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Wondering what goes with ham? Try any of my easy Side Dishes for Ham! These are the best side dishes with ham, from baked cornbread casserole, to scalloped potatoes, deviled eggs, and more. All effortless sides with ham perfect for the holidays or year-round!
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What Sides Go with Ham
Whenever I'm planning to make ham for dinner, I pull up my list of what to serve with ham. This easy reference has all the best side dishes for ham and will make it simple for you to put together the most amazing holiday meal!
My family and I love baked ham dinner for the holidays. It makes an amazing centerpiece, and you can use the leftovers to make so many meals, like ham sliders or ham soup.
If you're planning on serving ham for the holidays and wondering what side dishes go well with ham, traditional holiday side dishes are the way to go. Here are a few of my family's favorites you can't ever go wrong with, especially if you're trying to pair Easter side dishes with ham.
- Carrots: Roasted or glazed carrots - love them!
- Green beans: Green bean casserole, roasted or sauteed green beans - so delicious every time.
- Corn: Served on the cob, corn casserole, or as cornbread - these are some of my favorite ham sides!
- Potatoes: Scalloped potatoes, mashed potatoes, and roasted potatoes are all delicious choices.
- Mushrooms: Sauteed mushrooms, roasted mushrooms, fried mushrooms - you can't go wrong!
- Greens: Salads or cooked greens both pair well with ham.
- Mac and cheese: One of my family's favorite sides with ham.
- Deviled eggs: A classic perfect for Easter or Christmas!
- Roasted vegetables of all kinds!
Vegetable Sides for Ham
Mexican Street Corn Casserole
My Mexican Street Corn Casserole recipe uses simple ingredients to turn your favorite elote recipe into the perfect party side dish!
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Caramelized Red Onions
I have the secret to perfect Caramelized Red Onions right here! Once you learn how to caramelize onions this way, you'll find every excuse to make them. Ready in 20 minutes!
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Vegetable Au Gratin
Packed with veggies and a creamy, cheesy sauce, my Vegetable au Gratin makes a gorgeous holiday side dish! Ready in just 50 minutes!
Instant Pot Carrots
Instant Pot Candied Carrots are ready in no time! Made with a maple syrup and brown sugar glaze, these carrots taste delicious. Perfect for a holiday meal!
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Gluten Free Green Bean Casserole
This Gluten Free Green Bean Casserole recipe is so comforting and made from scratch! It's the perfect easy Thanksgiving side dish. Made with fresh veggies!
Amazing Button Mushrooms Recipe
Mushrooms are caramelized in butter and olive oil and sautéed with garlic and herbs in this BUTTON MUSHROOMS RECIPE for the perfect side for any entrée!
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Air Fryer Asparagus Fries with Lemon Aioli Dip
What could be better than fried food without the guilt? These amazing air fryer asparagus fries take just minutes to make and are honestly some of the best fries you will ever eat.
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Elegant but Easy Green Beans Almondine
Crisp, buttery green beans almondine is a delicious side dish perfect for the holidays or to pair with your Sunday dinner ideas!
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Sautéed Mushrooms and Onions
Using only a few simple ingredients, quick and easy sautéed mushrooms and onions are the perfect versatile side dish for steak, burgers, chicken or pork!
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Roasted Portobello Mushrooms
Cheesy garlic butter Roasted Portobello Mushrooms are quick and easy to prepare in less than 30 minutes, perfect for dinner or a side!
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Sweet Carrots Recipe
Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots are a quick and easy side dish recipe you can make with just 4 ingredients in 15 minutes!
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AIr Fryer Carrots
Eating your veggies has never been easier! My Air Fryer Carrot Recipe only has four ingredients and is perfect for those picky eaters!
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Air Fried Brussels Sprouts
Learn how to make brussels sprouts in the air fryer with my Air Fried Brussels Sprouts recipe! These easy brussels sprouts are super delicious and crispy.
Elote Recipe
Make Mexican street corn (elote) at home in minutes! Smothered in crema, cotija, chili, and lime for a bold flavor everyone loves.
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Instant Pot Green Beans
Buttery, garlicky beans make a perfect side dish for everything from beef to fish - that's these Instant Pot Garlic Butter Green Beans! Ready in under 5 minutes.
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Easy Side Dishes for Ham Dinner in Casserole
Make-Ahead Scalloped Potatoes
Creamy, cheesy, and hearty, this Easy Scalloped Potatoes recipe is the perfect side for your next dinner.
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Creamed Corn Casserole
With only 5 ingredients and 3 simple steps to follow, this is the easiest Baked Creamed Corn Casserole recipe that takes just 30 minutes to bake!
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Gluten Free Scalloped Potatoes
My Gluten Free Scalloped Potatoes is a classic side dish recipe that's perfect for Sunday supper or the holidays. It's bursting with flavor from creamy garlic potatoes and a cheesy crust!
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Janssons Frestelse
Janssons Frestelse, also known as Jansson's Temptation, is a creamy Swedish potato casserole that is simple but so flavorful! Like a potato gratin recipe, this delicious casserole is perfect for special occasions like the holidays or a comfort food Sunday supper.
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Ham and Potato Casserole
My cheesy Ham and Potatoes Casserole is an easy dinner recipe that is perfect for using leftover ham, complete with creamy bechamel sauce and cheddar cheese.
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Small Potatoes Recipe
Garlicky, buttery, and oh-so-crispy, my Garlic Roasted Small Potatoes make a delicious side dish for every meal from beef to chicken.
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Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes are ready in under 30 minutes! Deliciously cheesy and creamy, these au gratin potatoes make the perfect holiday side dish!
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Potato Ham Sides
Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Make this classic creamy mashed potatoes recipe for steak, prime rib, meatloaf, and more! Buttery, easy, and delicious!
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Irish Mashed Potatoes
Learn how to make Colcannon, easy Irish mashed potatoes with cabbage that are ready in just 30 minutes from prep to cook time!
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Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Our recipe for Easy Mashed Potatoes in Instant Pot results in buttery, creamy, and delicious potatoes.
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Sweet Potato Ham Sides
Easy Sweet Potato Risotto
Sweet Potato Risotto is easy to make and completely delicious! Topped with fresh herbs and freshly shaved parmesan cheese, it's such a comforting weeknight dish.
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Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes are so deliciously sweet, and perfect for the holidays or as a side dish for Sunday Supper! Ready in under 30 minutes.
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Smashed Sweet Potatoes
Smashed Sweet Potatoes are seasoned to perfection, smashed and roasted for a savory-sweet side dish you will love!
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Candied Yams Recipe on the Stove
Candied yams made easy! They're ready in only 30 minutes, using just 4 ingredients for a delectable, no-fuss side dish.
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What Salad Goes with Ham?
Zesty & Tangy Orange and Fennel Salad
With its bright, sweet, and zesty flavors, Orange and Fennel Salad is a perfect side salad or citrus salad recipe for lunch!
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Roasted Artichoke Hearts Salad Recipe
Roasted Artichoke Salad is one of the easiest and prettiest holiday salad recipes you should be serving all season long! The roasted artichokes combined with the tangy burst of fresh basil vinaigrette is the perfect festive salad and a delicious way to start your meal.
Kale Caesar Salad
Learn how to make Chick-fil-A Lemon Kale Caesar Salad at home using easy ingredients! Simple to make and so delicious!
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Cold Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas and Rice
My easy Cold Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas and Rice is light, refreshing, and so easy to make in minutes!
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Amazing Burrata Salad Recipe
Creamy burrata cheese with salty prosciutto, fresh Parmesan, and crisp arugula, all seasoned with sea salt, pepper, and drizzled olive oil... that's our incredible Arugula Burrata Salad Recipe!
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Ham Meal Ideas
Jalapeno Deviled Eggs
Learn how to make deviled eggs taste like jalapeno poppers following my easy Jalapeno Deviled Eggs recipe!
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Alfredo Sauce Recipe
My homemade Alfredo Sauce has a secret ingredient that takes the homemade alfredo sauce over the top. Your family will love this dish!
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Mac and Cheese with Tomatoes
My Mac and Cheese with Tomatoes combines sharp cheddar and gruyere cheese for a homemade baked mac and cheese that is extra rich and creamy!
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Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto
Learn how to make creamy mushroom risotto in the Instant Pot in less than 30 minutes! Cooking the perfect risotto is so easy using this method.
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese is an extra creamy mac and cheese with incredible flavor that will remind you of the Trader Joe's recipe everyone loves!
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Bacon Mac and Cheese
Packed with flavor from three cheeses, crispy bacon and buttery breadcrumbs, this Bacon Mac and Cheese is easy, tasty, and totally, cheesy!
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Instant Pot Bread
Proof bread perfectly in the Instant Pot with my easy Instant Pot Bread recipe! Take out all the questions and make perfect bread every time!
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Air Fryer Biscuits Recipe
Our Air Fryer Biscuits cook in 6 minutes and are buttery, fluffy, and flaky! You will want to make biscuits in the air fryer every time!
Yorkshire Pudding
Learn how to make the best Yorkshire pudding recipe using 4 simple ingredients! 5 minutes of prep, 30 minute bake time. Easy cleanup!
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Quick Dinner Rolls
Easy and versatile Quick Dinner Rolls are perfect for weeknights or holiday feasts! Enjoy fluffy homemade rolls in under 1 hour.
Ham Dishes
- See all my Best Ham Recipes!
- Air Fryer Ham
- Smoked Ham Recipe
- Instant Pot Ham
- Pineapple Ham
- Honey Glazed Ham
What to Serve with Ham
One of the best things about serving ham for dinner is choosing what sides to pair it with. Having the best side dishes for ham spread out on the table around the ham itself ties the whole meal together and makes for a memorable holiday dinner.
If you're wondering what to serve with ham for Easter, Christmas, Thanksgiving, or any day of the year... this is the list for you! I know you're going to love these easy side dishes for ham. Let me know your favorite in the comments. I love to hear from you!
Side Dishes for Ham - Scalloped Potatoes
Learn how to make the perfect scalloped potatoes in the oven or in the Instant Pot following my easy recipe!
Equipment
- Oven
- or Instant Pot
Ingredients
Oven Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese - shredded (divided)
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt - or Garlic Rosemary Sea Salt Spice
- salt - to sprinkle on potato layers
- ½ teaspoon pepper - plus more to sprinkle on potato layers
- 6 medium-sized Yukon gold potatoes (or yellow potatoes) - peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 small onion - sliced (optional)
Instant Pot Ingredients
- 4 small russet potatoes
- ½ stick butter - plus 2 teaspoons extra, cut into cubes
- 1 teaspoon garlic - minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- salt and pepper to taste
- sliced green onions to taste (optional)
Instructions
Oven Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside. Melt butter in a large sauté pan over medium high heat. Add flour and whisk until a thick paste forms. Slowly add milk and then heavy cream, whisking until thick and creamy. Finally, add in cheese, seasoned salt, and pepper. Mix until combined smooth to form your bechamel sauce.
- Place half the potatoes and onions in baking dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover with half of the bechamel sauce.
- Add remaining potatoes and onions with another sprinkle of salt and pepper and top with remaining sauce. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour.
- Uncover and add a layer of cheese on top. Bake for 10 minutes until melted and a little browned.
Instant Pot Instructions
- Thinly slice 4 small russet potatoes using a mandoline or knife and preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Add the sliced potatoes to your Instant Pot with 1 cup of chicken broth and salt and pepper to taste. Cook on high pressure for 2 minutes.
- Once 2 minutes is up, release the pressure. Transfer your potatoes from the Instant Pot to an oven-safe dish using a slotted spoon.
- There will be liquid remaining inside of your Instant Pot from cooking the potatoes – don’t remove it! You’ll use it for the cheese sauce.
- Add ½ stick butter, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, ¾ cup shredded cheese, and 1 cup heavy cream (slowly) to the Instant Pot with the liquid. Set your pressure cooker to saute mode and stir until smooth and creamy. Pour the cheese sauce over your Instant Pot scalloped potatoes in the baking dish, then top with the remaining ¼ cup shredded cheese and 2 tsp. butter. Top with sliced green onions to taste if using.
- Place in your preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes. Check the potatoes every 5 minutes using a toothpick to know when the potatoes are done cooking. When the potatoes are tender and the toothpick pierces through easily, they are ready!
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Notes
Tips for Perfect Scalloped Potatoes
- We recommend using a Y-peeler to peel your potatoes. They are easier to hold and great for quickly peeling potatoes.
- If you want perfectly sliced potatoes we highly recommend using a mandoline. We have the perfect guide on how to use a mandoline.
- If you do not have a Y-shaped peeler or mandoline, make sure to peel away from yourself to avoid cutting your fingers. This method works just fine, you will have a harder time getting the potatoes the same exact thickness every time.
- We do not recommend the boiling method as it may mean mushy, overcooked potatoes when you bake them later.
- Add the heavy cream and whole milk very slowly while whisking continuously.
Nutrition
Calories: 254.23kcalCarbohydrates: 15.66gProtein: 8.89gFat: 17.86gSaturated Fat: 11.13gCholesterol: 58.54mgSodium: 369.68mgPotassium: 451.44mgFiber: 2.35gSugar: 2.57gVitamin A: 633.61IUVitamin C: 10.49mgCalcium: 223.08mgIron: 2.99mg
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