Best Hearty Ham Loaf Recipes

HEARTY HAM LOAF

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"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

Ingredients

1 cup coarsely crushed saltines (about 25 crackers)
1 cup 2% milk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds ground ham
1 pound ground pork
BASTING SAUCE:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
2-1/2 tablespoons vinegar
1/4 cup water

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.

HEARTY HAM LOAF WITH SWEET & TANGY SAUCE

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Hearty Ham Loaf combines ground ham, pork and beef in tender meaty slices. Says Luella Feck of Bexley, Ohio. "I volunteered to cook for a regular group meeting of senior citizens. When I started, there were 35 attending. Now the members are up to over 100, thanks in part to dishes like this tasty ham loaf."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 3 loaves and 4 cups sauce (8 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3 eggs
2 cups milk
1-1/2 cups crushed saltines (about 35 crackers)
1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 pounds ground fully cooked ham
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
SWEET TANGY SAUCE:
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
2-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons ground mustard

Steps:

In a very large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, cracker crumbs, onion salt, salt and pepper. Crumble meat over mixture; mix well., Shape into three loaves, about 9x3-1/2x1-3/4 in. each. Transfer to greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Serve with ham loaves.

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