with ham loaf.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 980mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MOIST AND EASY HAM LOAF WITH CHERRY SAUCE
This recipe is from the Quick Cooking recipe book. I really like to make this with my ham leftovers.
Provided by southern chef in lo
Categories Poultry
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl combine the first 5 ingredients. Crumble ham and turkey over mixture and mix together well.
- Press into greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan. Bake uncovered at 375°F for 50 to 55 minutes or until meat thermometer reads 160°F.
- In a saucepan combine sauce ingredients; cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until heated through. Serve with ham loaf.
HAM LOAF
Ham loaf served with horseradish sauce. A slightly sweet ham loaf that is great for holidays, everyday dinners, and sandwiches.
Provided by Susan
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Ham Brown Sugar
Time 1h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine the ground ham, ground pork, onion, oats, eggs, parsley, ground mustard, pepper, and evaporated milk in a large bowl. Mix well. Form in to 2 loaves; place into 9x13 inch baking pans.
- Bake loaves in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Stir the brown sugar and vinegar together in a small saucepan; boil for 1 minute. Remove loaves from oven, and pour brown sugar mixture over. Return loaves to oven; baste frequently with the pan juices until browned and cooked through, 30 to 45 minutes longer.
- Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, horseradish, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve sauce over sliced ham loaf.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 748 calories, Carbohydrate 50.3 g, Cholesterol 173.9 mg, Fat 42.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 264.7 mg, Sugar 37.4 g
MOIST HAM LOAF
This ham loaf is not dry at all, but moist and flavorful. It makes a great main dish.
Provided by Nancy Allen
Categories Pork
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. crumble ham and turkey over mixture and mix well. Press into an ungreased 9x5 loaf pan.
- 2. Bake uncovered at 375F for 50-55 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.
- 3. In a saucepan, combine sauce ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until heated through. Serve sauce down the center top of loaf. (like picture shows) Enjoy!
CHERRY HAM GLAZE
This cherry ham glaze give any ham a delicious, sweet, and slightly tart taste. I glazed a ham for Thanksgiving with this, and my company couldn't get enough of it. I was out of ham by the next day!
Provided by DTINUSA
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Ham Glaze Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Stir together water, vinegar, corn syrup, preserves, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Brush 1/4 to 1/3 cup of this glaze over your ham about 30 minutes before it is finished baking. Stir any ham drippings into the remaining glaze and serve alongside the sliced ham.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 11.3 mg, Sugar 14.5 g
Tips:
- Soak bread in milk: This helps to soften the bread and make the ham loaf more moist.
- Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture: Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough.
- Use a loaf pan that is at least 9x5 inches: This will allow the meatloaf to cook evenly.
- Bake the meatloaf at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 1 hour: or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center reads 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Make the cherry sauce while the meatloaf is baking: This will give the sauce time to thicken and develop flavor.
- Serve the meatloaf with the cherry sauce: and mashed potatoes or rice.
Conclusion:
This moist and easy ham loaf with cherry sauce is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for any occasion. The ham loaf is made with a mixture of ground ham, bread crumbs, eggs, and seasonings. It is then baked in a loaf pan until cooked through. The cherry sauce is made with a mixture of cherry preserves, vinegar, and spices. It is simmered until thickened and then served over the meatloaf. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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