Ham Balls and Macaroni Shells In Skillet Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In45 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Cooked ham1 pound, smoked
 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
 2 eggs, slightly beaten
 Pepper1/4 Teaspoon
 Parsley1/3 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Butter/Margarine1/3 Cup (16 tbs)
 1 medium-size green pepper, diced
 Pineapple chunks2 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), undrained
 Water2 1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Vinegar1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Macaroni3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Pimientos1/4 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Using meat grinder grind ham.

MAKING
2) In a bowl, mix thoroughly ham, bread crumbs, eggs, pepper, and parsley.
3) Divide the mixture to shape into 1 1/2-inch balls.
4) Let chill for 30 minutes.
5) In a 10-inch skillet melt butter.
6) Place ham balls and brown over low heat.
7) Take out the ham balls and keep aside the drippings.
8) Stir in green pepper to drippings and cook for 5 minutes.
9) Take out the pineapple and reserve syrup.
10) Pour pineapple liquid, water, vinegar, and salt and pepper to green pepper. Heat to boiling point.
11) Gently add macaroni and let the mixture boil.
12) Uncover and cook over low heat and stir in between.
13) Stir in balls, pimientos, and pineapple chunks. Heat on medium high stirring occasionally.

SERVING
14) Serve hot.
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