*  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
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   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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