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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Ingredients:
1 medium onion, chopped |
2 tablespoons bacon drippings |
2 pounds ground, cooked ham |
1 cup fine dry breadcrumbs |
1 egg, beaten |
2 tablespoons prepared mustard |
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided |
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided |
1/2 teaspoon marjoram, divided |
2 tablespoons butter or margarine |
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
1 (16-ounce) carton commercial sour cream |
Directions:
1. Sauté onion in bacon drippings until tender. Combine sautéed onion, ham, breadcrumbs, egg, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon marjoram in a large mixing bowl. Mix well, and shape into 2-inch meatballs. Place meatballs in a greased 13-x 9- x 2-inch baking dish; bake at 375° for 30 minutes.
2. Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add flour; stir until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add sour cream; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated. Stir in remaining salt, pepper, and marjoram.
3. Spoon sour cream mixture over ham balls; reduce temperature to 300°, and bake an additional 10 minutes. Serve immediately.
4. Note: Ham Balls may be made in 1-inch balls for an excellent appetizer.
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