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Ham Balls

By: Beth 
"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!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (20)

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pounds ground smoked ham
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can tomato soup
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 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.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, combine the soup, vinegar, brown sugar and mustard powder. Mix well and pour over the meatballs.
  4. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until internal meat temperature reaches 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 646 | Total Fat: 33g | Cholesterol: 179mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2008 by flameworker   view full review
This is by far THE BEST recipe for ham balls. Graham cracker crumbs? Genius! So much better...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2004 by LITTLESTE   view full review
I had asked a question earlier about using ham loaf already made up and I found out it did...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2005 by keekers   view full review
Wow! I was pleasantly surprised! I made this recipe for my fiance last week. We ended up...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by JDAVIS3662   view full review
My family loved these. They're awfully rich though. I could see serving these as cocktail...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by LOVE2COOK2   view full review
I have been making these for years and this is a very good recipe. Kids really like these. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by MURIELLOUISE   view full review
These ham balls are really good - even my 3 year old eats them! There is plenty to freeze for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2005 by JANESTITCH   view full review
I make this recipe a little bit differently. I use regulare ham, not the smoked and everyone...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by Tammy Christie   view full review
These were really good and a nice taste change. It made a large pan full of meatballs. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by LBOWZ   view full review
Really good sweet and sour taste. Adults loved it, kids hated it.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2005 by FMGRILLO   view full review
these were terrific, enough for two meals. nice flavor and texture, something different. i...

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