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    45 Mouth-Watering Side Dishes That Complement Baked Ham

    Published: Jan 23, 2022 · Updated: Mar 10, 2023 by Dawn · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Baked ham is a classic main dish that's popular for holidays, family gatherings, and special occasions. But no meal is complete without a variety of tasty side dishes to complement the savory flavors of the ham.

    Whether you're looking for something sweet, savory, or a bit of both, there are plenty of delicious baked ham side dishes to choose from. In this post, we are sharing some of the best side dishes that will make your baked ham dinner even more delicious and satisfying. From creamy potatoes to flavorful vegetables, there's something for everyone on this list. So let's dive in and discover the perfect accompaniments to your next baked ham feast!

    45 best sides dishes for ham Pinterest collage - rolls in a baking dish, mashed potatoes in a bowl, potato wedges in a dish, scalloped potatoes in a baking dish, candied sweet potato casserole, butternut squash mac and cheese in dutch oven and green beans with fresh parmesan cheese and pine nuts in a serving dish.

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    We like to make a variety of dishes with ham and usually we like to try different things each year. These 45 recipes are the best side dishes to go with your baked ham! They are ones we have tried and absolutely love.

    Some of them are our recipes that we have been making for years and some are from other amazing food bloggers. They are all delicious!

    We included a variety of sides to choose from potatoes and vegetable to salads and rolls.

    Jump to:
    • Potatoes
    • Sweet Potatoes
    • Rice, pasta and pasta salads
    • Casseroles
    • Vegetables
    • Breads and rolls
    • Salads
    • Conclusion

    Potatoes

    Potatoes are a classic side dish to go with ham. They are definitely a traditional go to and there are many ways to enjoy them! You can make them mashed, scalloped, as a salad or even as French fries. There are a lot of ways to enjoy potatoes with a holiday meal.

    No Drain Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
    These mashed potatoes are so easy to make that you will not want to make them any other way! No boiling or draining the potatoes, you can mash them right in the inner pot or in a mixing bowl.
    Check out this recipe
    Mashed potatoes in a serving bowl with melted butter on top and parsley sprinkled over for a garnish.
    Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
    Easy to make and full of flavor, this mashed potato casserole has all the flavors of a loaded baked potato! It can be made ahead of time, making it perfect for a holiday side dish or even a busy weeknight.
    Check out this recipe
    Mashed potato casserole in a baking dish after baking ready to serve.
    Whole30 French Fries (Oven or Air Fryer)
    These Whole30 French fries from Organically Addison are so delicious and crispy! They can be made in the oven or the air fryer, making them an easy side dish for you holiday dinner.
    Check out this recipe
    Potato wedges in a dish with salt on them ready to serve.
    Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes {in half the time}!
    Cheesy scalloped potatoes are a classic side dish for ham! These potatoes from Spend With Pennies are so delicious with the perfect amount of cheese and they are easy to make.
    Check out this recipe
    Cheesy scalloped potatoes in a baking dish ready to serve.
    The Best Potato Salad Recipe
    Potato salad is a classic at most cookouts.  Making the perfect salad is all about the way you prep your potatoes and the dressing you add.  This will be a favorite!
    Check out this recipe
    potato salad prepared and in the bowl ready to be eaten
    Air Fryer Twice Baked Potatoes
    These air fryer twice baked potatoes by Made in a Pinch are so delicious and loaded with flavor. They are easy to make in the air fryer and are a perfect side dish for your holiday meal.
    Check out this recipe
    Twice baked potatoes on a plate topped with bacon pieces and sour cream ready to serve.
    Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes - Garnish & Glaze
    Slow cooker cheesy potatoes by Garnish & Glaze are delicious and very easy to make. Making them in the slow cooker frees up your stove and oven for the ham and other sides!
    Check out this recipe
    Cheesy potatoes on a plate garnished with black pepper ready to eat.

    Sweet Potatoes

    Sweet potatoes are always a delicious side to go with baked ham. While the ham is salty and sweet if you have a glaze, the potatoes are sweet and savory.

    Candied Sweet Potato Casserole
    Easy to make, sweet potato casserole has just 5 ingredients but is full of flavor! It is the perfect side dish for your holiday dinner.
    Check out this recipe
    Sweet potato casserole in the baking dish after baking with a golden marshmallow top.
    Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes and Butternut Squash
    Easy to make, Instant Pot sweet potatoes and butternut squash only has 5 ingredients! It only takes about 30 minutes making it the perfect side dish for a busy night.
    Check out this recipe
    Cooked sweet potatoes and butternut squash with cinnamon and nutmeg on top in a serving bowl.
    Spiced Sweet Potatoes
    Spiced sweet potatoes by Swirls of Flavor is an easy recipe for mashed sweet potatoes that have a hint of spice. They are delicious and easy to make, the perfect side dish.
    Check out this recipe
    spiced sweet potatoes in a serving dish ready to serve.
    Vegan Mashed Sweet Potatoes - Planted in the Kitchen
    These savory mashed sweet potatoes by Planted in the Kitchen are easy to make and delicious! They are the perfect side dish to serve on the holidays, especially if you have anybody who is vegan or vegetarian coming over for dinner.
    Check out this recipe
    Mashed sweet potatoes in a serving bowl ready to serve.

    Rice, pasta and pasta salads

    Rice and pasta are always good and go with just about any meal, including as a side dish to go with ham. They are usually a very easy dish to put together which makes them perfect for holiday meals. We sometimes like to make a pasta salad for an easy meal prep.

    Ranch Pasta Salad
    This easy to make ranch pasta salad is flavorful and colorful all while keeping it simple. It has the perfect combination of vegetables and ranch along with the pasta.
    Check out this recipe
    Ranch pasta salad in serving bowls ready to eat topped with parsley as a garnish.
    Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
    Impress your friends at your next gathering with this delicious bacon ranch pasta salad. With the perfect blend of bacon, homemade ranch dressing, vegetables, cheese and pasta - it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
    Check out this recipe
    Pasta salad in a serving dish topped with cheese and bacon ready to eat.
    Creamy Italian Pasta Salad
    Easy and quick to make, this creamy Italian pasta salad is the perfect side dish! It combines the flavors of Italian seasonings with parmesan cheese, mayo and a touch of vinegar
    Check out this recipe
    Pasta salad in a bowl with a fork and spoon ready to eat
    Cilantro Lime Rice with Garlic
    The perfect rice to go with tacos, fajitas or even served as a side dish. Cilantro lime rice is easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.
    Check out this recipe
    Cilantro lime rice in a bowl ready to be served
    Golden Rice Pilaf
    This golden rice pilaf by What a Girl Eats is delicious and the perfect side dish! It is easy to make and your guests will love it.
    Check out this recipe
    Golden rice pilaf in a serving bowl ready to eat.
    Easy Homemade Macaroni and Cheese
    Homemade mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food and it is easy to make! It is nice and smooth with a delicious browned melted cheese layer on top.
    Check out this recipe
    Macaroni and cheese in a baking dish ready to be served with a spoon scooping some out.
    Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese
    Butternut squash mac & cheese by The Healthy Epicurean is the perfect combination of 3 cheeses, pasta and butternut squash. It is delicious and your guests will love it!
    Check out this recipe
    Butternut mac and cheese in a Dutch oven being spooned out to serve.
    Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Peas
    This lemon ricotta pasta with peas by Mae's Menu is a delicious side dish that everybody will love! It is quick and easy pasta dish to make with just a few simple ingredients.
    Check out this recipe
    Lemon ricotta pasta on a serving plate ready to eat.

    Casseroles

    Casseroles are often a go to with any holiday meal, including as a side dish to go with baked ham! If you make it a vegetable casserole, they are often the best way for picky kids to eat their vegetables at the table. Potato and sweet potato casseroles are above in their categories to keep this clean and simple.

    Sweet Corn Zucchini Pie Recipe
    This sweet corn and zucchini pie by Sunkissed Kitchen is a delicious way to enjoy zucchini and corn! It has the perfect combination of vegetables and cheese, making it a great way for kids to eat their vegetables.
    Check out this recipe
    Zucchini and corn pie on a plate ready to eat.
    Broccoli Casserole
    This cheesy broccoli casserole by Amanda's Cookin' is the perfect way to make broccoli for a crowd! It has the perfect combination of broccoli, cheese and seasonings with a delicious cracker topping.
    Check out this recipe
    Broccoli casserole in a baking dish being spooned out to serve.
    Sausage & Cornbread Stuffing
    This cornbread dressing with sausage by Laura Fuentes is perfect to go with ham or turkey. It is delicious and sure to be a hit with your guests
    Check out this recipe
    cornbread stuffing with sausage in a serving dish ready to serve.
    Corn Souffle | Easy Corn Casserole
    This easy corn soufflé recipe by Neighborhood Food is delicious and the perfect side dish for the holidays! It’s naturally gluten free and easy to make.
    Check out this recipe
    corn souffle in a baking dish being spooned out to serve.

    Vegetables

    We cannot forget vegetable side dishes for ham! A ham dinner isn't complete without a vegetable, at least not in our house. We usually make 2 vegetables with big meals so there is something for everybody.

    Garlic Butter Green Beans (with parmesan) | Maple + Mango
    Sauteed green beans tossed in garlic butter and parmesan - yes please! These green beans from Maple + Mango are so delicious, your guests will love them.
    Check out this recipe
    Green beans in a serving dish topped with fresh parmesan and pine nuts.
    Roasted Carrots with Honey and Thyme
    Roasted carrots with honey and thyme by Casual Foodist is an easy and delicious way to prepare carrots. They are a perfect side dish to pair with ham, everybody will love them.
    Check out this recipe
    Roasted rainbow carrots sliced in half on a plate with thyme as a garnish.
    Recipe This | Slow Cooker Honey Carrots
    Slow Cooker Honey Carrots. Delicious slow cooked carrots that are cooked with honey and seasoned to perfection. Perfect for dumping….
    Check out this recipe
    Slow cooker honey carrots by Recipe This - honey being poured over the carrots.
    Air Fryer Parsnip Fries
    Air fryer parsnip fries by The Devil Wears Salad are a great alternative to potato fries. They are delicious, easy to make and are made in the air fryer so you can use your stove and oven for the rest of dinner! They have an amazing red pepper mayo for dipping too.
    Check out this recipe
    Parsnip fries in a serving dish with pepper mayo in a prep bowl for dipping.
    Roasted Tenderstem Broccoli (Broccolini)
    Roasted broccolini from It's Not Complicated is the perfect vegetable side dish! It is quick and easy to make with just a handful of ingredients.
    Check out this recipe
    Cooked broccolini on a serving plate with lime wedges as a garnish.
    Garlic Parmesan Broccoli
    Garlic parmesan broccoli by Peter's Food Adventures is a really easy and delicious way to make broccoli! It can be made in the oven or in the air fryer.
    Check out this recipe
    garlic parmesan broccoli topped with fresh parmesan in a serving dish ready to serve.
    Easy Sautéed Asparagus Amandine: A 15 Minute Wonder
    Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables and sautéed asparagus amandine by Trendgredient is so delicious and easy to make. It can be made in less the 15 minutes.
    Check out this recipe
    Asparagus amandine in a cast iron skillet ready to serve.
    Stir-Fried Spinach with Garlic and Parmesan
    Easy stir-fried spinach with garlic and parmesan by Kalyn's Kitchen is a delicious way to enjoy spinach. It is easy to make with only a few simple ingredients.
    Check out this recipe
    Fried spinach with fresh shredded cheese on top in a serving dish ready to serve.
    Creamed Spinach
    This creamed spinach by Urban Farmie is easy, cheesy and delicious! It is a classic side dish that is easy to make with just a little bit of a spicy kick.
    Check out this recipe
    Creamed spinach in a cast iron skillet ready to serve.
    Balsamic Glazed Brussels Sprouts
    Balsamic glazed Brussels sprouts by Cooking For My Soul are a delicious way to enjoy Brussel sprouts. They are easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. These are perfect for a holiday meal!
    Check out this recipe
    balsamic glazed Brussel sprouts topped with fresh parmesan cheese in a serving dish ready to serve.
    Creamed Leeks Recipe - The Perfect Vegetarian Side Dish For A Main Meal
    This quick and easy creamed leeks recipe by Greedy Gourmet is easy to make and so tasty. They are the perfect vegetable to add to the table with a ham!
    Check out this recipe
    Creamed leeks in a baking dish after cooking ready to serve.
    Fried Cabbage With Bacon
    Fried cabbage with bacon by Flavor Mosaic is a delicious and unique way to add cabbage to your dinner. It is easy to make, will impress your guests and pairs well with ham.
    Check out this recipe
    Fried cabbage with bacon in a cast iron skillet ready to serve.
    Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters
    Air fryer zucchini fritters by Simply Scrumptious are easy to make and delicious. They cook to a golden brown and are perfectly crispy. With the perfect combination of cheese and vegetables, they are a great side dish.
    Check out this recipe
    Zucchini fritters stacked on a plate ready to serve.

    Breads and rolls

    What is a holiday ham dinner without bread or rolls? Ok so we have forgotten to make rolls before, but it definitely is one of the best side dishes for ham or any holiday meal. We added some quick recipes like the biscuits and then also some amazing dinner rolls that do require yeast and rising.

    Easy Garlic Cheese Biscuits
    Cheesy garlic biscuits are easy and quick to make. They are made with just a few simple ingredients, no boxed mixes, and will be ready in 20 minutes.
    Check out this recipe
    3 biscuits on a serving plate garnished with parsley ready to eat.
    Sourdough Sour Cream & Chive Rolls Recipe ~ Barley & Sage
    These sourdough sour cream and chive pull-apart rolls from Barley & Sage are soft, fluffy and easy to make! They are so delicious and a perfect roll for serving with a baked ham.
    Check out this recipe
    Rolls in the baking dish after cooking, topped with chives and coarse salt.
    No-Knead Rosemary Bread - Dutch Oven - Easy - EmilyFabulous
    This no-knead rosemary bread by Emily Fabulous is so easy to make and it is delicious! There are only 5 ingredients, but it is full of flavor.
    Check out this recipe
    rosemary bread after baking and ready to cut to serve.
    Buttermilk Biscuits
    These homemade buttermilk biscuits by The Cozy Cook have fluffy, flaky layers and a sweet honey butter topping. They are so delicious and easy to make with just 6 simple ingredients.
    Check out this recipe
    Buttermilk biscuits in a serving dish after baking, ready to serve.
    Homemade Pull Apart Dinner Rolls
    These homemade pull apart dinner rolls by Amanda's Cookin' are easy to make and so delicious! Get them ready and put them in the oven while the ham is resting, they take about 15 minutes to bake.
    Check out this recipe
    pull apart rolls topped with coarse salt in a basket ready to serve.

    Salads

    Salads are always a great side dish to go with ham or any meal really. I love a good salad with just about any dinner! What is even better is that they can be made ahead of time and ready to serve when the ham is done.

    Broccoli Salad with Bacon
    Easy to make this broccoli salad with bacon is a cookout classic! It has a sweet and tangy dressing but yet slightly salty from bacon, making it a delicious side dish.
    Check out this recipe
    Broccoli salad in a bowl ready to serve with a spoon scooping some out of the bowl.
    Easy Sweet Coleslaw
    This sweet coleslaw recipe is easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. It has the perfect combination of tangy and sweet, making it a favorite with kids.
    Check out this recipe
    Coleslaw prepared in a bowl ready to serve.
    Four Bean Salad
    This quick and easy four bean salad by The Aussie Home Cook is simple and delicious! It can be made ahead of time and kept in the fridge until ready to serve, making it perfect for a busy holiday meal.
    Check out this recipe
    four bean salad in a serving dish ready to serve.
    Healthy, Easy Roasted Vegetable Salad With A Balsamic Reduction
    This easy roasted vegetable salad by Trendgredient is a delicious and unique way to add a salad to your meal. You can roast the vegetables ahead of time to save on oven space while baking the ham.
    Check out this recipe
    oven roasted vegetable salad in a bowl ready to eat.

    Conclusion

    Baked ham is always a great meal for the holidays. We make it every single year for Easter and everybody looks forward to it, of course with all the other great food too .

    These recipes above are some of our favorites and to us they are the best side dishes for ham. We hope you find some that you love and have a wonderful ham dinner!

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    Comments

    1. Mihaela | https://theworldisanoyster.com/

      January 25, 2022 at 11:25 am

      The air fryer twice baked potatoes sound yummy even as a main dish! I saved it to try in my new machine!

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    2. Bobbie

      January 25, 2022 at 2:00 am

      These are great sides and they will go with a lot more than just ham! I'm saving these for Easter dinner.

      Reply
    3. Abhi

      January 25, 2022 at 12:33 am

      A great collection of recipes!

      Reply
    4. Jeannie

      January 24, 2022 at 11:21 pm

      All great side dishes to me even if I dont have a ham, I can still make these especially the salad recipes

      Reply
    5. nancy

      January 24, 2022 at 10:46 pm

      love your roundups! such a great list!

      Reply
    6. Shilpa

      January 24, 2022 at 9:04 pm

      This is a great collection of recipes. Bookmarking it. Thanks for putting it together.

      Reply
    7. Zhen

      January 24, 2022 at 4:40 pm

      Wow, great list! I love ham but would be hard pressed to think of 45 recipes! Def saving this to make, thanks for sharing!

      Reply

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