25 Best Christmas Ham Recipes Packed With Salty Holiday Flavor
Trust us, you need to try Ree's root beer glaze.
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Every holiday menu needs a show-stopping main course—and a Christmas ham is a great place to start! Not only can these special ham recipes be served up for Christmas Eve dinner, but they're also a great option for Christmas brunch! Just imagine all the oohs and ahhs you'll get when you bring out a salty, glossy ham on your Pioneer Woman platter. All you need are your favorite sides dishes to go with your ham to make the menu complete. That’s how Ree Drummond likes to serve it for her Christmas potluck: "I'll put out a big ham and all the fixings," she says.
Here, you'll find spiral hams, baked hams, and maple-glazed hams that are full of seasonal flavor. There's even a slow cooker recipe that'll take the stress out of holiday cooking. Try Ree's root beer-glazed ham or the cranberry-glazed ham for a show-stopping centerpiece. Or, opt for ham in other holiday favorites, like ham and cheese frittata or scalloped potatoes with crispy bits of ham. Whichever Christmas ham recipe you choose, knowing how to cook a ham is sure to keep your family happy and well-fed. And, if you happen to have leftovers, check out these leftover ham ideas.
Root Beer Glazed Ham
Trust us when we say that Ree's holiday ham is simply perfection! It has all the salty flavor and sweet, sticky glaze you know and love thanks to a secret ingredient: Dr Pepper.
Get Ree's Root Beer Glazed Ham recipe.
Ham and Cheese Quiche
A salty, cheesy quiche is the perfect main course for a holiday brunch. You can make it with refrigerated pie crust to keep things easy and even prep the whole thing ahead and serve at room temperature.
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Split Pea Soup with Ham
On a chilly December day, this split pea soup will warm you right up! You can serve it for a quick Christmas lunch or make it the comforting first course to your holiday dinner.
Get the Split Pea Soup with Ham recipe.
Green Eggs and Ham
This family-friendly dish calls for breakfast ham slices, but you can also use thick-cut deli ham cut into circles or even diced ham if you're in a pinch. Either way, the green kale and herbs will make it look so festive!
Get the Green Eggs and Ham recipe.
Honey-Mustard Glazed Ham
This ham is seasoned with dijon mustard, cloves, black pepper, and honey for a touch of sweetness. It's the easiest ham recipe you'll ever see!
Get Ree's Honey-Mustard Glazed Ham recipe.
Ham Casserole
Loaded with rice, ham, veggies, and cheese—this casserole is great for keeping the whole family happy and full. You'll love the nostalgic factor of the buttery cracker topping.
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Ham and Cheese Sliders
You can serve these up as a Christmas appetizer or make them for lunch while you hand out the gifts. Either way, they'll be a hit with everyone in the family.
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Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
Savory, salty bites of diced ham are just what you need to balance out this creamy potato dish. It's a hearty side that has become one of the Drummond kids' favorites.
Get Ree's Scalloped Potatoes and Ham recipe.
Ham and Cheese Frittata with Caramelized Onions
Here's a great way to incorporate ham on your Christmas brunch menu! The baked egg dish is loaded with diced ham, onions, and melty cheese.
Get Ree's Ham and Cheese Frittata with Caramelized Onions recipe.
Pasta with Ham, Leeks, and Spinach
Pasta lovers will appreciate this simple dinner recipe made with ham, spinach, and cheese. It comes together in just 30 minutes!
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Slow Cooker Ham
No need to take up that precious oven space with a big holiday roast. Instead try making your ham in a slow cooker for the easiest Christmas ever!
Get the Slow Cooker Ham recipe.
Make-Ahead Sandwich Rolls
Slices of ham make for the perfect filling in these make-ahead sandwiches. There's also turkey, lettuce, cheese, and chipotle mayonnaise.
Get Ree's Make-Ahead Sandwich Rolls recipe.
Honey-Glazed Ham and Checkerboard Rolls
Ree likes to serve this honey-glazed ham on a platter with cheese slices. Add a side of orange marmalade and onion jam, and let your guests build their own sandwiches!
Elevated Baked Ham
This recipe starts with a spiral-cut ham which gives you a chance to pack flavor between each layer. Slices of fruit, like pineapple, cut paper-thin make the ham extra moist and juicy.
Get the Elevated Baked Ham recipe.
Glazed Ham
You might recognize this recipe from Ree's Easter ham round-up. Well, who says it can't be served for Christmas dinner, too?! In fact, the glossy, glazed ham can (and should) be made for any holiday throughout the year.
Get Ree's Glazed Ham recipe.
Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup
While this might be a chicken soup, it's also made with ham. The warm, creamy soup is perfect for cold winter days.
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Roasted Ham and Shredded Brussels Sprouts Hash
If you love caramelized, crispy bits of hash, you'll go crazy for this shredded veggie and ham version. It's perfect for Christmas brunch—especially when topped with runny eggs.
Get the Roasted Ham and Shredded Brussels Sprouts Hash recipe.
Sheet Pan Holiday Ham Dinner
This might just be the easiest Christmas dinner ever. The ham and all the sides are cooked together right on two sheet pans!
Get the Sheet Pan Holiday Ham Dinner recipe at Damn Delicious.
Coca-Cola Baked Ham
Coca-Cola is good for more than just drinking! It can also be used to liven up your Christmas ham and really get that outer layer glistening.
Baked Ham with an Apricot Honey Glaze
Not all show-stopping roasts are easy to prepare, but this one fits that description perfectly. Oh, and it's delicious to boot.
Get the Baked Ham with an Apricot Honey Glaze recipe at Natasha's Kitchen.
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