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Ham Balls - Dump and Go Dinner

<p>Filled with hints of holiday flavor, these festive ham balls are great for sharing! Graham cracker and brown sugar sing of the sweetness of the season while the rich mixture of ham, pork, and beef give these saucy bites delicious staying power.</p>
8 Servings Recipe By

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds Ground Pork
  • 1 1/2 pounds Ground Ham
  • 1 pound Ground Beef
  • 3 cups crush Graham Crackers
  • 4 individual Egg
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 15 fluid ounces Tomato Soup
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed, Ground
  • 6 tablespoons Vinegar

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Nutritional Information

  • 1 serving = about 8 ounces
  • 922 Calories
  • 54g Total Fat
  • 19g Sat Fat
  • 0g Trans Fat
  • 289mg Cholesterol
  • 1230mg Sodium
  • 57g Total Carb
  • 0g Fiber
  • 39g Total Sugars (Includes 25g Added Sugars)
  • 50g Protein
  • 32 WW Freestyle

Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

  1. In a large bowl, mix ground meat, graham cracker crumbs, eggs, and milk until thoroughly combined.
  2. Form ham mixture into 1/2 cup balls and place in 9x13 baking dish.
  3. In another bowl, mix brown sugar, tomato soup, ground mustard and vinegar with whisk.
  4. Pour sauce over.
  5. Bake at 350F for 1 hour.

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

  1. In a large bowl, mix ground meat, graham cracker crumbs, eggs, and milk until thoroughly combined.
  2. Line baking sheet with wax paper.
  3. Form ham mixture into 1/2 cup balls and place on baking sheet(s).
  4. In another bowl, mix brown sugar, tomato soup, ground mustard and vinegar with whisk.
  5. Flash freeze meatballs.
  6. Once frozen, divide among indicated number of freezer bags.
  7. Divide sauce among quart bags.
  8. Label and freeze.

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

  1. Thaw: In fridge
  2. Place ham balls in 9 x 13 baking dish.
  3. Pour sauce over.
  4. Bake at 350F for 1 hour.

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