Dilly Ham Balls

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Advanced
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Classic comfort food featuring tender ham balls in a creamy, tangy dill sauce
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These Dilly Ham Balls are a nostalgic comfort food classic, perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings. The recipe features tender balls made from ground ham, fresh dill, and green onions, pan-fried until golden brown. They are then smothered in a rich, velvety sour cream sauce infused with Dijon mustard and more fresh dill. The combination of savory ham and tangy, herbaceous sauce creates a balanced and satisfying flavor profile. Served over hot noodles, this dish offers a hearty, home-style meal that is simple to prepare yet feels special. It’s an excellent way to use up leftover ham or simply enjoy a cozy, flavorful dinner without much fuss.

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Dilly Ham Balls

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 Calories: 357.1

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These Dilly Ham Balls are a nostalgic comfort food classic, perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings. The recipe features tender balls made from ground ham, fresh dill, and green onions, pan-fried until golden brown. They are then smothered in a rich, velvety sour cream sauce infused with Dijon mustard and more fresh dill. The combination of savory ham and tangy, herbaceous sauce creates a balanced and satisfying flavor profile. Served over hot noodles, this dish offers a hearty, home-style meal that is simple to prepare yet feels special. It&# 226;ÂÂs an excellent way to use up leftover ham or simply enjoy a cozy, flavorful dinner without much fuss.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground ham, dry bread crumbs, finely chopped green onions, 1 tablespoon of the fresh dill, milk, lightly beaten egg, Dijon mustard, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.
  2. Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into 1-inch diameter balls.
  4. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat.
  5. Add the ham balls to the skillet and brown them on all sides, adding more butter and oil as needed to prevent sticking.
  6. Remove the browned ham balls from the skillet to a serving dish and cover to keep warm.
  7. Pour off all but about 2 tablespoons of the drippings from the skillet into a saucepan.
  8. Whisk the all-purpose flour into the drippings in the saucepan to form a roux.
  9. Gradually whisk in the water and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and bubbles.
  10. Reduce heat to low and stir in the sour cream, remaining 2 tablespoons of fresh dill, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.
  11. Heat the sauce gently until smooth and warm, but do not let it boil to prevent curdling.
  12. Pour the creamy dill sauce over the ham balls.
  13. Serve immediately over hot cooked noodles.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 357.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.0g25%
Saturated Fat 4.3g22%
Cholesterol 90.8mg31%
Sodium 270.2mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 25.0g9%
Dietary Fiber 2.6g11%
Sugars 0.9g
Protein 27.9g56%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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