HAM LOAF

This is a favorite in the Midwest. We can buy the ham mixture (2/3 ham and 1/3 pork ground together) in this area; if it's not available where you are, your butcher could mix it for you. This is great for Easter, along with Blueberry Jello Salad. -Jo

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. ham loaf mixture
• 2 eggs
• 2/3 c. cracker crumbs
• 1 or 1 1/3 c. milk
• 1/4 tsp. paprika

  Sauce:

• 1/3 c. pineapple juice
• 1. c. brown sugar
• 1 tsp. dry mustard

Instructions:

1. Mix above ingredients and form into 9 individual loaves.
2. Place in pan and bake 1 hour at 350 degrees.
3. Baste with sauce. (You may omit sauce and top each loaf with a small piece of bacon.)