Amish Upside Down Ham Loaf Recipe

A delightful twist on a classic! This Amish Upside-Down Ham Loaf, adapted from a Marcia Adams cookbook, features a savory ham and bread base topped with a sweet and tangy glaze. It's incredibly moist, flavorful, and perfect for a family dinner or potluck. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 433.3 kcal
Protein 58g
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Ingredients for Amish Upside Down Ham Loaf

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How to Make Amish Upside Down Ham Loaf

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the diced ham, bread crumbs, milk, egg, onion, mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, ketchup, and apple cider vinegar.
  4. Spread the brown sugar mixture evenly over the bottom of the prepared loaf pan.
  5. Pour the ham mixture over the brown sugar mixture in the loaf pan.
  6. Bake for 60 minutes, or until the loaf is golden brown and heated through.
  7. Let cool for 10 minutes before inverting the loaf onto a serving plate. The sweet and tangy glaze will be on top!
  8. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

66g

Fat

41g

Carbs

10g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Amish Upside Down Ham Loaf?

Amish Upside Down Ham Loaf takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Amish Upside Down Ham Loaf?

Amish Upside Down Ham Loaf has approximately 433.3 calories per serving, with about 58 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 32 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Amish Upside Down Ham Loaf?

The key ingredients for Amish Upside Down Ham Loaf are Butter, Dark Brown Sugar, Crushed Pineapple, Eggs, Cooked Ham, Dry Breadcrumbs. See the full list with measurements above.

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