41 Family Approved Sides To Serve with Ham
Are you looking for inspiration on what to serve with ham? These 40+ recipe ideas will have you excited to get cooking – from mashed potatoes to salads & more.
Whether it’s a holiday feast or a Sunday dinner, these recipes sure do taste great with your favorite ham dish. From classic sides like creamy mashed potatoes and green bean casserole to more adventurous options like kale pumpkin salad!
What to Serve with Ham
Today I am sharing more than 40 family approved sides for when you are looking for what to serve with ham. This is the perfect list for anyone looking to amp up their ham dishes and impress their entire family!
There are easy side dishes that are ideal for make ahead options, too.
Ham Recipe FAQ
How Long Does It Take To Cook A Whole Ham?
The cooking time for a whole ham depends on its size and the cooking method used. To accurately calculate cooking time you’ll need to bake a whole ham for approximately 15-20 minutes per pound (about 33-44 minutes per kilogram) at 325°F (163°C). If you are reheating a pre-cooked ham, follow package instructions.
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Family Approved Sides to Serve with Ham
Easy Gorgonzola Pasta
This delicious Italian gorgonzola pasta recipe makes a delicious side dish. Plus, it's so easy to make and ready in 30 minutes.
Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
For a truly flavorful side dish try these maple balsamic brussels sprouts! Crispy, caramelized, with just 5 ingredients, you can take your side dish game to a new level—even picky eaters will want to try these glazed sprouts
Southern Potato Salad Recipe
A classic Southern Potato Salad, just like Grandma used to make, this easy old-fashioned side dish is creamy, tangy, deliciousness.
Easy Pineapple Stuffing Recipe - A Sweet Holiday Side
Scalloped pineapple dressing is an easy side dish that pairs perfectly with ham. The sweetness is a nice contrast to the typical savory sides offered, and this dish can even double as dessert.
Fall Chopped Kale Salad with Pumpkin Vinaigrette
Fall Chopped Kale Salad with Pumpkin Vinaigrette is the refreshing vegetable side dish you have to try this season! It’s so wholesome and filling without getting wet and soggy. Featuring pumpkin, sweet potato and radishes.
Heirloom Tomato Salad with Balsamic & Feta
Savor the flavors of summer with Heirloom Tomato Salad! Fresh, quick, and easy – seasoned to perfection with salt, pepper, and herbs, topped with creamy feta cheese, and drizzled with balsamic vinegar. Whether as a refreshing side dish or a light and healthful lunch, it's your go-to quick-fix summer salad. Dive into a world of delicious simplicity!
Healthy Broccoli Apple Salad Recipe with Cranberries
Serve this simple recipe for Broccoli Apple Salad with your comforting Ham dinner. It’s a nutritious side dish that pairs well with any main meal. It’s made with simple pantry staples and a fabulous addition to your table.
Peach Feta Salad
This salad features delicious blueberries, Juicy peaches, crunchy cucumbers, creamy feta cheese, and cashews! Mixed in with green leaves and drizzles with a mango dressing. Whether you're looking for a light salad or a stunning side to serve with Ham, this recipe will become your new obsession.
Crispy Pan Fried Gnocchi
You have to serve Pan Fried Gnocchi with Ham! They’re crispy, pan fried, and super simple! It’s a quick recipe to make in 20 minutes for a simple weeknight meal. The best part is that it’s coated in a light sauce made with garlic, herbs, butter and parmesan.
Roasted Beets and Carrots
Looking for a nourishing and delicious dinner that's a breeze on busy weeknights? Look no further! Roasted Beets and Carrots dish is the answer you've been searching for. Simple, flavorful, and nutritious – it's a must-try recipe!
Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips
Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips are the ideal side dish, ready in just 40 minutes. The roasting process enhances their natural sweetness, and the honey adds a mouthwatering glaze that's impossible to resist. Plus, they cook alongside your roast potatoes, so you can set them and forget them.
Slow Cooker Gouda Potatoes
Looking for a potato dish to serve with Ham? These Slow Cooker Gouda Hash Browns are easy, cheesy and ready to fill your tummy. Featuring potatoes with provolone and gouda slowly cooked to perfection!
Easy Bacon Baked Beans
Simple Bacon Baked Beans are the best side dish with you’re looking for a tasty comfort food flavor. These would be a nice addition to a holiday ham dinner. Featuring beans, bacon and maple syrup.
Roasted Fall Vegetables
Embrace the flavors of the season with Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Squash & Cranberries recipe. A perfect blend of savory and sweet, this dish will amp up your holiday table. Get ready to impress your guests with this mouthwatering creation!
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
The easy secret that makes these Mashed Sweet Potatoes different from the rest? Simmering the sweet potatoes in cream and butter rather than boiling them in plain water. It makes a big difference and you’ll never want to cook them any other way.
Sheet Pan Garlic Parmesan Roasted Carrots
Sheet pan parmesan roasted carrots with garlic goes so well with Ham! That’s because the natural sweetness of carrots shines through the creamy, salty parmesan cheese and buttery herbs and spices. Everyone at the dinner table will adore the feast!
The Ultimate Southern Green Bean Casserole
This Southern Green Bean Casserole recipe is the best appetizer for family dinner. It’s made extra tasty by adding in stuffing mix. There’s so much delicious flavor especially when served with your favorite Ham!
Loaded Twice Baked Potato Casserole
Wondering what to serve with Ham? Looking for a side dish that'll have your family asking for seconds? Try this delicious Twice Baked Potato Casserole, topped with crispy bacon, melty cheddar cheese, and zesty green onions. It's a mouthwatering twist on a classic favorite that's sure to become a regular at your dinner table.
The BEST Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
You must try these Scalloped Potatoes with Cheese recipe! Experience the classic, creamy goodness of tender potatoes layered with a rich, aromatic sauce. Perfect for Easter, Christmas, or Thanksgiving, this homemade dish is the ultimate side dish.
Boursin Cheese Creamy Mashed Potatoes
What goes good with Ham? Well Boursin Cheese Mashed Potatoes sure hits the spot! This recipe is ready in under an hour and serves 6.
Velveeta Casserole Recipe
The Velveeta Chicken Casserole with broccoli is creamy, cheesy, and oh-so-satisfying. Tender chicken, velvety Velveeta, and perfectly cooked pasta. It's like a warm, cheesy hug on a plate, and it's so easy to make! Whether you're a busy parent in need of a family-friendly dinner or a foodie craving comfort, this recipe has got you covered.
Roasted Hot Honey Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate
Ready to elevate your Brussels sprouts? Try Roasted Hot Honey Brussels Sprouts recipe for a mouthwatering twist on this classic veggie. Get ready for crispy, caramelized perfection with a burst of sweet and mild spice. Your taste buds won't know what hit them!
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
What to serve with Ham? Well how about a little more pork in the form of bacon? Bacon wrapped asparagus will have you jumping for joy and begging for seconds.
Sourdough Bread With Roasted Garlic and Parmesan Cheese
Indulge in the enticing aroma of homemade Roasted Garlic and Parmesan Sourdough Bread. It's a sensory delight that elevates any meal, especially Ham. Learn the mouthwatering process of crafting this flavorful loaf.
Fresh Corn Avocado Salad
What good goes with Ham? Try Fresh Corn and Avocados for a lovely flavor and texture contrast. It’s excellent as a nutritiously light side dish especially if you’re a fan of Tex-Mex like I Am!
Easy Charcuterie Skewers Recipe
Add a burst of flavor to your next gathering with irresistible Charcuterie Skewers featuring juicy tomatoes and savory cheese. Elevate your appetizer game and impress your guests with these delightful skewers. Perfect for any occasion that serves Ham!
Oven-Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan and Lemon
Wondering what to serve with Ham? The oven brings out the best flavor and texture in asparagus, and a sprinkle of Parmesan and a burst of lemon takes it to the next level. Try it today for a taste explosion that's quick and easy!
Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables
Elevate your side dish game with Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables! Drizzled with the rich flavors of California Roasted Garlic Olive Oil and Aged Sherry Vinegar. It’s perfectly seasoned with herbs and spices for a mouthwatering and effortless addition to your ham feast.
Garlic Herb Rolls
These mouthwatering Garlic Herb Rolls are the perfect addition to your holiday spread! Buttery, soft, and packed with garlic herb flavor, they're a must-try for any occasion. Plus, they're easy to make and freezer-friendly, so you can prepare ahead of time.
Maple Miso Brussels Sprouts
These maple-miso glazed Brussels sprouts are simple to make and have the most addictively delicious sweet, salty and umami flavor.
Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes
These maple-roasted sweet potatoes are roasted with cinnamon-sugar pecans and coated in a sweet and tangy reduction of caramelized shallots and balsamic. Just 15 minutes of preparation and let the oven handle the rest.
Loaded Potatoes
Loaded potatoes are the best thing you’ll ever make. This recipe is perfect to feed a crowd. Cheesy, creamy, and ranch side dish is loaded with bacon and very easy to make.
Best Roasted Asparagus
Looking for a quick and easy recipe for the best roasted asparagus? Great beginner oven baked asparagus recipe with additional ideas and variations.
Cauliflower Au Gratin Easy Side Dish
This cheesy Cauliflower Au Gratin is easy to prep and is a fabulous alternative to mashed potatoes.
Gouda Smashed Potatoes
Golden potatoes are drizzled with olive oil and garlic and baked until crispy and then topped with gouda and warmed until the cheese is warm and melted. Gouda Smashed Potatoes are the perfect holiday side dish that will impress your guests.
Lemon Arugula Salad Recipe with Parmesan Cheese
Lemon Arugula Salad Recipe with Parmesan Cheese is a quick and easy salad that is peppery, sweet and satisfying. Arugula is tossed with cherry tomatoes, toasted pine nuts and parmesan cheese and finished off with a lemony, olive oil dressing.
Green Beans Almondine
This dish not only makes your humble green beans fancy, but it’s absolutely delicious and elegant in its simplicity.
Easy Peasy and Cheesy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
This easy Instant Pot mac and cheese is a delicious side dish for ham and other main entrees. Here is how to make it!
Parmesan Crusted Potatoes
Parmesan Crusted Potatoes are a crunchy, cheesy, easy, and tasty side dish.
White Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes
Creamy, cheesy, and plenty of flavor, these scalloped potatoes guarantee soft and delicious potatoes for a special occasion side you'll love.
These side dish recipes of what to serve with ham provide several choices to make your Easter or Christmas ham dinner delicious. The hardest part will be choosing which two or three to make for your next family dinner.
Whether you’re a beginner cook or a seasoned chef, these recipes are sure to impress next time!