Bolitas De Jamon (Aruba)

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 15

Delicious Bolitas De Jamon recipe for any time of day

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

318

Sugar

13g

Fat

17g

Bolitas De Jamon (Aruba) are small ham balls coated in a sweet and fruity apricot-pineapple glaze. These little bites are perfect for snacking or as an appetizer for parties and gatherings. The ham is ground with onions, parsley, and seasoning salt, and then rolled into balls and coated in the flavorful glaze. A delicious treat that is quick and easy to make.

Instructions

1.	In a mixing bowl, stir together egg, breadcrumbs, onions, parsley, seasoning salt, and prepared mustard until well mixed.
2.	Add in the ground cooked ham and mix until evenly combined.
3.	Use a small cookie scoop or spoon to shape the mixture into balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
4.	Roll each ball in the apricot-pineapple preserves, ensuring it is evenly coated.
5.	Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes, until lightly golden and heated through.

PROS

These Bolitas De Jamon (Aruba) are the perfect combination of savory and sweet, with a crispy exterior and juicy ham interior.

They can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick and easy snack or party appetizer.

CONS

This recipe uses a jar of apricot-pineapple preserves which can be high in sugar.

These Bolitas De Jamon are high in sodium due to the use of seasoning salt and ham.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While these Bolitas De Jamon are not particularly healthy, they do provide a good source of protein from the ham.
The addition of parsley and onion provides some antioxidant benefits.

	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 jar apricot-pineapple preserves