Baked Ham Loaf
A savory and satisfying main course featuring a blend of ground ham, pork, and beef. This simple meatloaf is bound with cracker crumbs and egg, resulting in a moist and flavorful loaf that's perfect for a family dinner. It's a classic comfort food that is easy to prepare and bake.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr 40 min
- Serves
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 431 kcal
Allergen information: may contain eggs and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
- 454 gground ham
- 227 gground pork
- 227 gground beef
- 1 cupcracker crumbs
- 2 pcslarge egg, lightly beaten
- 60 mlwhole milk
- 1 pcsyellow onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tbspunsalted butter, for greasing the pan
Equipment
instant-read thermometer · loaf pan · large bowl · knife · oven · cutting board
The method
Step by step
- 1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
About 5 min
- 2
Grease a standard 23x13 cm (9x5 inch) loaf pan with the butter.
About 1 min
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground ham, ground pork, and ground beef.
About 2 min
- 4
Add the cracker crumbs, beaten eggs, milk, chopped onion, salt, and black pepper to the meat mixture.
About 2 min
- 5
Using your hands or a large spoon, gently mix all ingredients until they are just combined.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in a dense, tough loaf.
- 6
Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan and gently pat it down into an even layer.
About 2 min
- 7
Bake for 70 to 75 minutes, or until the loaf is browned and cooked through.
About 1 hr 15 min
Cook’s note: The internal temperature should reach 71°C (160°F) on an instant-read thermometer.
- 8
Remove the ham loaf from the oven and let it rest in the pan for 10 minutes.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Resting allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the loaf moist and making it easier to slice.
- 9
Carefully drain any excess fat from the pan before slicing and serving warm.
About 2 min
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 431.1kcal
- Protein
- 33.1g
- Carbs
- 15.2g
- Fat
- 25.8g
- Fibre
- 1g
- Sugar
- 3.2g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat slices in a microwave or in a covered skillet over low heat until warmed through.