25 Dishes to Serve with Honey Baked Ham

Honey Baked ham pairs wonderfully with a variety of side dishes. From roasted potatoes to honey-glazed carrots and a juicy casserole, you could certainly enjoy it with a wide selection of sides and ingredients. 

Take a look at the ideas below and make the most of your delicious Honey Baked Ham.

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Best Creamy Egg Salad Recipe

This creamy egg salad is a timeless classic that’s perfect for family lunches, quick snacks, or meal prepping. Made with hard-boiled eggs, a touch of mustard, and a blend of fresh herbs, it pairs wonderfully with slices of Honey Baked Ham. The rich and creamy texture adds a satisfying element to your meal while keeping it light and nutritious.

Cucumber Salad with Radish

Refresh your palate with this crisp cucumber salad featuring thinly sliced radishes. Tossed in a light vinaigrette with fresh dill and a hint of lemon juice, this salad brings a burst of freshness to your table. It’s an ideal side dish that balances the sweetness of ham with its cool and tangy flavors.

Chickpea Salad with Corn

This chickpea salad with corn is a perfect blend of protein-packed chickpeas and sweet corn kernels. Combined with diced bell peppers, red onions, and a zesty lime dressing, it offers a nutritious and flavorful addition to your ham dinner. The vibrant colors and hearty textures make it a crowd-pleaser for any gathering.

Simple Cottage Cheese Salad

Enjoy a light and protein-rich cottage cheese salad that complements ham beautifully. Mixed with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, and a sprinkle of black pepper, this salad is both easy to prepare and delicious. It’s a refreshing side that adds a healthy touch to your meal without compromising on taste.

Creamy Potato Salad with Eggs and Sour Cream

This creamy potato salad combines tender potatoes with hard-boiled eggs and a tangy sour cream dressing. Enhanced with fresh herbs and a hint of mustard, it’s a versatile side dish that pairs perfectly with Honey Baked Ham. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a comforting and satisfying addition to your dinner table.

Vegetarian Olivier Salad

The Vegetarian Olivier Salad is a hearty and flavorful dish ideal for holidays or family gatherings. Made with boiled potatoes, carrots, peas, and pickles, all mixed in a creamy dressing, this salad offers a satisfying texture and rich flavors. It’s a delightful vegetarian option that complements the savory sweetness of ham.

Broccoli Potato Cups Recipe

These broccoli and potato cups are a delicious and nutritious side dish that’s easy to make. Filled with a mixture of steamed broccoli, mashed potatoes, and a touch of cheese, they are baked until golden and crispy on top. These cups provide a wholesome and tasty accompaniment to your ham, adding both flavor and nutrition to your meal.

Haluski – Cabbage and Noodles

Traditional Haluski is a comforting dish featuring tender noodles and sautéed cabbage with caramelized onions. This hearty casserole is perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, offering rich and homey flavors that pair wonderfully with ham. Its simple ingredients and delicious taste make it a beloved side dish for any occasion.

Deviled Eggs with Pickles

Add a tangy twist to your meal with deviled eggs featuring finely chopped pickles. The pickles add a delightful crunch and burst of flavor, making these deviled eggs even more irresistible. They are perfect for holidays, potlucks, or as a tasty snack alongside your Honey Baked Ham.

Horseradish Cream Sauce Recipe

Enhance the flavor of your ham with a homemade horseradish cream sauce. This refreshing and flavorful sauce combines creamy sour cream, sharp horseradish, and a touch of lemon juice. It’s the perfect accompaniment to add a zesty kick to your ham and elevate your side dishes.

Healthy Watercress Salad Recipe

This watercress salad is a wonderful way to enjoy a light and healthy meal. Tossed with cherry tomatoes, red onions, and a simple vinaigrette, it brings a refreshing touch to your dinner table. The peppery flavor of watercress complements the sweet and savory notes of ham, creating a balanced and nutritious side dish.

Refreshing Purslane Salad with Eggs

The refreshing pursuit of flavors in this purslane salad with eggs makes it a perfect side dish for ham. Combining fresh purslane, hard-boiled eggs, and a light lemon dressing, this salad is both satisfying and healthy. Its clean and vibrant flavors add a delightful contrast to your meal.

Crispy Gnocchi

Another quick and easy side dish recipe that is loved by kids and adults.

Rastelli Herb Butter

This is a delicious side for Honey Baked Ham due to its simplicity and deliciousness. Rich and flavorful, Rastelli Herb Butter enhances the taste of the ham by adding a layer of herby and buttery notes, while the texture contrast makes the mouthfeel even more exciting. 

Pumpkin Chipotle Roasting Sauce

If you like combining flavors that don’t seemingly go together, then this idea is for you. The sweet and spicy flavors of this sauce complement the smoky and pungent notes of the ham, giving the entire experience an innovative yet traditional spin.

Horseradish Mustard

This is definitely one of my all-time favorites, and it will be yours the second you taste it! Slightly tangy, with fresh notes, a little on the herbal side, with sharp tones, the Horseradish Mustard contrasts the rich and savory flavors of the ham, creating a vibrant and unique flavor. 

Jellied Cranberry Sauce

If you are looking for a holiday combination that awakens the wholesome and warm dimension of the holiday season, the Jellied Cranberry Sauce should be your choice. The classic sweet and tart taste of cranberry sauce pairs perfectly with ham, creating a lively dance of the meaty and savory tones of the ham with the lightly acidic and fruity notes of the sauce.

Cauliflower Puree

If you are looking for a healthier alternative to mashed potatoes, this is the right choice for you. Light, yet very rich, the cauliflower puree will enchant you with its airy tones perfectly complementing the succulent, juicy, and smoky ham.

Herb Butter with Dried Herbs

If you are a fan of the fattier and richer things in life, this is the spread you have been looking for. Whether you decide to spread it over your Honey Baked Ham and let it melt, or you want to have it over a plate of hot roasted veggies or warm, freshly baked bread, you will most certainly enjoy its rich notes interspersed with herby tones.

Creamy Tubed Polenta

For those who are looking for something rustic, simple, and very flavorful, creamy polenta is your answer. I love it as a base for ham. I love how the ham juices melt into the polenta, giving it a meaty dimension while still allowing for the wholesome polenta notes to shine through.

Jiffy Cornbread Mix Without Milk

If you have some Jiffy corn muffin mix, don’t think twice before making a loaf of Jiffy cornbread to accompany your delicious Honey Baked Ham. The crumbly texture of the bread pared with the soft and succulent consistency of the Honey Baked Ham, create a rustic experience, mixing simplicity and decadence.

Broccoli Salad

Broccoli salad is a favorite summer recipe that pairs excellently with honey baked ham. Made with fresh broccoli florets, crisp smoked bacon, sweet red onions, and crunchy sliced almonds, it’s tossed in a light dressing. This salad is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it a perfect addition to any meal.

Green Beans With Parmesan

Green beans with Parmesan are a simple yet elegant side dish that complements honey baked ham beautifully. Fresh green beans are tossed with roasted garlic, savory Parmesan cheese, and crispy bread crumbs, then baked until tender and crispy. This dish adds a delightful crunch and rich flavor to your dinner spread.

Potatoes and Green Beans

Potatoes and green beans make a tasty and nutritious side dish for your Honey Baked Ham. Roasted with garlic and seasoned with flavorful herbs, this veggie combination is both delicious and easy to prepare. The savory notes of garlic enhance the natural sweetness of the ham, creating a harmonious and satisfying meal.

Potato Salad

Potato salad is a go-to side dish that pairs perfectly with Honey Baked Ham. Made with tender potatoes, fresh herbs, and a light dressing, this salad is both simple and delicious. Its creamy texture and flavorful ingredients make it a fantastic addition to any potluck or family dinner.

Glazed Carrots

Sweet and tender, these brown sugar-glazed carrots add a delightful color and irresistible sweetness to balance the savory and smoky ham. Easy to make, this side will delight you with its simplicity, texture, and flavor. 

Scalloped Potatoes

Creamy and cheesy, scalloped potatoes are a hearty side that pairs wonderfully with ham’s saltiness. The smooth texture, with a cheesy crust, adds a very rich dimension to the entire meal, pairing delightfully with the succulent ham. 

Green Bean Almondine

If you are looking for a texture contrast, the green bean Almondine is the best choice for you. Balancing perfectly between crispy and soft, this side dish will delight your palate with a nutty crunch and a light and flavorful contrast to the rich ham.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Roasted Brussels sprouts are a classic side dish known to pair especially well with meaty meals, such as Honey Baked Ham. They pair exceptionally well with ham, bringing out its smoky flavor while infusing the meal with caramelized earthy and nutty notes.

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

A classic is a classic for a reason, so garlic mashed potatoes don’t need a special introduction. Enjoy the rich and creamy mashed potatoes that provide a comforting and creamy texture alongside the ham. 

Baked Sweet Potatoes

In addition to being a healthy meal option, baked sweet potatoes are an excellent pair of Honey Baked Ham. Full-bodied, they are perfect as a ham base, soaking up the ham’s juices. If you are a fan of the simpler things in life, this side dish will delight you with its ease of making, adding body and flavor to the meal. 

Corn Casserole

This is a classic Southern dish known for its warmth and wholesomeness. A hearty side for a decadently rich and meaty meal such as Honey Baked Ham. The corn casserole’s creamy texture and subtly sweet flavor make it one of the best pairs for this juicy ham.

Cranberry Walnut Salad

This fresh and tangy salad is not only a delicious companion to Honey Baked Ham but also a very healthy and nutritious side dish. I am a huge fan of salads, so I might be a little subjective here, but believe me when I tell you that you don’t have to be crazy about salads to love this one. It adds a complete texture and flavor contrast to Honey Baked Ham, which you will fall in love with at the first bite. 

Honey Roasted Root Vegetables

Honey Baked Ham is a honey-glazed ham which pairs delightfully with honey roasted root vegetables. If you think that this is too much honey, you are wrong, not because there’s no such thing, but because in this case it is a match made in heaven. The natural earthy flavor of the root vegetables brings out the natural meaty flavor of the ham, while the ham, in turn, amplifies the sweet element of the veggies. 

Parmesan Risotto

Creamy and cheese, this parmesan risotto is an excellent pair for Honey Baked Ham. What makes this site even better is how easy it is to prepare. You can serve the meat over it and enjoy the sticky, cheesy crust melting between the meat and rice. 

Macaroni and Cheese

If you are after the ultimate comfort food to pair it with the ultimate holiday food, look no further and make yourself a delicious plate of mac and cheese. Soft, cheesy, and creamy, this side, paired with the delicious Honey Baked Ham, will wipe away all your problems.

Enjoy these delightful sides to make your honey-baked ham meal even more special!