Savory ham and pork meatballs in a quick zesty sauce. These make a great meal served over rice or even an appetizer! Pop some into a hoagie sandwich with cheese and onions for a new favorite!
What are Ham Balls?
This recipe comes from an old church cookbook I have, it’s been around for ages. Ham balls are similar to a ham loaf but in meatball form! Ham is finely diced (or processed in the food processor as you would for a ham salad) and combined with ground beef, pork, onions, and seasonings. They’re baked in a simple (shortcut) sauce and great served over rice.
Ingredients and Variations
Meat – Our recipe uses beef, pork, and ground ham, which makes this a great recipe for using up leftovers. Sauce – The sauce is simple and zesty. Using condensed tomato soup makes the sauce a little bit creamy. For a sweeter flavor, add some pineapple juice!
How to Make Ham Balls
Ham balls are as easy to make as 1, 2, 3!
Leftovers
Baked ham balls in the sauce will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days as long as they are covered. Simply reheat them in the microwave. Freeze ham balls with the sauce in zippered bags with the date written on the outside. They will keep for about 6 weeks.
Did your family love these Ham Balls? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below! Adapted from Riley, Ethel. “Ham Balls.” Circulation Service. Rapid City, SD, 1990. 86. Print. © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.
