Upside Down Ham Loaf Recipe

Name: Upside Down Ham Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Ground, Cooked Ham; 1/2 cups Whole Wheat Bread Crumbs; 1/4 cups Onion, Chopped; 1/4 cups Celery, Chopped; 1 Tablespoon Dried Basil; 3/4 cups Skim Milk; 2 whole Eggs; 1/2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard; 1 whole Tart Apple, Peeled And Thinly Sliced; 1/4 cups Maple Syrup

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a bowl combine the ham, bread crumbs, onion, celery.
2
basil, skim milk, eggs, and mustard.
3
(If ground ham is unavailable, use a food processor to grate and chop 1 pound of cooked ham.)
4
Mix well by hand until completely blended.
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Set aside.
6
Grease an 8 loaf pan and layer the sliced apples over the bottom of the pan.
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Next cover the apples with the maple syrup.
8
Pack the ham mixture over the apples and into the loaf pan.
9
Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
10
Remove from the oven and turn out upside down in a serving dish.
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Serve immediately.
12
(Recipe adapted from Dankin Farms What Vermont Tastes Like.)

334

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Ground, Cooked Ham, 1/2 cups Whole Wheat Bread Crumbs, 1/4 cups Onion, Chopped, 1/4 cups Celery, Chopped, and more.

Yes, Upside Down Ham Loaf 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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Upside Down Ham Loaf

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Variations & substitutions

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