Ham Loaf Fit for a King

 

As we’ve aged our eating habits changed. For us, the portions are smaller with softer textures. I cook from scratch and enjoy when a recipe I make is good with little waste. Waste is a challenge as there are only so many times we’ll eat leftovers even if frozen or preserved. I appreciate diversity!

This is the ham loaf I made for Fathers Day that might just fit the bill. I froze half of it hopefully will be enjoyed later. I got inspiration from two recipes, one for the meatloaf and one for the glaze.

Ham Loaf

(8 Serving)

In bowl of food processor, grind ham.

10 ounce ham, trimmed of skin and fat

Add egg, milk, wheat germ, spices and turkey. Mix with ham.

2 Tablespoon egg, beaten 

4 ounce skim milk

3 Tablespoon 1 teaspoon wheat germ

1/3 teaspoon onion powder

3/16 teaspoon pepper

5 ounce ground turkey

On baking pan greased with olive oil spray, shape into a round loaf. Bake at 350 F. for 30 minutes. Drain drippings.

Glaze

Mix glaze ingredients. Pour 1/2 over ham loaf and bake for 20 minutes. Brush remaining glaze over loaf and continue baking for 15 minutes.

2 tablespoon 2 teaspoon brown sugar

2 Tablespoon cider vinegar

1/4 teaspoon ground mustard 

1 Tablespoon water

Slice and serve. Brush any remaining glaze over cut ends. 

We also enjoy ham loaf with applesauce or honey.