Gram's Ham Loaf
Gram's Ham Loaf delivers tender, succulent slices of smoky ham and pork bound with graham crackers and evaporated milk for a moist, nostalgic bite. A tangy-sweet tomato glaze with brown sugar, vinegar, and dry mustard bakes into the loaves and doubles as a sauce for serving. Ideal for a cozy family dinner or make-ahead gatherings.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Gram's Ham Loaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 31 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 13
- Heart Health
- 14
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet or jellyroll pan with parchment paper.
- 2
Mix the smoked ham and ground pork in a large bowl until fully combined; gently fold in the graham crackers, evaporated milk, and eggs. Shape the mixture into two loaves; set the loaves on the prepared baking sheet.
- 3
Whisk the tomato soup, brown sugar, vinegar, water, and dry mustard in a saucepan over medium-low heat until well blended. Bring to a boil, stirring until the brown sugar dissolves. Pour about 1 cup of the sauce over the loaves; keep the remaining sauce reserved.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours. Slice and serve the ham loaves with the reserved sauce.
- Calories 397.84 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 24.49 g Good Source 49%
- Carbohydrate 32.13 g 12%
- Total Fat 18.3 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 5.75 g High 29%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 114.1 mg High 38%
- Sodium 813.47 mg High 35%
- Dietary Fiber 1.0 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 20.54 g --
- Added Sugars 4.76 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 76.49 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.01 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 730.98 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 30.67 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 1.42 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.65 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Gram's Ham Loaf is made with 10 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 2 hrs 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Condensed Tomato Soup, Dry Mustard, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 397.84 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Gram's Ham Loaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Condensed Tomato Soup, Dry Mustard, Eggs, Evaporated Milk. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Gram's Ham Loaf?
- About 2 hrs 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 397.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Gram's Ham Loaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Gram's Ham Loaf healthy?
- Gram's Ham Loaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 29/100. Per serving, it provides 397.84 calories and 24.49 g of protein, or 49% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 813.47 mg (35% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 5.75 g (29% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.76 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Corn and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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