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    Easy Ham Side Dishes That'll Have You Hungry For More

    Published: Feb 12, 2021 · Modified: Dec 24, 2022 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    Easy ham side dishes are a thing of beauty. The best side dishes for ham are those that pair with that salty, smoky ham flavor, accentuating it, rather than fighting with it, or worse, overshadowing it.

    Ham is literally one of those main dishes that go with any type of craving, holiday, or family gathering. And since it needs a sidekick, we've gathered up over 30 of our favorite side dishes that go perfectly with ham!

    Usually, we prepare ham at least once a month and include ham for almost every holiday. We love the taste once cooked inside the instant pot and have so many things we like to do with leftovers so it's a great way to serve us for a few days in a row.

    Don't limit your ham consumption to Christmas or Easter, you can do what we do and enjoy this tender ham all year-round. Without further ado, let's take a look at the best side dishes for ham.

    Ham Side Dishes Table of Contents

    • Potatoes
    • Sweet Potatoes
    • Corn
    • Carrots
    • Vegetables
    • Buns, Biscuits, and Rolls

    So Many Easy Ham Side Dishes

    Whether you’re serving it on its own, making it into sandwiches, or crafting a drool-worthy entree with a ham base, you’ll need some amazing side dishes to complement its sweet and savory flavors.

    It's really up to you, but when we think of easy ham side dishes, we're all about comfort food! I've gathered up some of my favorite sides for ham and I promise you that you're going to love them as well.

    When you think about ham, you have to think about all the things that ham just tastes so good with. This can be sweet, salty, savory...and the list could go on and on.

    Take your ham dinner to the next level and create the most memorable lavish dinner with all of these delicious side dishes.

    We have everything from sweet potato dishes and potato and corn casseroles, which are to die for if I do say so myself, to cornbread, cream cheese biscuits, cheese bread, and so much more.

    These side dishes are sure to please. There is something on this list for everyone.

    If you haven't decided what to serve with your ham, here are our favorite easy side dishes that all taste perfectly with this instant pot ham recipe.

    Potatoes Make Easy Ham Side Dishes

    Potato-based dishes are some of the best side dishes for ham, so you know that we've added a lot of those to this dish! Have fun looking through all the recommendations as I'm certain your mouth is going to be watering like mine is! Because potatoes are such delicious and usually easy ham side dishes, we had to start here.

    Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
    These Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are a simple dish with sliced potatoes, onions and cheese baked in the most flavorful, creamy cheese sauce ever! It's perfect for family dinners but also a holiday favorite.
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    A bowl of easy cheesy scalloped potatoes stacked in another bowl with a fork lifting up a potato slice.

    When we talk about easy ham side dishes, we start here. Baked Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are sliced potatoes and onions with cheese baked in the best, simple, flavorful, creamy cheese sauce.

    We are a potato family and we can’t seem to get enough of them. The best-scalloped potatoes are one of our favorite ways to eat them and this recipe is totally delicious cheesy potato perfection!

    You really will have to try it.

    If you are a potato lover, scalloped potatoes are just delicious, in every way. Whether you include bacon or ham, or any other cooked meat, this is the best-scalloped potatoes recipe and the only one you will ever need.

    You have the option of adding bacon, ham, ground beef, sausage, or anything else you can think of for that matter. My goodness, you can even add some carrots, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, or peas if you want.

    I am giving you the basic recipe and it will be yours to do with what you desire. That is why this foolproof recipe is the BEST scalloped potatoes recipe around!

    Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole
    This is by far the BEST Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole! Creamy mashed potatoes combine with sour cream, butter and cheese to make the base of the dish and then add on plenty of toppings. It's the perfect potato casserole for holidays, lazy weekends, or any time you need an easy, yet delicious potato side dish.
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    A spoonful of loaded mashed potato casserole up over a plate with more.

    Our Supreme Mashed Potato Casserole is one of the best side dishes for ham! Filled with cheeses, bacon, crispy fried onions, flavored sour cream dip, and more!

    Potatoes are one of my favorite things to eat in this world and I wish I could eat them every day, in one form or another! Although that is extremely unrealistic I can dream, can’t I?

    That being said, this is my favorite mashed potato casserole in the world! I use this recipe all the time and have for years. Sometimes I switch up what I include in it but for the most part, I always make it basically the same way.

    For example, I don’t always add ranch seasoning. I will sometimes add ¼ cup of ranch dressing and reduce the amount of milk to ¼ cup or I skip the ranch flavoring altogether.

    Most often, I decide what I am including in this casserole based on the ingredients I already have, what we are serving with it and what I am in the mood for!

    Easy Cheesy Potato Casserole
    This sliced potato casserole is made with layers of real potatoes, bacon, onions, and cheese for the best comfort food ever! Perfect for any occasion, it's one recipe you'll keep coming back to again and again.
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    Easy Cheesy Potato Casserole with Sliced Potatoes on the table.

    Easy Cheesy Potato Casserole is the best comfort food with layers of real, sliced potatoes, bacon, onions, cheese, and more! Perfect for any occasion!

    This casserole takes a little bit of effort to prepare, but it's straightforward enough to be part of our list of easy ham side dishes. The end result is totally worth every second or I wouldn’t have this easy cheesy potato casserole in our regular rotation for so many years.

    The first step is to cook the potatoes. This step can be somewhat tricky. It is very important to not overcook the potatoes. If they cook too long they become mushy and trust me, no one wants a mushy potato.

    One of my favorite flavors in this casserole is the onions. After you fry the bacon you leave some of the bacon grease in the pan and you will saute the onion in the bacon grease. They will soak up all that delicious bacon flavor and are so tasty!

    The best part of this dish is all of the layers and there are so many amazing layers! You start with potatoes at the bottom and end up with a cheesy layer of goodness at the top. If that doesn’t tempt you to try the best cheesy potatoes I don’t know what will!

    Creamy Little Potato Bake
    This Creamy Little Potato Bake is one of my son's favorites. Thanks to the cheese, sour cream, green onions and bacon, potatoes never tasted so good! No doubt about it, this casserole is irresistible.
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    A piece of Creamy Little Potato Bake on white plate.

    This Creamy Little Potato Bake is one of my son Patrick’s favorites. The potatoes, cheese, sour cream, green onions, and bacon make this casserole irresistible. It's one of the best side dishes for ham because of its flavor and how easy it is to make.

    Who doesn’t love potatoes? Ok, I know there are some people out there that don’t but I have only met a few in my lifetime! This Creamy Little Potato Bake includes all of our favorite potato toppings, all in one!

    I strongly suggest you use an onion flavored sour cream-based dip, or your favorite flavor, to make the dish taste even better. You will be glad you tried it. Such a little thing that makes a huge difference in this Creamy Little Potato Bake or with baked potatoes for that matter!

    Baby Red Smashed Potatoes
    This crispy Smashed Red Potatoes recipe shows how to make the best roasted potatoes! They're loaded up with cheese, bacon and more for an easy appetizer or delicious side dish.
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    A hand holding up a smashed red potato with some sour cream.

    This Easy Crispy Oven Baked Smashed Baby Red Potatoes recipe is one of the best side dishes for ham and shows how to make the best roasted new potatoes loaded with cheese, bacon and more!

    Just when you think you’ve seen all the good smashed baby red potato recipes out there, along comes another fabulous one. Fully loaded smashed potatoes are so good on their own, they don’t need company.

    Serve them with protein and vegetables and you’ve got a work of art on your plate!

    Little Alfredo Bacon and Cheese Potatoes
    Little Alfredo Bacon and Cheese Potatoes is not just for potato lovers! They're also for the lovers of creamy Alfredo sauce, bacon and cheese. It's the ideal combination. This dish will not disappoint!
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    Little Alfredo Bacon and Cheese Potatoes.

    Little Alfredo Bacon and Cheese Potatoes are for potato lovers! Full of alfredo sauce, bacon, cheese, and potatoes, these are always on my list of easy ham side dishes.

    If you love alfredo sauce, bacon, cheese, and potatoes then you are going to love this recipe for Little Alfredo Bacon and Cheese Potatoes. They are truly awesome.

    Whether you use a jar of store-bought alfredo sauce or have the time to make my homemade Awesome Alfredo Sauce, you will make this side over and over again. I urge you to try this dish with homemade alfredo sauce at least once.

    I know you will be glad you did!

    These potatoes go with just about anything and everything. If you are a potato fan then I believe they are definitely worth a try and should be on your potato recipe bucket list!

    Mom’s Swedish Potatoes
    Swedish Potatoes, also known as Hasselback Potatoes, are crispy potatoes drizzled with garlic butter and a crunchy topping of Parmesan and bread crumbs. This traditional Swedish potatoes recipe stands out because of the thin deep cuts in the potatoes that don't go all the way through to the bottom. This easy potato side dish is a real show stopper!
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    My mother used to make these potatoes all of the time when we were growing up. They were always so yummy and I remember watching her baste them and being so excited for dinner!

    It is funny how some foods always bring you back to a different time and a different place. My Mom’s Swedish Potatoes mean total comfort to me!

    To everyone else, they are just plain delicious!

    Cheesy Baked Bacon Ranch Little Potatoes
    Cheesy Baked Bacon Ranch Little Potatoes are full of everything we love in a potato and more. With ingredients like Ranch dressing, garlic, bacon and lots of cheese, you can't go wrong. The perfect combination!
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    Cheesy potatoes topped with bacon and green onion.

    We love potatoes around here. Cheesy Baked Bacon Ranch Little Potatoes are awesome. How could they not be? Ranch dressing, garlic, bacon, and lots of cheese. A perfect combination. With or without the bacon. Yummy!

    This potato casserole is so easy to make and the results are always delicious! I love recipes with minimal preparation time. If you use bacon that is already cooked you will save yourself so much time! It's so easy and cheesy, it's an obvious choice as one of the best side dishes for ham.

    I always try to make my own bacon but in a pinch, the pre-made bacon will work just fine! You also can just skip the bacon all together!

    Air Fryer Roasted Baby Potatoes
    Easy Air Fryer Baby Potatoes creates the best roasted mini potatoes in an air fryer EVER for breakfast or dinner! They are simply seasoned but so delicious.
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    A wooden board with parchment paper holds air fryer baby potatoes seasoned with spices with a fork and small bowl of sauce to the side.

    Easy Air Fryer Crispy Roasted Little Mini Baby Potatoes recipe creates the best small baby potatoes in an air fryer EVER for breakfast or dinner!

    Call these mini, small, baby, or little potatoes, and no matter what if you’re a potato lover how can you be disappointed in these crispy on the outside, soft on this inside, tiny bundles of joy.

    Yep. I just referred to these amazing air-fried potatoes as such. Just wait until you try them. This air fryer baby potato recipe is a definite keeper. You’ll make these air fryer roasted potatoes for dinner and breakfast too.

    Just imagine how wonderful these potatoes would be on a plate with an omelet or some bacon and eggs. You just might LOVE them as we do.

    You have literally just found the easiest and perfect side dish. These air fryer little potatoes can be cooked in 20 minutes with less than five minutes of preparation time. Side dishes don’t get better than this. Really.

    Easy Roasted Carrots, Potatoes, and Onions
    Roasted Carrots, Potatoes, and Onions is a time-saving, weeknight meal option that's absolutely delicious! This simple side dish goes well with a variety of proteins including chicken, beef, or fish, giving you so much flexibility. Toss in lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and herbs, and you've got a side dish that's a cut above the rest!
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    Roasted carrots and potatoes in a bowl with green herbs on top.

    This recipe for Oven Roasted Carrots and Potatoes is so easy and absolutely delicious, it absolutely makes my list of easy ham side dishes! Toss in lemon juice and olive oil and add garlic, thyme, and oregano!

    This Oven Roasted Carrots and Potatoes recipe is definitely cheap and cheerful! I just love that saying and wish I made it up! We are always looking for different ways to save money and come up with something wonderful to eat!

    I just love this recipe for Oven Roasted Carrots and Potatoes! So easy. The perfect side to any meal. We make this simple vegetable side all of the time! Mostly because it is so easy and I always have carrots, potatoes, and onions in the house!

    I use regular potatoes and carrots with this recipe too and love the result just as much. Just cut your potatoes into chunks, with or without the skin, and chop your carrots to your desired size!

    Just remember to adjust your cooking time, if necessary!

    Vegetable Medley Casserole with Potatoes, Carrots, and Green Beans
    This vegetable medley casserole combines potatoes, carrots, and green beans with a tasty balsamic tomato sauce and melty parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.  It's an easy side dish to make for meals and one the whole family will love!
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    White bowl full of vegetable medley casserole covered in golden brown cheese.

    One of the best side dishes for ham, our Potato, Carrot, Green Bean Casserole is filled with vegetables in a wonderfully creamy, cheesy sauce topped with crispy onions and cheese. So easy to make and tastes great!

    This vegetable casserole is so versatile. You can substitute any vegetable or add more. I have used this recipe many times as a fridge cleaner of sorts! Whichever vegetables needed to be used I just included.

    Everything from broccoli, zucchini, or beans to leftover cooked chicken! The result is always delicious!

    The most important thing you have to remember with this Potato, Carrot, Green Bean Casserole is the vegetables and even chicken should add up to about 5 cups in total.

    A little more or a little less will not make a difference but you need to definitely keep the 5 cups in mind!

    Slow Cooker Scalloped Alfredo Potatoes and Cauliflower
    Slow Cooker Scalloped Alfredo Potatoes and Cauliflower is hearty and delicious. A great way to hide cauliflower and kale or spinach, it's the perfect potato side dish!

    This recipe for Slow Cooker Scalloped Alfredo Potatoes and Cauliflower is fabulous! Years ago we went to our friend’s house for dinner and they served this dish.

    Ken hates cauliflower and was not told it was cooked with the potatoes. He absolutely loved it. To this day he has no idea there is cauliflower in this recipe.

    I don’t have the heart to tell him. Also, for a man that is not fond of kale or spinach, he never complains about either when I include them in this wonderful vegetable side.
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    Sweet Potatoes

    How to Make Candied Sweet Potatoes
    How to Make Candied Sweet Potatoes recipe is the way to making the best, old-fashioned, southern candied maple sweet potatoes on the planet!
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    Talk about the best side dishes for ham! How to Make Candied Sweet Potatoes recipe shows how to oven bake the best, easy, old fashioned, southern, quick candied maple sweet potatoes!

    Thanksgiving was fast approaching and, as I pondered that special family meal, it began to snow. It came in like a lamb and fell gracefully onto my grass that was still surprisingly green. I greeted this white wonder with open arms knowing that by February, I would be wishing it was gone.

    What was Thanksgiving dinner going to look like this year? One of the first “must make” items that came to mind was candied sweet potatoes.

    Unquestionably, this is the best candied sweet potato recipe around and I can almost guarantee it!

    A holiday meal wouldn’t be the same without these quick and easy candied sweet potatoes. Thanksgiving or not, this dish is such a family favorite, it’s on the table often.

    Baked candied sweet potatoes give you the best of two worlds. Oven candied sweet potatoes not only make a delightful side, but they also feel like you’re eating dessert. If dessert isn’t part of dinner, it kind of feels like you had it anyway. You definitely won’t feel deprived.

    When I’m a bit down, the mere thought of making these quick and easy candied sweet potatoes cheers me up. Strange but true.

    Candied Sweet Potato Casserole Two Ways
    Get ready for the best sweet potato casserole recipe you've ever tasted! Or rather, the best TWO recipes since we're showing you two ways to make candied sweet potato casserole! We keep it classic with marshmallows or you can choose a pecan streusel topping!
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    A collage image showing the two different ways to make candied sweet potato casserole.

    Sweet potato casserole is always on everyone's list of easy ham side dishes. Best Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe Ever – 2 ways, with marshmallows or an amazing pecan topping, is never absent from my holiday table EVER!

    Fall signifies change and it’s most apparent in the crispy leaves as they cling to the trees for dear life. Displaying a host of rich colors, they shimmer in the sunlight and as the wind blows, they sound like maracas.

    A comforting sound, indeed. What also brings comfort are holiday celebrations and good food. The holidays remind us all to be grateful for family, friends, and the meals we share together.

    It’s a long-standing tradition that the Best Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe Ever – 2 ways accompany all the other goodies displayed on the table during this special time.

    This dish was usually the first to disappear as loved ones served themselves to second and third helpings. It was a testament to just how good it was and I would make a mental note to make more next time. Still, it never seemed to be enough.

    Sweet Potato Sheet Pan
    Sweet Potato Sheet Pan dinners are flavorful, healthy and easy to prepare with minimal cleanup. This versatile, vibrant dish is a wonderful blend of sweet and savory flavors. Add sausage or chicken and you have an awesome well-rounded dinner!
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    Sweet Potato Sheet Pan dinners are easy to prepare, flavorful, versatile, healthy, a wonderful, vibrant blend of sweet and savory with minimal cleanup. Add sausage or chicken and you have the perfect weeknight dinner!

    Why use a sheet pan for roasting? It’s simple really, there is something special about roasting vegetables and the different flavor you end up with. There is a reason you are frequently served roasted vegetables at restaurants!

    The sweetness the dry roasting brings out is unique and so tasty!

    As of late, sheet pan dinners have become so popular but I remember my grandmother making them when I was young, and later my mother, so many years ago! They didn’t call them sheet pan dinners but that’s what they were!

    Just because they're leftovers doesn't mean that you can't save them for even longer. Saving leftovers is a simple way to meal prep and plan for later. You'll be amazed at how easily these recipes will freeze and unthaw to enjoy!

    As you can tell, there's no shortage of what I consider to be the best side dishes for ham listed here. Depending on your preference, you'll love being able to eat them all and fill your tummy.
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    Corn

    Scalloped Corn Casserole
    This creamy scalloped corn casserole with a buttery Ritz cracker topping requires just a few ingredients and comes together quickly. The savory, versatile corn side dish goes well with holiday dinners, and alongside practically any meal. It's a homey casserole that everyone will love.
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    Easy scalloped corn casserole without jiffy (scalloped corn with ritz crackers instead!) is always a good choice for easy ham side dishes. I love the way this scalloped corn casserole recipe can be added to virtually any meal.

    It’s a side dish that always delivers just the right flavor and texture and it goes with anything.

    Part of what makes this scalloped corn casserole the perfect side dish is that the way it is made, you get consistent results every time.

    Plus the flavor of this simple dish does not overwhelm the other side dishes or entrees you may wish to make in addition to this yummy corn casserole recipe.

    Creamy Sweet Corn Casserole with Jiffy Mix
    Cheesy Sweet Corn Casserole with Jiffy Mix is a quick and easy side dish. The sweet, custardy, and creamy corn casserole is made with Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix.
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    A serving of Cheesy Sweet Corn Casserole being served on a dish.

    Easy cheesy sweet corn casserole is the best-creamed corn casserole, full of flavor, with or without Jiffy mix, baked or made in a crockpot as a crockpot corn casserole.

    When it comes to comfort food there are a lot of incredible side dishes to choose from. It wouldn’t be right to pick a favorite, but depending on what you want to taste and feel there are some clear choices.

    For the perfect combination of moist, cakey, sweet, and creamy you can really only make one thing and that’s Jiffy corn casserole.

    One of the best side dishes for ham, this sweet corn casserole is the ideal side dish with all the right things going for it. Besides the exceptional flavor and texture of corn casserole, it’s a very easy dish to make, made even easier and better by using Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix or the copycat.

    You may know corn casserole as corn pudding or spoon bread. All of these are common terms for essentially the same thing.
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    Cream Cheese Corn Casserole with Bacon and Ham
    Cream Cheese Corn Casserole is a filling and decadent side dish made with cheese, ham, and bacon. This savory, cheesy corn casserole recipe is loaded with flavor, and is a popular holiday side dish that can be enjoyed anytime.
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    This cream cheese corn casserole recipe is always a winner. Cream cheese corn casserole is filled with cheese, ham, and bacon. Mmmmm. This casserole is loaded with flavor and extra creamy thanks to the addition of cream cheese. This cheesy corn casserole is a delicious crowd-pleaser that everyone will love. 

    Cheesy Mexican Corn Casserole
    This Mexican Corn Casserole has all the bright flavors of Mexican street corn, right off the cob! It is easy-to-make and incredibly delicious. Of all the Mexican street corn recipes out there, I am confident this will be your favorite.
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    I love casserole. And it’s very difficult, if not impossible for me to imagine any casserole more perfect than my cheesy Mexican corn casserole. It has everything I look for in a perfect meal and it’s all cooked together in one place.

    This recipe is not complicated, but it does require the use of a food processor in order to puree a few of the ingredients. On the whole, this recipe is quick and delicious, yielding fantastic results that can last a few days if you decide to store leftovers.

    Below is some info about why casseroles are so great and what makes this cheesy Mexican corn casserole in particular, so amazing.

    Carrots

    Baked Garlic Butter Carrots
    Garlic Butter Carrots are easy and delicious, roasted at 350 degrees, cut or sliced in your favorite shape or using baby carrots, this dish doesn't disappoint. 
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    A white bowl with a serving of garlic butter carrots in it.

    Baked Garlic Butter Carrots are so easy to make and delicious! I often buy a stick of garlic butter to save time and make this recipe easier and faster! These carrots are absolutely delicious!

    We are carrot people! We love them and eat them regularly. These Baked Garlic Butter Carrots are definitely a favorite around here! My husband ate buttered carrots growing up and prefers this recipe to plain old butter!

    These Baked Garlic Butter Carrots are so easy to make too! Mix, toss, and bake! Recipes do not get any better than this! I throw these carrots into the oven while I am cooking chicken or another main course and they are usually finished around the exact same time!

    As I mentioned, you can just buy a stick of garlic butter, melt it, toss with the carrots and throw the carrots right into the oven! You will save yourself a bit of time and the carrots will still taste so good!

    Carrots Lyonnaise
    Sauteed carrots and onions smothered in a delicious sauce come together as carrots lyonnaise, a delicious veggie side dish perfect for a Thanksgiving feast.
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    A bowl of carrots lyonnaise on the table with a leaf of parsley as garnish and utensils to the side.

    Carrots Lyonnaise is so tasty. Onions, peppers and carrots, sliced as you desire, create this delicious vegetable side! Perfect for any day of the week!

    Carrots Lyonnaise is delicious. If you like cooked carrots and onions you have to give this a try. You can use any kind of carrot, sliced as you desire. I use yellow onions most of the time either sliced or chopped.

    Peppers are optional too! No matter which way you choose to prepare it you will love the results!

    I tend to keep carrots in the fridge at all times. I love to eat them and I love their price!

    My mother used to make this Carrots Lyonnaise recipe without peppers and I always enjoyed them. We all did.

    I add sweet peppers most of the time if I have one, but it is definitely not a necessity! Its sweet and savory flavor puts it on my list of easy ham side dishes.

    Sweet Ranch Glazed Carrots
    Sweet Ranch Glazed Carrots are a fabulous change from plain old carrots. They take only minutes to prepare and the taste is scrumptious. A must try!
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    Sweet Ranch Glazed Carrots

    I am always looking for different ways to serve carrots. Sweet Ranch Glazed Carrots are a delicious recipe that I have been making for years and go with almost anything and everything! We just can't get enough of them.

    They take minutes to prepare and the taste is definitely a nice change from plain old carrots!

    I am always looking for different ways to serve carrots. Sweet Ranch Glazed Carrots are a delicious recipe that I have been making for years and go with almost anything and everything!

    We just can't get enough of them.

    Honey Maple Glazed Carrots
    Make these honey and maple carrots as a side dish for your Thanksgiving dinner or holiday get-together. They're ridiculously easy to make, and taste incredible too!
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    Sliced, glazed Honey Maple Carrots garnished with chopped parsley in a pan and a wooden spoon holds up a spoonful.

    The Best Baked Honey Maple Carrots are a definite favorite around here. The right amount of flavor and seasoning make this recipe a definite keeper!

    We are always looking for fabulous recipes for vegetables! If you are looking for something different to use up some of your carrots then this recipe is for you!

    This recipe for The Best Baked Honey Maple Carrots is Ken’s favorite, by far! No matter how you cut the carrots up, or if you use baby carrots, this recipe is delicious each time you make it! It's so easy to make, it's definitely one of the best side dishes for ham.

    These carrots are so easy to make! This recipe is a keeper! All you have to do is adjust your cooking time to match the size of your carrots! This is an amazing side for any occasion or weeknight meal!

    Sweet Balsamic Roasted Carrots and Onions
    This recipe for Roasted Carrots and Onions is so easy and super delicious! Fresh carrots are cooked with onions in a balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and garlic sauce. We make this easy side dish all of the time! This is one of my carrot recipes that I love the most!  
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    Oval white serving dish full of roasted carrots and onions.

    This recipe for Sweet Balsamic Roasted Carrots and Onions is so easy and super delicious! We make this dish all of the time! This is one of the carrot recipes that I love the most!

    In the winter months, I tend to use baby carrots but as soon as summer approaches I can’t help but use all of the carrots from our garden and our local market!

    Ken, my husband, loves buttered carrots and I think I could eat them like that all of the time! I need change and this is one of the carrot recipes that I love the most!

    In the winter months, I tend to use baby carrots but as soon as summer approaches I can’t help but use all of the carrots from our garden and our local market!

    Ken, my husband, loves buttered carrots and I think I could eat them like that all of the time! I need change and this is one of the carrot recipes that I love the most!

    Sometimes I double up on the glaze. A little extra balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, and garlic could never hurt! I think it makes these Sweet Balsamic Roasted Carrots and Onions taste even better!

    My husband thinks that this is the perfect amount! I leave it up to you to give them a try and then decide if you want more glaze or not!

    Glazed Green Beans and Carrots
    This is a super easy and delicious way to eat green beans and carrots together. The flavors blend perfectly together. This is a recipe you have to try. 
    Glazed Green Beans and Carrots

    Glazed Green Beans and Carrots are the easiest of easy ham side dishes and a delicious way to eat green beans and carrots together. The chicken broth and butter are flavors that go perfectly with either honey or brown sugar. This is a recipe you have to try.

    Especially if you are like we are and always looking to serve vegetables in a new way! While these Glazed Green Beans and Carrots are definitely worth a try, if you are interested I have listed some of our other favorites below.

    Delicious Glazed Carrots
    This Buttery Glazed Carrots recipe is a delicious, budget-friendly, and simple-to-make vegetable side dish. Every cook should have a good glazed carrots recipe in their kitchen repertoire. Delicious glazed carrots go well with just about any protein.
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    delicious glazed carrots

    These Delicious Glazed Carrots are superb and definitely worth a try! I get so bored eating carrots the same old way and am always trying to figure out new ways to prepare them. This is one of our favorites. The flavors blend perfectly together.

    My favorite part of this recipe for Delicious Glazed Carrots is the hint of ginger. Makes all of the difference in the world and I am not a big ginger fan!

    For those of you that prefer minced garlic, you can easily substitute it! I always add a little extra garlic though when I have done it but then I love garlic! For this recipe though I do try and use ginger whenever possible!

    No matter what main course you are preparing, these Delicious Glazed Carrots will definitely go with it! I always seem to have carrots around to use up. My family just loves them and I have served this recipe with just about everything!
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    Vegetables

    Easy Sauteed Spinach and Carrots
    Healthy Sauteed Spinach and Carrots is full of flavor. This sauteed or fried spinach and mushroom recipe can also include onions, garlic, tomatoes and more!
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    Plate of sauteed spinach and carrots on the table.

    Healthy Sauteed Spinach and Carrots are full of flavor. This sauteed or fried spinach and mushroom recipe can also include onions, garlic, tomatoes, and more!

    My friend Alex was getting ready to go on vacation in a few days and was in a panic because she had a fridge full of food she didn’t know what to do with.

    When I told her I would take it, I was astounded to find 2 shopping bags full of fruits and vegetables!

    I couldn’t help but ask why she had so much since she was going away so soon. Embarrassed, she admitted she had so much on her plate, she actually forgot all about it.

    Being on an automatic pilot she had done her grocery shopping without thinking.

    Given that she has four boys under the age of eleven, I was not surprised she lost track of time and I could see that she needed some well-deserved time off.

    We laughed and hugged each other and I wished her a safe and happy trip.

    Pulling the contents out of the bags, I was delighted to discover a couple of bags of spinach and a bunch of carrots.

    Spinach and carrots

    Now when it comes to cravings, spinach and carrots may not be at the top of your list.

    But if you try this easy healthy sauteed spinach and carrots recipe, you might just change your mind.

    This tried and true dish is a favorite around here and, by the end of the meal, the bowl is always empty.

    This healthy sauteed spinach and carrots dish is easy to make and is a welcome addition to almost any main course.

    Carrots and spinach are a match made in heaven and the contrasting colors of bright orange and deep rich green are very pleasing to the eye indeed!

    Saute some onions and garlic and with the sweetness of the carrots, you have a beautifully light and simple dish that compliments any meal. It’s like summer on a plate!

    It makes me hungry just talking about healthy sauteed spinach and carrots and, being a food blogger, it happens often; way too often frankly!

    I would be willing to bet you have these ingredients in your fridge and pantry anyway, so why not give this amazing dish a try? It's not difficult to make, making it a must on this list of easy ham side dishes.

    This easy sauteed spinach and carrots recipe is a tried and true winner and for the spinach lover, listed below are two other two recipes that Ken and I have in our regular rotation.

    Take a peek at these healthy and appetizing spinach recipes. I can’t wait to hear what you think of them.

    In this post, I have amazing recipes for sauteed spinach and carrots, sauteed spinach and onions, sauteed spinach and tomatoes, and sauteed spinach and mushrooms.

    I listed all of the recipes separately and one final recipe in the recipe card that includes all of the vegetables.

    If you want to make a large bowl of sauteed vegetables you will be able to make it.

    Any vegetables you don’t want to include, skip over them.

    I wanted to make sure you had the timing down so you could make the recipe as you want.

    Roasted Carrots and Broccoli
    Learn how to roast carrots and broccoli in the oven with this simple recipe! Master this combo and have a delicious side that you can make again and again.
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    A bowl of roasted broccoli and carrots with a spoon lifting up a serving.

    This Skillet-Roasted Broccoli recipe is so easy to prepare, totally delicious, and is a definite keeper! The technique is absolutely brilliant!

    This broccoli recipe is easy, fast and so tasty!

    Easy Broiled Asparagus
    Beautifully crispy and charred on the outside, and perfectly tender on the inside- this broiled asparagus is a super easy 10-minute side dish you need to try!
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    This Easy Broiled Asparagus recipe shows how to trim and cook asparagus under a broiler to make the best-roasted asparagus with or without parmesan cheese. Its classic flavor pairs so well with ham, making it one of the best side dishes for ham.

    When you think about vegetables, asparagus may not be the first that comes to mind. Although a sensation in Europe, in North America it is growing in popularity and for good reason.

    It has been said that eating asparagus can increase sexual desire. There may be some truth in that as it contains Vitamin E which is not only good for the skin, it aids in hormonal production.

    Dating as far back as 3000 BC, asparagus was depicted in Egyptian art and Queen Nefertiti called it “food of the Gods”.

    If that doesn’t entice you, consider eating asparagus for its health benefits. Loaded with fiber and vitamins, it also has anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants which may keep certain types of cancers at bay.

    I feel fortunate that I can grow vegetables in my garden and there’s a special place I dedicate to growing quality asparagus. There’s nothing like cooking seasonal fresh asparagus but, I love it so much, I make it all year round.

    I can’t get enough of it.

    Classic Green Bean Casserole
    Classic Green Bean Casserole is made the way my mother and grandmother made it! Green beans, cheese, crispy fried onions and a condensed cream soup.
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    Classic Green Bean Casserole.

    Classic Green Bean Casserole is made the way my mother and grandmother made it! Green beans, cheese, crispy fried onions, and a condensed cream soup. It will always be on my list of easy ham side dishes!

    I have made this recipe a lot and my husband and son just love it. Truth be told, I love it too. This is a wonderful casserole, made with just a few ingredients. Easy and delicious.

    Usually, when I make this casserole, I do it all by eye and habit. I just don’t measure a thing! As a matter of fact, it was difficult to write the directions out for this recipe and I had to make it a few times to get the amounts down just right.

    The reality is you can include onions if you want or a can of corn but all you really need are the ingredients listed and you will not disappoint anyone!
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    Buns, Biscuits, and Rolls

    Broccoli Cornbread with Cheese
    This Broccoli Cornbread recipe takes classic cornbread up a notch. Broccoli cornbread with cheese is a favorite Southern side that goes with practically anything. The addition of broccoli and Cheddar helps make this cornbread incredibly savory, moist, and oh-so-delicious.
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    How to Make Homemade Cornbread is the best traditional, southern, buttermilk cornbread recipe from scratch as a meal or in the homemade stuffing.

    This homemade cornbread recipe combines that traditional cornbread flavor with broccoli and cheese and the perfect amount of sweetness. Top with butter, honey, or your favorite preserve.

    This sweet cornbread recipe will not disappoint.

    Learning how to make cornbread is really a right of passage in the kitchen. I think back to my days of watching others cook and I have fond memories about the smells of a sweet cornbread recipe wafting through the house.

    I just love the way the house smells while baking cornbread from scratch inside your oven.

    This is probably why I find myself making homemade cornbread with broccoli and cheese up quite often. It’s not only a simple way to make a quick meal hearty but making cornbread from scratch is also a fast way to add an easy side dish option, too.

    Savory Corn Muffins with Bacon, Cheese and Onion
    This is it if you're looking for the best corn muffin recipe. Savory corn muffins with bacon, cheese, and onion are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
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    How to Make Corn Muffins with Bacon, Cheese, and Onion is the best homemade corn muffin recipe, with or without jalapenos, mini or regular.

    The best way to improve already delicious corn muffins is to add bacon, onions, jalapenos, and cheese. These inarguably exceptional treats are very easy to make and they are so good, you’ll want to make several batches at a time. Both mini and regular-sized. It's a recipe so simple, it easily makes my list of easy ham side dishes.

    I’m not even kidding.

    If you have a five-pound bag of cornmeal sitting in your pantry and you aren’t sure what to do with it, read on for this fantastic corn muffins recipe. Not only are they the easiest homemade corn muffins to make they taste amazing and freeze so well.

    You’ll likely always make a double batch, just like I do.

    You can add a little more or less onion, cheese, jalapenos, or bacon. Heck, even skip them altogether and still end up enjoying the best corn muffin recipe. Now, what could be better than that?

    Corn muffins are the perfect snack or side dish. My son even makes small sandwiches with them for work or when looking for a quick bite to eat. He loves these homemade corn muffins (especially when I make him jalapeno corn muffins!) and wished I could make them into a loaf!

    Homemade Soft Fluffy Dinner Rolls
    These Homemade Soft Fluffy Dinner Rolls are my grandma's yeast or crusty bread roll recipe, and the best super soft, light, dinner rolls ever!
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    Homemade Soft Fluffy Dinner Rolls

    These Homemade Soft Fluffy Dinner Rolls are my grandma’s yeast or crusty bread roll recipe, and the best super soft, light, dinner rolls ever!

    The smell of fresh bread still reminds me of my grandmother, even after all these years, this recipe for my grandmother’s Homemade Soft Fluffy Dinner Rolls is so easy!

    Perfect for those moments when you need or want to smell fresh bread baking! If you want to learn how to make soft buns at home then this recipe is perfect for you.

    I make My Grandmother’s Rolls every chance I get! Any excuse will do! I just love the crust, not too hard, not too chewy! Just right.

    The inside of My Grandmother’s Rolls is so soft, absolutely delicious, especially right out of the oven with some butter! Oh my goodness are they wonderful! There is something about fresh bread that gets me every time.

    When I have time, these are my buns of choice! These fluffy rolls are definitely easy to make but they do take some time to rise here and there.

    Brazilian Cheese Bread
    Learn how to make the perfect crispy, soft, fluffy and delicious Brazilian cheese bread with just a few simple pantry staples and minutes of kitchen time.
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    Crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and full of cheesy, garlic goodness. Brazilian Cheese Bread is the perfect, gluten-free, addition to any meal!

    Brazilian Cheese Bread or Pao de queijo, taste amazing. We went to a Brazilian Steakhouse for dinner and they served us these little rolls and we could not get enough of them.

    I still can’t believe how many of these addictive little bites I can eat! I am not even kidding. As soon as they come out of the oven, and are cool enough to handle, you HAVE TO try one. You will be so glad you did. Really.

    Cream Cheese Biscuits
    Are you looking for perfectly flakey biscuits that just scream the holiday season? You’re going to be head over heels for these simple Cream Cheese Biscuits.
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    You’re going to be head over heels for these simple Cream Cheese Biscuits. Top them with jellies, jams, or sweet honey butter. There’s literally no wrong way to eat these simple homemade biscuits and these perfectly flakey biscuits that just scream the holiday season!

    I’m just going to go on record right now and let everyone know that I’m a fan of carbs. All carbs, I really don’t care. But I will admit that I have a very special place in my heart for this cream cheese biscuit recipe. Not only does it warm my belly but it warms my heart and soul as well.

    The reason for this is simple. They literally remind me of my grandma and mom growing up. One bite and I feel like I’m back in the kitchen, helping them stir and mix the dough.

    Sweet Potato Biscuits
    These Sweet Potato Biscuits are so yummy, they could pass for dessert. With warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and a touch of sugar, you can easily see why. Perfect for any event or occasion, these Sweet Potato Biscuits will impress every time!

    The second that the smell hits my nose from the oven, my heart instantly warms because it brings back the memories of baking with them when I was younger.

    These Sweet Potato Biscuits are easy and so yummy too! Perfect for any event or occasion this recipe for Sweet Potato Biscuits will impress every time!
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    Try All of These Easy Ham Side Dishes

    From potatoes and sweet potatoes to casseroles, glazed veggies, and all types of breads, this list of easy ham side dishes contains some of the best side dishes for ham around. No matter what recipe - or recipes - you choose from this list, you'll be sure you have delicious sides that will pair perfectly with your holiday ham.

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      Mini Easter Cheesecakes
    • Easy Cookie Cups.
      Easy Cookie Cups - The Perfect Easter Treat
    • Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Cups
      Sugar Cookie Cheesecake Cups
    • Easter Homemade Hot Cocoa Bombs

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