Dilly Ham Balls

* Exported from MasterCook *

DILLY HAM BALLS

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers Main dish

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lb Ground, fully cooked ham
1/2 c Dry bread crumbs
1/4 c Finely chopped green onions
3 tb Finely chopped fresh dill,
- or 3 tsp. dried dill,
- divided
1/4 c Milk
1 Egg, lightly beaten
1 t Dijon mustard
1/2 ts Pepper, divided
2 tb Butter or margarine
2 tb Vegetable oil
2 tb All-purpose flour
1 c Water
1 c Sour cream (8-oz.)
Hot cooked noodles

In a bowl, combine ham, cread crumbs, onions, 1 tb fresh dill (or 1 tsp.
spoon dried), milk, egg, mustard and 1/4 tsp. pepper; mix well. Shape into
1-inch balls.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tb. butter and 1 tb. oil. Brown ham balls,
adding remaining butter and oil as needed. Remove ham balls to a serving
dish; cover and keep warm. Pour ham drippings into a saucepan; blend in
flour. Gradually add water and stir until smooth. Cook over low heat,
stirring constantly until mixture thickens. Add sour cream and remaining
dill and pepper; heat through, but do not boil. Pour over the ham balls.
Serve over noodles.



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