14 Ham Recipes That Hit That Sweet Spot Between Easy and Impressive
Looking for dinners that are simple to make but still feel special? These 14 ham recipes strike the perfect balance between easy prep and impressive flavor. From comforting classics to creative twists, each dish delivers big taste without requiring hours in the kitchen. Get ready to serve meals that feel effortless—but taste like you went all out!
Iowa Ham Balls
Not your average meatballs, these Iowa Ham Balls are a regional favorite made with leftover ham in a sticky sweet sauce!
Easy Ham and Cheese Stromboli
This Ham and Cheese Stromboli is super easy to make and tastes delicious! Pizza crust is stuffed with honey mustard, monterrey jack cheese, and smoky Black Forest Ham, then baked to a crispy and cheesy perfection!
Riesling Peach Glazed Ham
Riesling Peach Glazed Ham has a perfectly sweet, crunchy outside, and a tender, savory inside. You’ll be the star of the party when you unveil this amazing baked ham at the dinner table. Everyone will be begging for more!
Holiday Ham Casserole
This holiday ham casserole features thinly sliced potatoes, a rich cream sauce, diced ham, and tons of cheese. It’s an easy ham and potato casserole recipe that’s ideal for any holiday or celebration. You can prepare it for the big day or even make it using leftover ham.
Grilled Ham Steak with Apricot Glaze
Grilled Ham Steak is a quick and easy-to-make, tasty culinary delight that combines the rich flavors of smoky grilled ham slices with a delectable Apricot Glaze.
Slow Cooker Ham and Beans
This slow cooker ham and beans recipe is the ultimate in comfort food and an easy way to use up leftover holiday ham.
Crock Pot Ham and Potato Soup
This creamy Crock Pot Ham and Potato Soup has just 6 ingredients and cooks to perfection in the slow cooker. The ham hock infuses the soup with a smoky and the meat is so tender it falls off the bone. Customize with your favorite toppings on the side.
Pasta alla Papalina (Creamy Ham and Peas Pasta)
Pasta alla papalina is a creamy ham and peas pasta that’s easy to make and beyond delicious. Think of these fettuccine alla papalina as carbonara on steroids, with lots of parmesan cheese, ham instead of guanciale, and a surprise ingredient in the form of peas.
Gingersnap Crusted Ham
This gingersnap crusted ham features a tender and juicy ham that is coated in Dijon mustard, brown sugar, and crushed gingersnap cookies! The combination of the savory ham and sweet gingersnap crust is unlike anything else! Go ahead and prepare this mouthwatering ham for the holidays and you will not be disappointed!
Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes and Ham…simple, creamy sauce over slow cooked potatoes and ham. An easy recipe made in the morning and ready after your long day! It’s excellent with our slow cooker ham recipe.
Ham Loaf Recipe
This ham loaf recipe is one of the best ways to use up leftover ham. Baste with a sweet brown sugar glaze during baking for a delicious caramelized flavor. This works well with our oven roasted ham recipe and is a fun twist on traditional meatloaf.
Leftover Ham & Cheese Pasta
This leftover ham & cheese pasta combines cubed ham, peas, carrots, and bowtie pasta in a rich, creamy cheese sauce. It will be on the table and ready to eat in only twenty minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Plus, it is kid-friendly, so your entire family will love it.
Sweet Orange Glazed Ham
This Sweet Orange Glazed Ham is one of the easiest ways to create a memorable holiday feast… Plus it’s a godsend for procrastinators.
Thyme Honey Baked Ham
The beauty of a ham glaze recipe like this Thyme Honey Glaze is that you can use it on any cut of ham. Spiral cut ham, ham steaks, bone-in ham or just a small ham roast.
