Baked Ham Side Dishes Recipes

Make-Ahead Sweet Potatoes with Brown Sugar - This is one of my go-to dishes for the 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.

Copycat Red Lobster Mashed Potatoes - If the thought of the Red Lobster mashed potatoes makes 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 - 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.

Honey Glazed Baby Carrots - 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!

Cowboy Baked Beans—For a hearty side dish that's filling and 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.

Cinnamon Butternut Squash - I love serving this easy butternut squash recipe with Christmas ham.

The brown sugar and cinnamon flavor tastes amazing and it takes only 10 minutes to prep this simple recipe.

Butter Swim Biscuits - This super easy recipe is perfect for those who don't really like to bake.

Mix the batter and drop it into a baking dish with melted butter.

Sounds amazing, right? It's perfect with just about any main dish, including ham!

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.

You'll also love our ham and cheese pasta salad which is great for using up ham leftovers.

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.

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.

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!