Turkey has its hallowed place for the holidays, but when you're feeding a crowd, you can always count on a sweet, succulent ham, like one from Kentucky Legend, to supplement your spread.
Why invite a ham to the table? It’s a great way to make your meal even more impressive. And it pairs perfectly with all the sides you're planning for your holiday feasts. Plus, you can customize a ham with different glazes to suit your guests—and your menu: Go spicy with hot honey, tangy with mustard, or sweet with a brown-sugar glaze. Kentucky Legend sells different sizes and cuts, so you'll be able to find one that's just right for you, whether you need a whole ham, half ham, quarter-sliced, half-sliced, petite, steaks, or diced.
When building your menu, start with a delicious turkey and a tasty ham, then curate the side dishes based on the flavors you love. Read on to see how to build your best spread.
The Main Event
This fan-favorite turkey recipe is our take on a classic. Fresh rosemary and punchy orange create a glaze that amps up this dish, adding bright herbal notes and citrusy freshness to the bird.
Alongside your turkey, prepare this Ham with Cherry-Pineapple Glaze. It looks (and tastes) impressive but it's super easy—and you won't be tethered to the kitchen for hours making it. The topping is the classic combo of sweet pineapple slices and maraschino cherries, a nostalgic favorite that's bound to bring back memories (or create new ones!).
Stellar Sides
When you're planning all the side dishes, you'll definitely want to include holiday favorites like mashed potatoes and stuffing, but have some fun and try new versions, like Cheddar and Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes and Apple-Cranberry Stuffing. They're both rich and hearty—just what everyone will want! You should include some greens too, but you don't have to settle for steamed broccoli. Try Roasted Vegetables with Pecan Crumble or Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Reduction—bright, colorful additions with a little crunch for texture. If you love a casserole for the holidays (and who doesn't?), go with a baked veg like Green Bean-Mushroom Casserole with Candied Bacon.
Day-After Delights
One of the best reasons to serve more than one protein for your feast: Leftovers! Nothing is better than a sandwich piled high with tasty ham and sides for lunch the next day. If you really want to step up your leftover game, try these Honey-Glazed Ham and Checkerboard Rolls, the perfect post-holiday lunch or snack.
