Spiced Ham Loaf

Heat the oven to 350 degrees.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk, eggs, brown sugar, dry mustard, salt and pepper. Add the bread cubes, ham and beef. Blend well; shape a loaf. Place in a large loaf pan or onto a roasting pan.

Bake at 350 until firm and lightly browned, about 90 minutes. Meat should reach an internal temperature of 175 to 180 degrees on a meat thermometer.

Remove from oven. Let rest 15 minutes, allowing the juices to settle, before slicing.

Slice and serve with warm Apple Cider Sauce.

Note: Ground ham may be purchased at the meat counter at many markets or you may make your own by mincing leftover baked ham in a food processor or grinder.

For Apple Cider Sauce: Combine the brown sugar, apple cider, cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. (See note.)

Separately dissolve the cornstarch in the water. Gradually add the cornstarch mixture to the boiling apple cider mixture, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly.

Remove the sauce from heat. Stir in the lemon juice. Serve with Spiced Ham Loaf or Baked Ham.

Note: Because the sweetness of ciders varies, be prepared to adjust the amount of sugar to taste.

Per serving with sauce: 478 calories, 31 grams protein, 39 grams carbohydrates, 26 grams sugar, 21 grams fat, 141 milligrams cholesterol, 1,896 milligrams sodium, 0.6 gram dietary fiber.