Dilly ham balls

 
                              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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