Recipes from Aruba: Bolitas de Jamon

Recipes from Aruba


Bolitas de Jamon

Country: Aruba
Course: Appetizers
Makes: 24 appetizers



Ingredients

  • 1 egg, beaten lightly
  • 1 cup soft white breadcrumb
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onions
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/8 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon French's prepared mustard
  • 1 lb cooked ham, ground
  • 1 (10 ounce) jar apricot-pineapple preserves

Directions:

  1. Mix the ground ham together with the egg, breadcrumbs, onion, parsley, seasoned salt and mustard.
  2. Shape the mixture into one or two inch balls and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.
  3. When the balls are done, let them cool for a few minutes. While they are cooling, put the apricot-pineapple jam into a small saucepan and heat to simmering. Then drop the balls into the jam and roll them around until they are coated and heated through. Serve immediately.