Mustard Ham Balls

Sweet, tangy, and irresistibly savory, these Mustard Ham Balls are the ultimate bite-sized indulgence for any occasion. Made with a flavorful blend of ground ham, pork, and breadcrumbs, these golden-brown morsels are baked to perfection before being bathed in a luscious glaze of yellow mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and honey. The balance of smoky meatiness and zesty sweetness makes them a versatile choice, perfect as an hors d'oeuvre for gatherings or a playful twist on dinner. With simple ingredients and a quick prep time of just 20 minutes, this recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort. Serve them warm and watch them disappear in no time!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups ground ham
• 1 cup ground pork
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground ham, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, 1 tablespoon of mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix well until evenly combined.

Step 3

Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each ball.

Step 4

Bake the ham balls in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.

Step 5

While the ham balls are baking, prepare the glaze. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, honey, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of mustard. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Gradually whisk the slurry into the sauce to thicken it, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the glaze reaches a smooth, syrupy consistency. Remove from heat.

Step 7

Once the ham balls are finished baking, transfer them to a large serving dish. Pour the glaze evenly over the ham balls, tossing gently to coat.

Step 8

Serve warm as an appetizer or main dish, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1237.3 grams (1237.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2430

Total Fat 101.90g	131%
Saturated Fat 34.80g	174%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 703mg	234%
Sodium 9199mg	400%
Total Carbohydrate 213.10g	77%
Dietary Fiber 4.60g	16%
Total Sugars 124.80g
Protein 165.90g	332%

Vitamin D 107IU	537%
Calcium 431mg	33%
Iron 12mg	66%
Potassium 1677mg	36%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.7%

Protein: 27.3%

Carbs: 35.0%