Ham Balls: The Perfect Football Game Appetizer

This is my favorite appetizer recipe to use when I know I will be entertaining a group of men. Ham balls are all meat, and that seems to be what the boys love. I usually serve this with pineapple casserole or fruit pizza because it compliments the ham so well.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/4 pounds ground smoked ham

• 1 pound ground pork

• 1 pound lean ground beef

• 1 cup milk

• 2 eggs

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

• 1 (10.75 ounce) can tomato soup

• 1/4 cup cider vinegar

• 1 cup packed brown sugar

• 1 teaspoon mustard powder

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. In a large bowl, combine the ham, pork OR sausage, and the ground beef. Stir in the milk, eggs and graham cracker crumbs and mix well. Form into large balls about 2 inches in diameter and place them in a 9x13 inch baking dish.

3. In a separate medium bowl, combine the soup, vinegar, brown sugar and mustard powder. Mix well and pour over the meatballs.

4. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until internal meat temperature reaches 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

As a few side notes:
Remember the inside of the ham balls will be a little pink because of the pork, so DON'T overcook!
If you like sauce and a little tang try double the sauce.
Also if you have leftovers they keep will in the freezer!