Best Iowa Ham Balls Recipes

IOWA HAM BALLS

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This is a special recipe my whole family likes. Every time they visit and I make Ham Balls, they're all smiles. When I take this to potluck meals, I'm always asked to share the recipe. It's very appropriate for my region, too, since Iowa farmers raise prize-winning pigs and cattle.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield about 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3-1/2 pounds ground ham
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
3 large eggs, beaten
2 cups whole milk
3 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) tomato soup, undiluted
3/4 cup vinegar
2-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine first five ingredients. Using a 1/3 cup measure, shape mixture into 2-in. balls. Place in two large shallow roasting pans. Combine all remaining ingredients; pour over balls. Bake at 325° for 1 hour, basting frequently with sauce.

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IOWA HAM BALLS

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Make and share this Iowa Ham Balls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by grandma2969

Categories Meat

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 lbs ground ham
2 lbs ground beef
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
2 (10 1/3 ounce) cans tomato soup, undiluted
3/4 cup vinegar
2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 1/4 cups brown sugar

Steps:

combine ham, beef, crumbs, eggs and milk --
shape into 1/2 cup size balls and place in a 13x9" baking pan --
pour sauce over balls and bake at 350* for 1 hour.

IOWA HAM BALLS MAIN DISH

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This unusual meatball will be sure to treat your friend and family to a great meal.-Grace Howaniec, Waukesha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 pound ground ham
2 pounds ground beef
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups milk
SAUCE:
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) tomato soup, undiluted
3/4 cup white vinegar
2-1/4 cups brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground mustard

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the crumbs, eggs and milk. Crumble ham and beef over mixture. Shape meat mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, into individual balls and place in a 13x9-in. baking dish. , Combine the sauce ingredients and pour over balls. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 897 calories, Fat 40g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 198mg cholesterol, Sodium 1924mg sodium, Carbohydrate 84g carbohydrate (70g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 49g protein.

IOWA HAM BALLS (THE CADILLAC OF MEATLOAF IN MEATBALL FORM)

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Categories Bake Christmas Pork Appetizer Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound ground ham
1.5 pound ground pork
1 egg
1 cup milk (preferably whole)
1 cup cracker crumbs (I prefer saltine)
1.5 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon yellow mustard

Steps:

Preheat Oven to 325. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Fold in cracker crumbs. Form balls and place in glass baking dish, don't overcrowd dish. Set aside.
Creat Syrup: in sauce pan over medium heat add vinegar and water. As it comes to heat add brown sugar and mustard. Bring to boil and be sure that sugar is dissolved. Pull from heat.
Pour sauce over ham balls.
Bake at 325 for approximately 1-1.5 hours. Reglaze every 15-20 minutes. Cook until meat thermometer reads 160 on inside of meatball. Careful not to overcook.
Center will remain slightly pink from the pork.