Microwave Hawaiian Ham Balls

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. ground ham
• 3/4 lb. ground pork sausage
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tsp. fresh or frozen chives
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
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• dash salt
• dash pepper
• 1 can pineapple chunks with liquid (15oz.)
• 3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
• 1/8 tsp. instant minced onion
• salt
• pepper
• 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 2 Tbsp. water

Directions

Combine meats, crumbs, egg, milk, chives, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper as desired. Form 1 inch diameter meat balls. Place on cooking grill. Cook in microwave on full power for 5 minutes. Combine pineapple and remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper as desired. Pour over meat balls in 2 1/2 to 3 qt. casserole. Cover with wax paper; cook in microwave, covered, on full power for 4 minutes or until simmering. Blend together cornstarch and water; add to sauce. Cook in microwave on full power for 3 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Stir halfway through cooking time. Makes 36 appetizers or over rice as main dish.

By Robin from Washington, IA