Bourbon Ham Balls with Holiday Sauce

Bourbon balls are a holiday favorite in the south.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups buttermilk baking mix
  • 1 1/2 cup Mickelberry's Hickory Smoked Ham; finely chopped
  • 4 cups cheddar cheese; grated
  • 1/2; cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley flakes
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup bourbon
Holiday Sauce:
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 1 (8 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1 dash ground cinnamon

Directions

Bourbon Ham Balls

Heat oven to 350. Lightly grease jellyroll pan. Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls. Place about 2 inches apart in pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until brown. Serve warm.

Holiday Sauce

In a heavy saucepan, combine the cornstarch, honey and bourbon until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened, Remove from the heat; stir in the cranberry sauce and cinnamon until blended. Serve warm.

Nutrition Information

(Per Ham Ball)
Calories 149
Carbohydrates 10 g
Fat 8 g
Protein 7 g
Fiber 0 g
48
ham balls
00:20
prep time
00:50
total time
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