Glazed Ham Loaves Recipe
Try these glazed ham loaves as an elegant dinner party fare for confident entertainers. They contain ground beef instead of ground pork. Everyone gets their own brown sugar-glazed top. Plus, they look impressive on the plate.
Servings: 8
Calories: 337kcal
Equipment
- food processor 14-cup capacity will hold 2 pounds of diced ham
- 18x13x1-inch rimmed baking sheet or 9x13-inch oven-safe casserole dish
Ingredients
Ham Loaves
- 2 pounds smoked ham
- 1 pound ground beef ground round or ground sirloin
- ¾ cup dry breadcrumbs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 egg, large
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Glaze
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon dry mustard
- 2 ounces cider vinegar
- 3 ounces water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉
Make The Ham Loaves
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Cut the ham into 1 inch chunks and add to the bowl of a food processor.
- Pulse the food processor 10-12 times for 1 second until the ham is finely ground.
- Combine the ground ham, ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, and pepper in a bowl.
- Using your hands, form the ham mixture into 8 individual loaves. Place the loaves on a lined baking sheet.
For The Glaze
- Combine the brown sugar, dry mustard, cider vinegar, and water in a liquid measuring cup.
- Pour the glaze over the ham loaves. Bake in the oven for 45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165℉. Baste the tops of the ham loaves with the glaze once or twice during cooking.
To Finish
- Remove the ham loaves from the oven. Turn the loaves with tongs to coat them in the surrounding glaze. Let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Video
Notes
Make Ahead Dinner Party Timeline:
- Day 1: Grind ham, mix the glaze, store separately, covered in the refrigerator.
- Day 2: Mix the loaves, shape, and refrigerate covered.
- Day 3: Add the glaze, bake, and serve. Start 1 hour 15 minutes before your scheduled serving time.
- Uncooked Ham Loaves: Freeze on a sheet pan without glaze, then transfer to a freezer bag. Thaw in the fridge for 1 day and add the glaze before baking in the oven.
- Cooked With Glaze: Freeze in an airtight container. Thaw in fridge 1 day before reheating in the oven until warmed through, about 20 minutes.
- For dinner party (with sides): 1 loaf per person
- For potluck: Make 16 smaller loaves for smaller portions. The recipe serves 10-12 as part of a larger spread.
- For Ham Balls: Form into ping pong-sized (2-ounce) balls and bake for about 30 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 1513mg | Potassium: 590mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 4mg
