15 Honey-Glazed Ham Dinner Recipes for the Holidays

A glistening honey-glazed ham is the centerpiece every holiday table deserves. These 15 dinner recipes take you from the classic showpiece roast to clever leftovers — sliders, soups, casseroles, and more.

Each recipe below comes with a photo, a full ingredient list with quantities, and simple step-by-step instructions. Pin this post for later and let’s get cooking!

1. Classic Honey-Glazed Baked Ham

The iconic holiday centerpiece — caramelized, glistening, and impossibly juicy.

Ingredients

• 1 bone-in spiral ham (8-10 lbs)
• 1 cup honey
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 tsp ground cloves
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and place the ham cut-side down in a roasting pan.
2. Add 1 cup of water to the pan and tent loosely with foil.
3. Bake 1.5 hours, then remove the foil.
4. Whisk the honey, brown sugar, Dijon, vinegar, cloves, and cinnamon into a glaze.
5. Brush half the glaze over the ham and bake 30 minutes more.
6. Brush with remaining glaze and bake 15 minutes until caramelized. Rest 20 minutes before carving.

2. Honey Mustard Ham Steaks

Weeknight-fast ham steaks with a sticky honey-mustard glaze — dinner in 20 minutes.

Ingredients

• 4 ham steaks (1/2-inch thick)
• 1/3 cup honey
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Pat the ham steaks dry and season with garlic powder and pepper.
2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sear the steaks 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
4. Whisk the honey, Dijon, and vinegar in a small bowl.
5. Pour the glaze into the skillet and simmer 3-4 minutes, spooning over the steaks.
6. Serve with the pan sauce drizzled on top.

3. Slow Cooker Honey Ham

Set it and forget it — the slow cooker does all the work for the juiciest ham ever.

Ingredients

• 1 boneless ham (4-5 lbs)
• 3/4 cup honey
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice

Instructions

1. Place the ham in a 6-quart slow cooker.
2. Whisk the honey, brown sugar, Dijon, cinnamon, and pineapple juice.
3. Pour the glaze over the ham, getting it between the slices.
4. Cover and cook on LOW 4-5 hours, basting once halfway.
5. Transfer to a serving platter and tent with foil 15 minutes.
6. Spoon the cooking juices over the ham before serving.

4. Honey-Glazed Ham & Scalloped Potatoes

Creamy, cheesy layers of potato studded with sweet ham — the ultimate comfort casserole.

Ingredients

• 2 cups diced honey-glazed ham
• 4 cups thinly sliced potatoes
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup milk
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Whisk the soup, milk, garlic powder, and half the cheddar in a bowl.
3. Layer half the potatoes, half the ham, and half the onion in the dish.
4. Pour half the sauce over, then repeat the layers.
5. Top with remaining cheddar and cover with foil.
6. Bake 45 minutes, uncover, and bake 20 minutes more until bubbly and golden.

5. Ham and Pineapple Fried Rice

Sweet-salty takeout vibes in 15 minutes — the best way to use up leftover ham.

Ingredients

• 2 cups diced honey ham
• 3 cups cooked rice
• 1 cup diced pineapple
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 eggs, scrambled
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 tbsp sesame oil

Instructions

1. Heat the sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat.
2. Add the ham and pineapple; stir-fry 2-3 minutes until lightly caramelized.
3. Push to the side and add the peas; cook 1 minute.
4. Add the rice and soy sauce, tossing 2-3 minutes until heated through.
5. Stir in the scrambled eggs and green onions.
6. Serve hot with extra soy sauce.

6. Honey Ham Quiche Lorraine

Buttery crust, custardy eggs, and sweet ham — brunch or dinner, always a winner.

Ingredients

• 1 refrigerated pie crust
• 1 1/2 cups diced honey ham
• 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and fit the pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate.
2. Scatter the ham, Swiss, and onion over the bottom of the crust.
3. Whisk the eggs, half-and-half, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour over the filling and bake 35-40 minutes until set and golden.
5. Cool 10 minutes before slicing.
6. Serve warm or at room temperature.

7. Ham, Broccoli & Cheese Casserole

One-dish comfort with cheesy broccoli and ham in every creamy bite.

Ingredients

• 3 cups diced honey ham
• 3 cups frozen broccoli florets
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 cups shredded cheddar
• 2 cups cooked rice

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch dish.
2. Stir the soup, sour cream, and 1 cup of cheddar in a large bowl.
3. Fold in the ham, broccoli, and cooked rice.
4. Spread into the baking dish and top with remaining cheddar.
5. Bake 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
6. Rest 5 minutes before serving.

8. Honey-Glazed Ham Sliders

Buttery, melty, pull-apart sliders that vanish at parties in minutes.

Ingredients

• 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls
• 12 slices honey-glazed ham
• 6 slices Swiss cheese
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp poppy seeds
• 1 tsp onion powder

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and place the bottom halves of the rolls in a baking dish.
2. Layer the ham and Swiss cheese over the rolls.
3. Whisk the melted butter, Dijon, poppy seeds, and onion powder.
4. Brush the butter mixture generously over the roll tops.
5. Cover with foil and bake 15 minutes.
6. Uncover and bake 5 minutes more until golden; serve warm.

9. Ham & White Bean Soup

Hearty, brothy, and deeply savory — a cozy bowl that stretches one ham for days.

Ingredients

• 2 cups diced honey ham
• 1 lb dried white beans, soaked overnight
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Drain the soaked beans and add to a large pot with the broth and bay leaves.
2. Bring to a boil, then simmer 45 minutes until the beans start to soften.
3. Add the ham, onion, carrots, and celery; simmer 30 minutes more.
4. Remove the bay leaves and season with salt and pepper.
5. Mash a cup of beans against the pot for a thicker broth.
6. Serve hot with crusty bread.

10. Honey Ham Breakfast Hash

Crispy potatoes, sweet ham, and runny eggs — the breakfast-for-dinner hero.

Ingredients

• 2 cups diced honey ham
• 3 cups frozen diced hash browns, thawed
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 6 eggs
• 1 cup shredded cheddar

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the hash browns, pepper, and onion; cook 10 minutes until crispy, stirring occasionally.
3. Stir in the ham and spinach; cook 3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
4. Make 6 wells and crack an egg into each.
5. Cover and cook 4-5 minutes until the whites are set.
6. Top with cheddar, cover 1 minute to melt, and serve.

11. Honey-Glazed Ham Pasta Alfredo

Silky Alfredo tossed with sweet ham and peas — a 25-minute weeknight luxury.

Ingredients

• 8 oz penne pasta
• 2 cups diced honey ham
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan
• 1 cup frozen peas
• Black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook the penne according to package directions; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
2. Melt the butter in a large skillet and sauté the garlic 1 minute.
3. Add the cream and simmer 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
4. Whisk in the Parmesan until smooth, then add the ham and peas.
5. Toss with the pasta, loosening with pasta water as needed.
6. Season with black pepper and serve immediately.

12. Ham & Potato Chowder

Thick, creamy, and loaded with ham — the soup that eats like a meal.

Ingredients

• 2 cups diced honey ham
• 3 cups diced potatoes
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 2 tbsp flour

Instructions

1. Sauté the onion in butter in a large pot until soft, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the flour and cook 1 minute.
3. Add the broth, potatoes, and corn; simmer 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
4. Stir in the ham and half-and-half; simmer 5 minutes more.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Serve hot with oyster crackers.

13. Honey Ham and Cheese Stromboli

Rolled, golden, and oozing cheese — pizza night's delicious cousin.

Ingredients

• 1 lb pizza dough
• 1 1/2 cups diced honey ham
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
• 1/2 cup ricotta
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Marinara sauce, for dipping

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
2. Roll the dough into a 12×16-inch rectangle.
3. Spread the ricotta, then layer the ham and mozzarella, leaving a 1-inch border.
4. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and roll up tightly from the long side.
5. Pinch the seams, slash the top, and bake 20-25 minutes until deep golden.
6. Cool 5 minutes, slice, and serve with warm marinara.

14. Leftover Ham Fried Cabbage

Buttery cabbage and crispy ham edges — humble ingredients, huge flavor.

Ingredients

• 2 cups diced honey ham
• 1 small head cabbage, shredded
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp caraway seeds
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the onion and cabbage; cook 8-10 minutes until softened and lightly browned.
3. Stir in the ham and caraway seeds; cook 5 minutes more.
4. Splash in the vinegar and toss to combine.
5. Season with salt and pepper.
6. Serve hot as a side or over mashed potatoes.

15. Hawaiian Ham Sheet Pan Dinner

One pan, zero fuss — caramelized ham and veggies with a honey-pineapple glaze.

Ingredients

• 2 cups diced honey ham
• 2 sweet potatoes, cubed
• 1 red onion, wedged
• 1 bell pepper, chunked
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a sheet pan with parchment.
2. Toss the sweet potatoes, onion, and pepper with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Roast 15 minutes, then add the ham to the pan.
4. Whisk the honey with smoked paprika and a splash of pineapple juice.
5. Drizzle over everything and roast 12-15 minutes more until caramelized.
6. Serve hot, straight from the pan.

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