Whether you're planning a holiday meal, Sunday supper for the whole family, or an easy weeknight meal, these are some of the best side dishes to serve with ham.
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There's nothing like a delicious, holiday ham on the dinner table. A glazed baked ham is always special for holidays, but you can also grab some ham steaks at the grocery store for an easy weeknight dinner.
Whether you're hosting an Easter or Christmas dinner or just need some ideas for your family's next meal, these ham side dishes are the perfect way to round out your meal.
Don't forget to check out these 25+ ways to use leftover ham for after your holiday!
Best Ham Side Dishes Recipes
From classics like creamy mashed potatoes or garlic green beans to more non-traditional fare like pineapple casserole or loaded cauliflower salad, there's something here for everyone. Dig in and enjoy!
Make-Ahead Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar from Juggling Act Mama: This is one of my go-to dishes for holidays. You can prep it ahead of time, and you don't need special ingredients to make it, so it's a great side dish to accompany your meals even on busy weeknights. If you have sweet potatoes, butter, brown sugar, and cream, you have everything you need to make this yummy side. These are a must-make for Easter dinner!
Copycat Red Lobster Mashed Potatoes from Juggling Act Mama: If the thought of the Red Lobster mashed potatoes make you drool (it can't be just me, right?), then you'll love this copycat version. These white cheddar mashed potatoes are buttery, cheesy, creamy, and dreamy—with just the right amount of garlic.
Garlic Green Beans from Juggling Act Mama: Ditch the green bean casserole and try these deliciously simple garlic green beans instead. There's a hint of lemon and lots of garlic to make the yummiest green beans you've ever tasted. Grab the cowboy butter recipe while you're here to take these green beans (and loads of other dishes) to the next level.
Honey Glazed Baby Carrots from Juggling Act Mama: Add some color to your meal with bright and sweet baby carrots glazed with honey and seasoned with salt, pepper, and fresh tarragon. Cook until they're fork-tender, and you've got a tasty side that everyone will love.
Maple Roasted Acorn Squash - Everyone always loves this oven roasted acorn squash. With the flavors of maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg it's one of my favorite tasty side dishes. It's deliciously cozy and the perfect addition to your holiday table!
Homemade sweet potato rolls are the perfect complement to any baked ham dinner.
This is my mom's recipe and I just know you're going to love it!
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Sweet beets pair beautifully with ham and our oven-roasted beets are super simple to make.
Everyone will love this delicious side dish.
You can serve them with one of our tasty flavored butters.
You'll also love our roasted beet salad.
Green bean casserole is a classic holiday side dish, and for good reason, too.
Oh, and be sure to check out my recipe for cream soup substitute if you're not a fan of using canned soup.
Sweet Potato Casserole with Mini Marshmallows - this is an easy make-ahead recipe that's perfect for special occasions that won't take you forever to make!
Loaded Potato Salad is an easy recipe (and classic side dish) that's perfect for Sunday dinner or alongside your Easter ham!
You'll love this creamy salad with bacon and green onions!
More Delicious Side Dishes for Baked Ham
Cowboy Beans from Dinner at the Zoo: For a hearty side dish that's filling, savory, and pairs well with meats, try cowboy beans. You'll start with a base of pork and beans and add brown sugar, molasses, mustard, ground beef, bacon, and a few other ingredients. Although this dish could totally be a meal in itself, it really stretches as a side.
Scalloped Potatoes from Love from the Oven: Is it really a holiday meal without some scalloped potatoes on the dinner table? This dish pairs perfectly with ham. Bake thinly sliced potatoes in a creamy, cheesy sauce to make a crowd favorite. This dish is the ultimate comfort food!
Creamy Brussels Sprouts from Spend with Pennies: Brussels sprouts don't get enough credit for holiday meals, but they're absolutely delish. This easy side pairs with just about any meal, but it's especially great with ham. Brussels sprouts are cooked in a creamy sauce with parmesan cheese in one pan, so there's minimal cleanup. Plus, it's ready in only 30 minutes, so you can make it during the week just as easily as you can for a holiday.
Mashed Potato Cakes from Baking Beauty: Looking for something different to go with your ham feast? Try mashed potato cakes. They're crispy on the outside and cheesy and fluffy on the inside. This recipe is a terrific way to use leftover mashed potatoes, too, so keep it on hand for Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas when you make large batches of potatoes.
Classic Pea Salad from About a Mom: If you've never had pea salad, try it. Combine peas with bacon, onion, and two kinds of cheese in mayo. It may sound a little strange, but for those who don't like peas because they're bland, this is a great way to dress them up and make them more flavorful.
Carrot Salad from Fantabulosity: This carrot salad is the perfect side if you're enjoying your ham dinner in the spring (for Easter, for example). Make it with carrots sliced into thin ribbons, raisins, oil, vinegar, and sugar—all everyday ingredients that you probably have on hand. It's a tasty alternative to carrot salads that require mayonnaise, too.
Loaded Cauliflower Salad from Wholesome Yum: Tired of the usual veggies or want to keep your meal low carb? Try this loaded cauliflower salad! Toss roasted cauliflower with a creamy dressing and top with bacon, lots of cheddar cheese, and fresh green onions. It's a lot like loaded baked potatoes without the starches and carbs.
Velveeta Broccoli Casserole from Sweet Tea and Sprinkles: Try this incredible broccoli dish at your next get-together. Smother the broccoli florets in a cheesy sauce and topped with a crust made from Ritz crackers and butter. It'll be fantastic piled high next to your ham. Or, if you make this the day after your holiday feast, add some chopped ham to it.
Pineapple Casserole from Sugar and Soul: You may have never tried this dish if you're not from the South, but it's a tremendous hit at church gatherings and pot lucks and is the perfect accompaniment to ham. Hear me out—it's made with pineapple, cheddar cheese, Ritz crackers, and a few other ingredients. However, it's not a dessert. It's a good balance of sweet and salty and is sure to be a hit once you try it. It requires only 5 minutes of prep and 30 minutes to bake, so it's an easy one to make last-minute.
No-Knead Rolls from Recipe Pocket: Finally, you can't have a well-rounded ham dinner without some delicious rolls to pair with the meat. You can mix up these rolls in about 10 minutes, set them aside to let the yeast rise, and then shape them and pop them in the pan to bake. No kneading needed!
I hope you try a few of these delicious ham side dish recipes the next time you and your family have ham for dinner. Pin this list to come back to later. You'll want to make these recipes again and again!
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You're sure to find the perfect dish for every meal!
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