Ham Balls Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Ham Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional); 3 teaspoons dried dill weed, divided (or 3 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped); 1/4 cup milk or 1/4 cup half-and-half; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; fresh ground black pepper (to taste); 1 lb fully-cooked ground ham; 1 -2 tablespoon butter; 1 -2 tablespoon oil; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 cup water; 1 cup sour cream

Servings: persons

1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
3 teaspoons dried dill weed, divided (or 3 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped)
1/4 cup milk or 1/4 cup half-and-half
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
1 lb fully-cooked ground ham
1 -2 tablespoon butter
1 -2 tablespoon oil
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup water
1 cup sour cream

1
In a bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, onions, garlic powder, 1 tbsp fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried dill) milk, egg, mustard and black pepper to taste.
2
Add chopped ham; mix well.
3
Shape into 1-inch balls.
4
In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp oil with 1 tbsp butter.
5
Brown the ham balls, adding remaining butter and oil as needed.
6
Remove to a serving dish; cover and keep warm.
7
Drain the drippings into a saucepan; blend in the flour until smooth.
8
Gradually add water.
9
Cook over low heat; stirring constantly, until mixture thickens.
10
Add sour cream and remaining dill and pepper; heat through (do not boil).
11
Pour over the ham balls.
12
Serve over noodles.

825

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional), 3 teaspoons dried dill weed, divided (or 3 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped), and more.

Yes, Ham Balls falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Ham Balls

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