Ham Loaf

Classic comfort food. The whole family can help with dinner. Little chefs can mix together the loaf. Adults can be in charge of baking and basting. Complete the meal with mashed potatoes, buttered green beans and chocolate cake for dessert.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 pound ground pork
1/2 pound ham, ground
3/4 cup milk
3 to 4 drops red food color, if desired
1 large egg
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 tablespoon instant tapioca
1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish

Cooking Directions:

1. In large bowl, mix together all ingredients with hands until well blended.
2. Place mixture in loaf pan and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 1 hour.
3. Pour sauce (recipe follows) over Ham Loaf and bake for another 30 minutes, basting occasionally with sauce.
4. Remove from oven; let stand 10 minutes before removing from pan. Slice to serve.

Makes 6 servings.

Sauce: In small bowl, stir together 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/6 of recipe): Calories 223 calories Protein 25 grams Fat 11 grams Sodium 658 milligrams Cholesterol 111 milligrams.

Recipe provided courtesy of Pork, Be Inspired®.