HAM CUPS WITH CHERRY SAUCE

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THIS RECIPE is my family's traditional Easter entree. The individual cups are pretty on the plate, especially when topped with the bright cherry sauce. Since we raise pigs, we have a good pork supply. -Ellen Martin, Oxford, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 egg
1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1 pound ground fully cooked ham
1/2 pound ground pork
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
CHERRY SAUCE:
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup sugar
1 can (16 ounces) pitted red cherries, undrained
Red food coloring, optional

Steps:

In a bowl, combine egg, bread crumbs and ground mustard. Add ham and pork; mix well. Shape into eight equal portions; pat lightly into 2-3/4-in. muffin cups. Combine brown sugar and prepared mustard; sprinkle over cups. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until no longer pink. , For sauce, combine cornstarch and sugar in a saucepan. Add cherries; cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes longer. If desired, stir in 4-5 drops food coloring. Serve over ham cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 1080mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.