Jump to Recipe These side dishes for ham are a selection of the tastiest sides that are incredibly easy to make and perfect for rounding out your ham menu! Whether you’re preparing ham for a holiday feast or for a hearty weeknight family dinner, these sides will complement your ham’s sweet and savory flavors! From mashed potato casserole to sauteed green beans, and honey-glazed carrots, you’ll be able to find a dish or two that your family will enjoy! Best Sides To Serve With Ham Dinners If you’re looking for some tasty side ideas to serve with ham, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve gathered the best recipes for easy and delicious side dishes that will make a wonderful addition to your ham dinner! From healthy vegetables to hearty casseroles, I’ve got you covered! You can even pick several of these sides to make a well-rounded meal.
Whether you are preparing a holiday feast or a weeknight family meal, try pairing your ham dinner with a few of these tasty suggestions below! Sauteed Green BeansRoasted Sweet Potatoes & OnionsVelveeta Mac And CheeseSouthern Candied Sweet PotatoesJiffy Jalapeno CornbreadBacon Cream Cheese Mashed PotatoesAir Fryer Frozen Sweet Potato FriesMicrowave CauliflowerRoasted Broccoli With Garlic And ParmesanMashed Potato CasseroleBaked Sweet Potatoes Keep reading to check out even more fantastic side dishes to serve with ham!
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- Sauteed Green Beans
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Onions
- Velveeta Mac And Cheese
- Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes
- Jiffy Jalapeno Cornbread
- Bacon Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes
- Air Fryer Frozen Sweet Potato Fries
- Microwave Cauliflower
- Roasted Broccoli With Garlic And Parmesan
- Mashed Potato Casserole
- Baked Sweet Potatoes
- Air Fryer Asparagus
- Zucchini Squash Casserole
- Green Bean Casserole With Bacon
- Instant Pot Au Gratin Potatoes
- Honey Glazed Carrots
- Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes
- White Cheddar Mac And Cheese
- Wedge Salad
- Baked Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
- Deviled Eggs
- Macaroni And Tomatoes
- Butter Herb Rhodes Rolls
- Steakhouse Creamed Spinach
- Broccolini Salad
- Collard Greens With Bacon
- Pan Seared Brussel Sprouts
- Roasted Vegetable Medley
- Instant Pot Braised Red Cabbage
- Crockpot Green Beans And Potatoes
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- Sauteed Green Beans Sauteed green beans are a classic and straightforward vegetable side dish that will pair well with the sweet and savouriness of ham! This recipe highlights the fresh taste of green beans and garlic and onion flavors. Garlic green beans, roasted green beans, or green beans almondine would be delicious with ham too!
Sauteed Green Beans
It doesn’t get much easier than these delicious sauteed green beans, and they make a flavorful, healthy side dish! This simple recipe requires fresh green beans but there is no blanching required, and you will have perfectly tender-crisp green beans every time!
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- Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Onions These savory roasted sweet potatoes & onions are tossed in olive oil and seasonings, then baked in the oven for 35 minutes! It’s a beginner-friendly and versatile side that will balance out the sweetness of honey-baked ham!
Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Onions
Roasted sweet potatoes & onions are tossed with oil and spices and then baked in the oven for a perfect sweet and savory side dish! In fact, it is so versatile that it pairs well with practically any entree! While they can easily be enjoyed by themselves, you can also add them to salad, tacos, or bowls for an easy upgrade to your favorite recipes!
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- Velveeta Mac And Cheese If your family loves creamy, cheesy macaroni and cheese, this recipe is a must-try! It’s a one-pot dish that is easy to prepare, plus I use an entire block of Velveeta cheese! You could also try out some crockpot mac and cheese, Instant Pot mac and cheese, or smoked mac and cheese too!
Velveeta Mac and Cheese
Velveeta mac and cheese is rich, creamy, and so incredibly cheesy that your whole family will love it every time it’s served with dinner! It is a one-pot side dish that takes practically no effort to make! Plus, it is ready to enjoy in less than 20 minutes!
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- Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes Southern candied sweet potatoes are a family favorite in my household! Not only do they taste like a dessert, but the cinnamon and nutmeg flavors are also the perfect combination for the holidays! Pair this Southern classic side dish with my gingersnap-crusted ham for a delicious holiday meal!
Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes
Southern candied sweet potatoes are a traditional holiday side dish that both kids and adults love because it almost tastes like dessert! The sweet potatoes are cooked until delectably tender in a sweet cinnamon and nutmeg syrup that is hard to resist. This classic recipe is sure to make its way onto your list of holiday traditions.
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- Jiffy Jalapeno Cornbread This Jiffy jalapeno cornbread recipe combines the sweetness of Jiffy corn muffin mix with spicy jalapeños, cheddar cheese, and red bell peppers! Make this Southwestern-style cornbread to dip in my delicious and hearty ham chowder or your favorite chili!
Jiffy Jalapeno Cornbread
This easy Jiffy jalapeno cornbread is a tasty Mexican-inspired cornbread combining the convenience of Jiffy corn muffin mix with jalapenos and more! Mix everything up in one bowl and transfer it into a baking dish or cast-iron skillet for perfect cornbread in no time at all!
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- Bacon Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes There are so many ways to make mashed potatoes, but adding bacon and cream cheese just hits differently. This recipe takes mashed potatoes to a new rich and satisfying level of deliciousness! If you like serving mashed potatoes on a regular basis, my Parmesan roasted mashed potatoes and red skin mashed potatoes would be a fantastic side for a ham dinner too!
Bacon Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes
These bacon cream cheese mashed potatoes are a creamy, savory, and completely delicious side dish that pairs well with any meal! Mashed potatoes are mixed with cream cheese, bacon, butter, and herbs for an extra special combination. Once you try out this tasty side, you’ll never want to make mashed potatoes another way again!
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- Air Fryer Frozen Sweet Potato Fries Skip the deep fryer and make some perfectly crispy frozen sweet potato fries in the air fryer instead! All you need to do is season them with a dash of salt and pepper after they are done cooking. When you have leftover ham to cook with, you can make air fryer ham grilled cheese sandwiches with these air fryer sweet potato fries!
Air Fryer Frozen Sweet Potato Fries
These air fryer frozen sweet potato fries are a fast and easy way to round out any meal without having to pull out the deep fryer! The air fryer will bring these sweet potato fries to a perfect level of crispiness, with just a dash of salt and pepper. These incredibly tasty sweet potato fries make a great side dish or an extra delicious snack!
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- Microwave Cauliflower It doesn’t get easier than steaming vegetables in the microwave to serve as a healthy side! For this recipe, all you need is a fresh head of cauliflower, water, butter, and a microwavable bowl.
Microwave Cauliflower
Perfect, tasty, and tender microwave cauliflower is the best way to steam your fresh cauliflower any night of the week! This no-fuss method takes just minutes to serve up delightfully tender-crisp cauliflower as a side to any family meal!
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- Roasted Broccoli With Garlic And Parmesan Roasting broccoli in the oven brings out the best flavors of broccoli! Plus I added garlic and Parmesan cheese to make it extra tasty and flavorful. Of course, you can also try some sauteed broccolini or steamed broccoli with my easy cheese sauce too!
Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan
Delightfully tasty roasted broccoli with garlic and Parmesan is a side dish made in heaven with the uniquely wonderful garlic flavor and rich Parmesan cheese topping! Plus, roasting brings out such a different broccoli flavor that is a true treat for all of your broccoli lovers!
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- Mashed Potato Casserole This tasty mashed potato casserole is a great way to use leftover mashed potatoes or you can easily make it from scratch! Creamy mashed potatoes are combined with cheddar cheese and flavorful seasoning then topped with some crunchy breadcrumbs!
Make Ahead Mashed Potato Casserole
This mashed potato casserole features creamy mashed potatoes, cheese, flavorful seasoning, and a crunchy breadcrumb topping! These potatoes are a great way to mix up your standard mashed potato recipes. Plus, it’s the perfect recipe for using up leftover potatoes or you can make it from scratch!
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- Baked Sweet Potatoes Sweet potatoes are a delicious and versatile vegetable side that will fluff up perfectly in the oven! You can stuff them with your favorite sweet or savory toppings depending on how you prepare your ham dinner! Of course, a microwave-baked sweet potato would be just as delicious! Or my pan-fried sweet potatoes and mashed sweet potatoes pair well with ham too.
Baked Sweet Potatoes
Super easy, healthy sweet potatoes are a delicious and versatile side dish that bakes to fluffy perfection in your oven! Serve them sweet or savory—it’s up to you! However you decide to make them, they’re certain to be amazing!
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- Air Fryer Asparagus Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables to serve with any main course protein! Roasting it in the air fryer is not only incredibly easy, but it also will turn out perfectly crisp every time.
Air Fryer Asparagus
Roast your Air Fryer Asparagus to perfection in just minutes, then serve up this easy vegetable side dish that the whole family will love! It only takes a few ingredients and is sure to be a new favorite method for cooking your asparagus!
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- Zucchini Squash Casserole This zucchini squash casserole features a combination of tender summer squash with a delicious homemade garlic cheese sauce! Bake it to perfection in the oven and this just may be your new go-to vegetable side dish!
Zucchini Squash Casserole
This easy-to-make zucchini squash casserole is a flavorful combination of tender, tasty summer squash and creamy, cheesy sauce! Top it all off with crunchy Panko breadcrumbs for an incredible veggie side dish everyone loves!
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- Green Bean Casserole With Bacon Green bean casserole is always a popular and delicious side dish to make with ham for a holiday dinner! This recipe combines steamed green beans with cheddar cheese, cream cheese, bacon, Parmesan cheese, and breadcrumbs! If you love green bean casserole as much as I do, then you can also try my Campbell’s green bean casserole or my fresh green bean casserole!
Green Bean Casserole with Bacon
This incredibly tasty, cheesy green bean casserole with bacon combines cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, and a crunchy topping for an upgraded classic! It’s a family favorite holiday side dish that never fails to wow every time!
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- Instant Pot Au Gratin Potatoes Au gratin potatoes just got more convenient and easier to prepare with this Instant Pot recipe! Thinly sliced potatoes are layered with melted cheese and a flavorful blend of seasoning for a mouthwatering side dish everyone will love! Serve this savory side to complement the sweetness of my glazed honey ham!
Instant Pot Au Gratin Potatoes
These Instant Pot au gratin potatoes are easy to prepare, quick to make, and completely cheesy and delicious! Thinly sliced potatoes are layered with melted cheese and seasoning for a truly mouthwatering side dish. This tasty comfort food is sure to be a hit with your whole family!
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- Honey Glazed Carrots Honey-glazed carrots are an easy vegetable side dish that complements holiday ham dinners so wonderfully! These carrots are roasted with honey, brown sugar, butter, and fresh herbs for an extra delicious touch.
Honey Glazed Carrots
These oven roasted honey glazed carrots are the perfect easy vegetable side dish for any time of the year! They are sweet and fragrant and pair wonderfully with ham or turkey around the holidays. The winning combination of honey, brown sugar, and fresh herbs is what takes these tender honey glazed roasted carrots over the top!
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- Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes There’s nothing like cheesy bacon ranch potatoes to change things up from your usual mashed potatoes! Chunks of potatoes are baked in the oven until fork-tender, then I mix them with a tasty combination of sour cream, cheese, ranch seasoning, and crispy bacon!
Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes
My cheesy bacon ranch potatoes are one of my favorite easy potato side dishes, and once you try them you’ll realize what you’ve been missing! Chunks of potato are baked until fork-tender then mixed with an irresistible combination of sour cream, cheese, and crispy bacon- it’s as delicious as it sounds!
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- White Cheddar Mac And Cheese If you’ve never made macaroni and cheese with white cheddar before, then this incredibly delicious recipe is one that you have to try! It only requires a handful of ingredients and will be ready to serve alongside your ham dinner in just 30 minutes!
White Cheddar Mac and Cheese
My white cheddar mac and cheese is loaded with delicious sharp white cheddar in a creamy sauce that’s in every tender bit of the macaroni pasta! It’s also incredibly easy to make with this simple stove top method that everyone is sure to love!!
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- Wedge Salad Who doesn’t love a fresh, crisp, and loaded salad wedge that pairs well with any dish? This wedge salad features a creamy blue cheese dressing, crispy bacon, chives, and tangy tomatoes!
Wedge Salad
This classic wedge salad made with iceberg lettuce is crisp and full of tasty ingredients like blue cheese, bacon, and tomatoes! No basic side salad can compare to a huge wedge of fresh lettuce loaded with delicious toppings! Plus this tasty wedge side salad is super easy to throw together!
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- Baked Bacon Wrapped Asparagus This baked bacon-wrapped asparagus recipe is an impressive side dish that everyone at your table will enjoy! Crispy and salty bacon brings an exciting and irresistible touch to asparagus, you’ll never want to make it any other way!
Baked Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Everything tastes better with crispy, salty bacon, and this baked bacon-wrapped asparagus recipe proves it! These bacon-wrapped spears of asparagus make a wonderful gourmet appetizer or side dish with very little fuss!
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- Deviled Eggs Of course, when you think of a traditional holiday ham dinner, deviled eggs always come to mind! They’re the perfect light and easy appetizer to munch on while you wait for your main course to be served.
Deviled Eggs
These deviled eggs are a classic, time-honored recipe that is supremely easy to make and quite simply the best ever! Some things just don’t need improving, and these yummy deviled eggs are one of those things! Of course, you can always change them up with stir-ins or add-ons, but these eggs will be just like the ones from your childhood!
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- Macaroni And Tomatoes This macaroni and tomatoes recipe is a classic Southern pasta side dish that is budget-friendly and easy to throw together! Everyone of all ages will enjoy tender macaroni and juicy tomatoes with a smoky bacon flavor.
Macaroni And Tomatoes
Macaroni and tomatoes is an easy, old-fashioned Southern side dish that is as classic as comfort food gets! Canned tomatoes mean there is virtually no prep time, and a little bacon grease gives this dish its signature smoky bacon flavor! If you haven’t had macaroni and tomatoes before, give it a try and you might have a new favorite pasta side dish!
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- Butter Herb Rhodes Rolls Butter herb Rhodes rolls are a delicious and beginner-friendly side to pair with any main course. There is no kneading or mixing required to make these soft, fluffy pull-apart dinner rolls! My onion rolls or cheese rolls would be a fantastic addition to your ham dinner too!
Butter Herb Rhodes Rolls
These butter herb Rhodes rolls are soft, fluffy, and delicious dinner rolls that make a wonderful addition to any weeknight dinner! Rhodes rolls are first thawed and set out to rise, then baked with a tasty herb-infused butter. With a prep time of only 5 minutes and a short baking time, you can have pull-apart rolls ready for dinner or any holiday gathering in a jiffy!
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- Steakhouse Creamed Spinach This creamed spinach recipe is ultra creamy and rich, but also incredibly easy to make too! Fresh (or frozen) spinach is cooked into a creamy sauce made of three different types of cheese and a flavorful blend of seasonings!
Steakhouse Creamed Spinach
Steakhouse creamed spinach is one of my all-time favorite sides because it’s rich, creamy, and so easy to make! Spinach is coated in a creamy sauce loaded with mozzarella, cream cheese, and Parmesan – it’s perfect for Sunday dinner, date night, or anytime you want an amazing side!
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- Broccolini Salad All you need is some broccolini, mushrooms, green onions, and carrots for the base of this easy side salad. Toss it all in a sweet, savory, and slightly spicy sesame soy dressing for a restaurant-quality flavor that everyone will adore!
Broccolini Salad
My quick and easy broccolini salad is the perfect weeknight side dish to pair with practically any main dish or meaty entree! It’s tossed with a delicious Asian-inspired dressing that elevates this dish to restaurant-quality!
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- Collard Greens With Bacon Collard greens with bacon is a classic Southern dish that is made with a handful of ingredients! It can be paired with any main course and deserves to be on your dinner plate more often!
Collard Greens with Bacon
This super easy and delicious collard greens with bacon is a slightly lighter version than many collard greens recipes and it tastes so good! It’s an amazing southern side dish that can be paired with almost anything that you’re planning for dinner!
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- Pan Seared Brussel Sprouts These incredibly easy-to-make brussel sprouts caramelize beautifully when you sear them in oil, salt, pepper, and butter on your stovetop! You’ll never want to make brussel sprouts any other way!
Pan Seared Brussel Sprouts
Pan-seared brussel sprouts are an easy and delicious vegetable side dish that is excellent for any weeknight family dinner! These easy stove top brussel sprouts are caramelized to perfection, giving them a deliciously tender inside and a crunchy outside! All you need is olive oil, salt, pepper, and butter to enhance its slightly sweet and nutty flavor!
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- Roasted Vegetable Medley If you can’t decide on one vegetable to make, this healthy side dish combines 4 delicious vegetables into a medley! They’re easy to prepare and full of flavor, even your kids will enjoy them!
Roasted Vegetable Medley
This flavorful and easy to make Roasted Vegetable Medley is the perfect vegetable side dish for your chicken, pork, or beef dinners! The colorful assortment of veggies can be cooked until tender, or crispy and caramelized. Whichever way you like them best!
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- Instant Pot Braised Red Cabbage Red cabbage is cooked with onion and sweet apples in a flavorful sauce made with butter, brown sugar, spices, and apple cider vinegar! It will pair wonderfully alongside your ham dinner or even on top! You could even try my sweet and sour red cabbage recipe that features green apples for an extra tart and tangy flavor!
Instant Pot Braised Red Cabbage
This Instant Pot braised red cabbage is a classic German side dish, that goes great with bratwursts or any of your favorite German main dishes! Red cabbage, onion, and apples get cooked with an amazing sauce right in an Instant Pot, so it’s super easy and incredibly delicious!
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- Crockpot Green Beans And Potatoes Tender potatoes and green beans are slowly cooked in chicken broth with minced garlic, onion, and bacon! It’s an easy and hands-off side dish that will pair fantastically with the sweetness and savoriness of ham!
Crockpot Green Beans and Potatoes
Crockpot green beans and potatoes are a 3-step side dish jam-packed with flavor from savory chicken broth, garlic, and delicious bacon! This easy, hands-off green beans recipe takes everyone’s favorite vegetable and elevates it with the addition of perfectly tender potatoes!
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- Creamed Corn This creamed corn recipe is beginner-friendly and full of deliciousness! In just 15 minutes you’ll have a creamy and sweet vegetable side dish that you can enjoy during the holidays or any time of the year!
Creamed Corn
This creamed corn is a creamy, quick, and simple vegetable side dish that tastes like it took all day to prepare! It is ready to enjoy in only 15 minutes and is a completely beginner-friendly recipe. Plus, it is so irresistibly delicious that your family will be requesting it for every occasion!
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I hope that this list of easy sides helps make the planning of your ham dinner easier! Leave me a comment down below to let me know what you love pairing with ham!
See all of my recipes HERE«« 😋 Tasty Ham Recipes To Try Glazed Honey Ham - This delicious ham is glazed with butter, brown sugar, and honey for a perfect holiday main course!Ham Salad - Ham salad is a tasty snack that you can eat with crackers or enjoy as the center of a sandwich!Leftover Ham Casserole - This ham casserole is a must when you have extra ham leftover from dinner the night before!Honey-Baked Ham - If you’ve ever tried a honey-baked ham before, this copycat recipe can be made at a fraction of the cost!Gingersnap Crusted Ham - Juicy ham is coated with Dijon mustard, brown sugar, and gingersnap cookie crumbs! Yum!Ham And Potato Casserole - Ham pairs wonderfully with potatoes so why not make a hearty casserole that you can serve for breakfast or dinner?
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Side Dishes For Ham: Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Onions (+More Great Dishes To Make!)
These side dishes for ham are a selection of the tastiest sides that are incredibly easy to make and perfect for rounding out your ham menu! Whether you’re preparing a ham for a holiday feast or for a hearty weeknight family dinner, these sides will complement your ham’s sweet and savory flavors! From mashed potato casserole to sauteed green beans, and honey-glazed carrots, you’ll be able to find a dish or two that your family will enjoy!
Author | Angela
Servings: 6 servings Calories: 150kcal Prep 10 minutes Cooking 30 minutes Total Time 40 minutes
Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 6 cups sweet potatoes (peeled & diced, about 2-3 large potatoes)▢ 1 cup yellow onion (diced, or use white onion)▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin, up to 2 tablespoons)▢ 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder▢ 1 teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)▢ 1 teaspoon thyme▢ 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped for garnish, optional)
InstructionsTo get started, preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Add your peeled and diced sweet potatoes, diced onion, and minced garlic. 6 cups sweet potatoes, 1 cup yellow onion, 1 tablespoon garlicSprinkle the garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper on top of the vegetables, and then drizzle with the extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). Gently toss until all of the veggies are well coated.1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon each, salt & pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oilRoast in the oven at 450°F (230°C) for 30-35 minutes, stirring the vegetables every 10-15 minutes or so in order to prevent burning.Once the sweet potatoes are fork-tender, remove your baking sheet from the oven and serve immediately garnished with fresh parsley, if desired.1 tablespoon fresh parsley Equipment You May NeedChef’s KnifeCutting BoardBaking Sheet Notes I love using this seasoning combination for a delicious and savory meal. However, you can play around with different spices like cumin, garam masala, chili powder, or paprika! To store: Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. To reheat: Reheat in small bursts in the microwave or in the oven.
NutritionCalories: 150kcal (8%) | Carbohydrates: 30g (10%) | Protein: 3g (6%) | Fat: 2g (3%) | Saturated Fat: 0.4g (3%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 851mg (37%) | Potassium: 504mg (14%) | Fiber: 5g (21%) | Sugar: 6g (7%) | Vitamin A: 18942IU (379%) | Vitamin C: 6mg (7%) | Calcium: 51mg (5%) | Iron: 1mg (6%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! best side dish recipes to serve with a ham dinner, ham dinner menu ideas, roasted sweet potatoes & onions, Side Dishes For Ham, what to serve with ham Course Side Dish, vegetable side dishCuisine AmericanAngela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/
These side dishes for ham are a selection of the tastiest sides that are incredibly easy to make and perfect for rounding out your ham menu! Whether you’re preparing ham for a holiday feast or for a hearty weeknight family dinner, these sides will complement your ham’s sweet and savory flavors! From mashed potato casserole to sauteed green beans, and honey-glazed carrots, you’ll be able to find a dish or two that your family will enjoy!
Best Sides To Serve With Ham Dinners
If you’re looking for some tasty side ideas to serve with ham, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve gathered the best recipes for easy and delicious side dishes that will make a wonderful addition to your ham dinner!
From healthy vegetables to hearty casseroles, I’ve got you covered! You can even pick several of these sides to make a well-rounded meal.
Whether you are preparing a holiday feast or a weeknight family meal, try pairing your ham dinner with a few of these tasty suggestions below!
- Sauteed Green BeansRoasted Sweet Potatoes & OnionsVelveeta Mac And CheeseSouthern Candied Sweet PotatoesJiffy Jalapeno CornbreadBacon Cream Cheese Mashed PotatoesAir Fryer Frozen Sweet Potato FriesMicrowave CauliflowerRoasted Broccoli With Garlic And ParmesanMashed Potato CasseroleBaked Sweet Potatoes
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1. Sauteed Green Beans
Sauteed green beans are a classic and straightforward vegetable side dish that will pair well with the sweet and savouriness of ham! This recipe highlights the fresh taste of green beans and garlic and onion flavors.
Garlic green beans, roasted green beans, or green beans almondine would be delicious with ham too!
Sauteed Green Beans
It doesn’t get much easier than these delicious sauteed green beans, and they make a flavorful, healthy side dish! This simple recipe requires fresh green beans but there is no blanching required, and you will have perfectly tender-crisp green beans every time!
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2. Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Onions
These savory roasted sweet potatoes & onions are tossed in olive oil and seasonings, then baked in the oven for 35 minutes! It’s a beginner-friendly and versatile side that will balance out the sweetness of honey-baked ham!
It doesn’t get much easier than these delicious sauteed green beans, and they make a flavorful, healthy side dish! This simple recipe requires fresh green beans but there is no blanching required, and you will have perfectly tender-crisp green beans every time!
Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Onions
Roasted sweet potatoes & onions are tossed with oil and spices and then baked in the oven for a perfect sweet and savory side dish! In fact, it is so versatile that it pairs well with practically any entree! While they can easily be enjoyed by themselves, you can also add them to salad, tacos, or bowls for an easy upgrade to your favorite recipes!
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3. Velveeta Mac And Cheese
If your family loves creamy, cheesy macaroni and cheese, this recipe is a must-try! It’s a one-pot dish that is easy to prepare, plus I use an entire block of Velveeta cheese!
Roasted sweet potatoes & onions are tossed with oil and spices and then baked in the oven for a perfect sweet and savory side dish! In fact, it is so versatile that it pairs well with practically any entree! While they can easily be enjoyed by themselves, you can also add them to salad, tacos, or bowls for an easy upgrade to your favorite recipes!
You could also try out some crockpot mac and cheese, Instant Pot mac and cheese, or smoked mac and cheese too!
Velveeta Mac and Cheese
Velveeta mac and cheese is rich, creamy, and so incredibly cheesy that your whole family will love it every time it’s served with dinner! It is a one-pot side dish that takes practically no effort to make! Plus, it is ready to enjoy in less than 20 minutes!
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4. Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes
Southern candied sweet potatoes are a family favorite in my household! Not only do they taste like a dessert, but the cinnamon and nutmeg flavors are also the perfect combination for the holidays!
Velveeta mac and cheese is rich, creamy, and so incredibly cheesy that your whole family will love it every time it’s served with dinner! It is a one-pot side dish that takes practically no effort to make! Plus, it is ready to enjoy in less than 20 minutes!
Pair this Southern classic side dish with my gingersnap-crusted ham for a delicious holiday meal!
Southern Candied Sweet Potatoes
Southern candied sweet potatoes are a traditional holiday side dish that both kids and adults love because it almost tastes like dessert! The sweet potatoes are cooked until delectably tender in a sweet cinnamon and nutmeg syrup that is hard to resist. This classic recipe is sure to make its way onto your list of holiday traditions.
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5. Jiffy Jalapeno Cornbread
This Jiffy jalapeno cornbread recipe combines the sweetness of Jiffy corn muffin mix with spicy jalapeños, cheddar cheese, and red bell peppers! Make this Southwestern-style cornbread to dip in my delicious and hearty ham chowder or your favorite chili!
Southern candied sweet potatoes are a traditional holiday side dish that both kids and adults love because it almost tastes like dessert! The sweet potatoes are cooked until delectably tender in a sweet cinnamon and nutmeg syrup that is hard to resist. This classic recipe is sure to make its way onto your list of holiday traditions.
Jiffy Jalapeno Cornbread
This easy Jiffy jalapeno cornbread is a tasty Mexican-inspired cornbread combining the convenience of Jiffy corn muffin mix with jalapenos and more! Mix everything up in one bowl and transfer it into a baking dish or cast-iron skillet for perfect cornbread in no time at all!
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6. Bacon Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes
There are so many ways to make mashed potatoes, but adding bacon and cream cheese just hits differently. This recipe takes mashed potatoes to a new rich and satisfying level of deliciousness!
This easy Jiffy jalapeno cornbread is a tasty Mexican-inspired cornbread combining the convenience of Jiffy corn muffin mix with jalapenos and more! Mix everything up in one bowl and transfer it into a baking dish or cast-iron skillet for perfect cornbread in no time at all!
If you like serving mashed potatoes on a regular basis, my Parmesan roasted mashed potatoes and red skin mashed potatoes would be a fantastic side for a ham dinner too!
Bacon Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes
These bacon cream cheese mashed potatoes are a creamy, savory, and completely delicious side dish that pairs well with any meal! Mashed potatoes are mixed with cream cheese, bacon, butter, and herbs for an extra special combination. Once you try out this tasty side, you’ll never want to make mashed potatoes another way again!
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7. Air Fryer Frozen Sweet Potato Fries
Skip the deep fryer and make some perfectly crispy frozen sweet potato fries in the air fryer instead! All you need to do is season them with a dash of salt and pepper after they are done cooking.
These bacon cream cheese mashed potatoes are a creamy, savory, and completely delicious side dish that pairs well with any meal! Mashed potatoes are mixed with cream cheese, bacon, butter, and herbs for an extra special combination. Once you try out this tasty side, you’ll never want to make mashed potatoes another way again!
When you have leftover ham to cook with, you can make air fryer ham grilled cheese sandwiches with these air fryer sweet potato fries!
Air Fryer Frozen Sweet Potato Fries
These air fryer frozen sweet potato fries are a fast and easy way to round out any meal without having to pull out the deep fryer! The air fryer will bring these sweet potato fries to a perfect level of crispiness, with just a dash of salt and pepper. These incredibly tasty sweet potato fries make a great side dish or an extra delicious snack!
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8. Microwave Cauliflower
It doesn’t get easier than steaming vegetables in the microwave to serve as a healthy side! For this recipe, all you need is a fresh head of cauliflower, water, butter, and a microwavable bowl.
These air fryer frozen sweet potato fries are a fast and easy way to round out any meal without having to pull out the deep fryer! The air fryer will bring these sweet potato fries to a perfect level of crispiness, with just a dash of salt and pepper. These incredibly tasty sweet potato fries make a great side dish or an extra delicious snack!
Microwave Cauliflower
Perfect, tasty, and tender microwave cauliflower is the best way to steam your fresh cauliflower any night of the week! This no-fuss method takes just minutes to serve up delightfully tender-crisp cauliflower as a side to any family meal!
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9. Roasted Broccoli With Garlic And Parmesan
Roasting broccoli in the oven brings out the best flavors of broccoli! Plus I added garlic and Parmesan cheese to make it extra tasty and flavorful.
Perfect, tasty, and tender microwave cauliflower is the best way to steam your fresh cauliflower any night of the week! This no-fuss method takes just minutes to serve up delightfully tender-crisp cauliflower as a side to any family meal!
Of course, you can also try some sauteed broccolini or steamed broccoli with my easy cheese sauce too!
Roasted Broccoli with Garlic and Parmesan
Delightfully tasty roasted broccoli with garlic and Parmesan is a side dish made in heaven with the uniquely wonderful garlic flavor and rich Parmesan cheese topping! Plus, roasting brings out such a different broccoli flavor that is a true treat for all of your broccoli lovers!
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10. Mashed Potato Casserole
This tasty mashed potato casserole is a great way to use leftover mashed potatoes or you can easily make it from scratch! Creamy mashed potatoes are combined with cheddar cheese and flavorful seasoning then topped with some crunchy breadcrumbs!
Delightfully tasty roasted broccoli with garlic and Parmesan is a side dish made in heaven with the uniquely wonderful garlic flavor and rich Parmesan cheese topping! Plus, roasting brings out such a different broccoli flavor that is a true treat for all of your broccoli lovers!
Make Ahead Mashed Potato Casserole
This mashed potato casserole features creamy mashed potatoes, cheese, flavorful seasoning, and a crunchy breadcrumb topping! These potatoes are a great way to mix up your standard mashed potato recipes. Plus, it’s the perfect recipe for using up leftover potatoes or you can make it from scratch!
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11. Baked Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are a delicious and versatile vegetable side that will fluff up perfectly in the oven! You can stuff them with your favorite sweet or savory toppings depending on how you prepare your ham dinner!
This mashed potato casserole features creamy mashed potatoes, cheese, flavorful seasoning, and a crunchy breadcrumb topping! These potatoes are a great way to mix up your standard mashed potato recipes. Plus, it’s the perfect recipe for using up leftover potatoes or you can make it from scratch!
Of course, a microwave-baked sweet potato would be just as delicious! Or my pan-fried sweet potatoes and mashed sweet potatoes pair well with ham too.
Baked Sweet Potatoes
Super easy, healthy sweet potatoes are a delicious and versatile side dish that bakes to fluffy perfection in your oven! Serve them sweet or savory—it’s up to you! However you decide to make them, they’re certain to be amazing!
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12. Air Fryer Asparagus
Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables to serve with any main course protein! Roasting it in the air fryer is not only incredibly easy, but it also will turn out perfectly crisp every time.
Super easy, healthy sweet potatoes are a delicious and versatile side dish that bakes to fluffy perfection in your oven! Serve them sweet or savory—it’s up to you! However you decide to make them, they’re certain to be amazing!
Air Fryer Asparagus
Roast your Air Fryer Asparagus to perfection in just minutes, then serve up this easy vegetable side dish that the whole family will love! It only takes a few ingredients and is sure to be a new favorite method for cooking your asparagus!
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13. Zucchini Squash Casserole
This zucchini squash casserole features a combination of tender summer squash with a delicious homemade garlic cheese sauce! Bake it to perfection in the oven and this just may be your new go-to vegetable side dish!
Roast your Air Fryer Asparagus to perfection in just minutes, then serve up this easy vegetable side dish that the whole family will love! It only takes a few ingredients and is sure to be a new favorite method for cooking your asparagus!
Zucchini Squash Casserole
This easy-to-make zucchini squash casserole is a flavorful combination of tender, tasty summer squash and creamy, cheesy sauce! Top it all off with crunchy Panko breadcrumbs for an incredible veggie side dish everyone loves!
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14. Green Bean Casserole With Bacon
Green bean casserole is always a popular and delicious side dish to make with ham for a holiday dinner! This recipe combines steamed green beans with cheddar cheese, cream cheese, bacon, Parmesan cheese, and breadcrumbs!
This easy-to-make zucchini squash casserole is a flavorful combination of tender, tasty summer squash and creamy, cheesy sauce! Top it all off with crunchy Panko breadcrumbs for an incredible veggie side dish everyone loves!
If you love green bean casserole as much as I do, then you can also try my Campbell’s green bean casserole or my fresh green bean casserole!
Green Bean Casserole with Bacon
This incredibly tasty, cheesy green bean casserole with bacon combines cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, and a crunchy topping for an upgraded classic! It’s a family favorite holiday side dish that never fails to wow every time!
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15. Instant Pot Au Gratin Potatoes
Au gratin potatoes just got more convenient and easier to prepare with this Instant Pot recipe! Thinly sliced potatoes are layered with melted cheese and a flavorful blend of seasoning for a mouthwatering side dish everyone will love!
This incredibly tasty, cheesy green bean casserole with bacon combines cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, and a crunchy topping for an upgraded classic! It’s a family favorite holiday side dish that never fails to wow every time!
Serve this savory side to complement the sweetness of my glazed honey ham!
Instant Pot Au Gratin Potatoes
These Instant Pot au gratin potatoes are easy to prepare, quick to make, and completely cheesy and delicious! Thinly sliced potatoes are layered with melted cheese and seasoning for a truly mouthwatering side dish. This tasty comfort food is sure to be a hit with your whole family!
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16. Honey Glazed Carrots
Honey-glazed carrots are an easy vegetable side dish that complements holiday ham dinners so wonderfully! These carrots are roasted with honey, brown sugar, butter, and fresh herbs for an extra delicious touch.
These Instant Pot au gratin potatoes are easy to prepare, quick to make, and completely cheesy and delicious! Thinly sliced potatoes are layered with melted cheese and seasoning for a truly mouthwatering side dish. This tasty comfort food is sure to be a hit with your whole family!
Honey Glazed Carrots
These oven roasted honey glazed carrots are the perfect easy vegetable side dish for any time of the year! They are sweet and fragrant and pair wonderfully with ham or turkey around the holidays. The winning combination of honey, brown sugar, and fresh herbs is what takes these tender honey glazed roasted carrots over the top!
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17. Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes
There’s nothing like cheesy bacon ranch potatoes to change things up from your usual mashed potatoes! Chunks of potatoes are baked in the oven until fork-tender, then I mix them with a tasty combination of sour cream, cheese, ranch seasoning, and crispy bacon!
These oven roasted honey glazed carrots are the perfect easy vegetable side dish for any time of the year! They are sweet and fragrant and pair wonderfully with ham or turkey around the holidays. The winning combination of honey, brown sugar, and fresh herbs is what takes these tender honey glazed roasted carrots over the top!
Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes
My cheesy bacon ranch potatoes are one of my favorite easy potato side dishes, and once you try them you’ll realize what you’ve been missing! Chunks of potato are baked until fork-tender then mixed with an irresistible combination of sour cream, cheese, and crispy bacon- it’s as delicious as it sounds!
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18. White Cheddar Mac And Cheese
If you’ve never made macaroni and cheese with white cheddar before, then this incredibly delicious recipe is one that you have to try! It only requires a handful of ingredients and will be ready to serve alongside your ham dinner in just 30 minutes!
My cheesy bacon ranch potatoes are one of my favorite easy potato side dishes, and once you try them you’ll realize what you’ve been missing! Chunks of potato are baked until fork-tender then mixed with an irresistible combination of sour cream, cheese, and crispy bacon- it’s as delicious as it sounds!
White Cheddar Mac and Cheese
My white cheddar mac and cheese is loaded with delicious sharp white cheddar in a creamy sauce that’s in every tender bit of the macaroni pasta! It’s also incredibly easy to make with this simple stove top method that everyone is sure to love!!
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19. Wedge Salad
Who doesn’t love a fresh, crisp, and loaded salad wedge that pairs well with any dish? This wedge salad features a creamy blue cheese dressing, crispy bacon, chives, and tangy tomatoes!
My white cheddar mac and cheese is loaded with delicious sharp white cheddar in a creamy sauce that’s in every tender bit of the macaroni pasta! It’s also incredibly easy to make with this simple stove top method that everyone is sure to love!!
Wedge Salad
This classic wedge salad made with iceberg lettuce is crisp and full of tasty ingredients like blue cheese, bacon, and tomatoes! No basic side salad can compare to a huge wedge of fresh lettuce loaded with delicious toppings! Plus this tasty wedge side salad is super easy to throw together!
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20. Baked Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
This baked bacon-wrapped asparagus recipe is an impressive side dish that everyone at your table will enjoy! Crispy and salty bacon brings an exciting and irresistible touch to asparagus, you’ll never want to make it any other way!
This classic wedge salad made with iceberg lettuce is crisp and full of tasty ingredients like blue cheese, bacon, and tomatoes! No basic side salad can compare to a huge wedge of fresh lettuce loaded with delicious toppings! Plus this tasty wedge side salad is super easy to throw together!
Baked Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Everything tastes better with crispy, salty bacon, and this baked bacon-wrapped asparagus recipe proves it! These bacon-wrapped spears of asparagus make a wonderful gourmet appetizer or side dish with very little fuss!
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21. Deviled Eggs
Of course, when you think of a traditional holiday ham dinner, deviled eggs always come to mind! They’re the perfect light and easy appetizer to munch on while you wait for your main course to be served.
Everything tastes better with crispy, salty bacon, and this baked bacon-wrapped asparagus recipe proves it! These bacon-wrapped spears of asparagus make a wonderful gourmet appetizer or side dish with very little fuss!
Deviled Eggs
These deviled eggs are a classic, time-honored recipe that is supremely easy to make and quite simply the best ever! Some things just don’t need improving, and these yummy deviled eggs are one of those things! Of course, you can always change them up with stir-ins or add-ons, but these eggs will be just like the ones from your childhood!
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22. Macaroni And Tomatoes
This macaroni and tomatoes recipe is a classic Southern pasta side dish that is budget-friendly and easy to throw together! Everyone of all ages will enjoy tender macaroni and juicy tomatoes with a smoky bacon flavor.
These deviled eggs are a classic, time-honored recipe that is supremely easy to make and quite simply the best ever! Some things just don’t need improving, and these yummy deviled eggs are one of those things! Of course, you can always change them up with stir-ins or add-ons, but these eggs will be just like the ones from your childhood!
Macaroni And Tomatoes
Macaroni and tomatoes is an easy, old-fashioned Southern side dish that is as classic as comfort food gets! Canned tomatoes mean there is virtually no prep time, and a little bacon grease gives this dish its signature smoky bacon flavor! If you haven’t had macaroni and tomatoes before, give it a try and you might have a new favorite pasta side dish!
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23. Butter Herb Rhodes Rolls
Butter herb Rhodes rolls are a delicious and beginner-friendly side to pair with any main course. There is no kneading or mixing required to make these soft, fluffy pull-apart dinner rolls!
Macaroni and tomatoes is an easy, old-fashioned Southern side dish that is as classic as comfort food gets! Canned tomatoes mean there is virtually no prep time, and a little bacon grease gives this dish its signature smoky bacon flavor! If you haven’t had macaroni and tomatoes before, give it a try and you might have a new favorite pasta side dish!
My onion rolls or cheese rolls would be a fantastic addition to your ham dinner too!
Butter Herb Rhodes Rolls
These butter herb Rhodes rolls are soft, fluffy, and delicious dinner rolls that make a wonderful addition to any weeknight dinner! Rhodes rolls are first thawed and set out to rise, then baked with a tasty herb-infused butter. With a prep time of only 5 minutes and a short baking time, you can have pull-apart rolls ready for dinner or any holiday gathering in a jiffy!
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24. Steakhouse Creamed Spinach
This creamed spinach recipe is ultra creamy and rich, but also incredibly easy to make too! Fresh (or frozen) spinach is cooked into a creamy sauce made of three different types of cheese and a flavorful blend of seasonings!
These butter herb Rhodes rolls are soft, fluffy, and delicious dinner rolls that make a wonderful addition to any weeknight dinner! Rhodes rolls are first thawed and set out to rise, then baked with a tasty herb-infused butter. With a prep time of only 5 minutes and a short baking time, you can have pull-apart rolls ready for dinner or any holiday gathering in a jiffy!
Steakhouse Creamed Spinach
Steakhouse creamed spinach is one of my all-time favorite sides because it’s rich, creamy, and so easy to make! Spinach is coated in a creamy sauce loaded with mozzarella, cream cheese, and Parmesan – it’s perfect for Sunday dinner, date night, or anytime you want an amazing side!
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25. Broccolini Salad
All you need is some broccolini, mushrooms, green onions, and carrots for the base of this easy side salad. Toss it all in a sweet, savory, and slightly spicy sesame soy dressing for a restaurant-quality flavor that everyone will adore!
Steakhouse creamed spinach is one of my all-time favorite sides because it’s rich, creamy, and so easy to make! Spinach is coated in a creamy sauce loaded with mozzarella, cream cheese, and Parmesan – it’s perfect for Sunday dinner, date night, or anytime you want an amazing side!
Broccolini Salad
My quick and easy broccolini salad is the perfect weeknight side dish to pair with practically any main dish or meaty entree! It’s tossed with a delicious Asian-inspired dressing that elevates this dish to restaurant-quality!
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26. Collard Greens With Bacon
Collard greens with bacon is a classic Southern dish that is made with a handful of ingredients! It can be paired with any main course and deserves to be on your dinner plate more often!
My quick and easy broccolini salad is the perfect weeknight side dish to pair with practically any main dish or meaty entree! It’s tossed with a delicious Asian-inspired dressing that elevates this dish to restaurant-quality!
Collard Greens with Bacon
This super easy and delicious collard greens with bacon is a slightly lighter version than many collard greens recipes and it tastes so good! It’s an amazing southern side dish that can be paired with almost anything that you’re planning for dinner!
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27. Pan Seared Brussel Sprouts
These incredibly easy-to-make brussel sprouts caramelize beautifully when you sear them in oil, salt, pepper, and butter on your stovetop! You’ll never want to make brussel sprouts any other way!
This super easy and delicious collard greens with bacon is a slightly lighter version than many collard greens recipes and it tastes so good! It’s an amazing southern side dish that can be paired with almost anything that you’re planning for dinner!
Pan Seared Brussel Sprouts
Pan-seared brussel sprouts are an easy and delicious vegetable side dish that is excellent for any weeknight family dinner! These easy stove top brussel sprouts are caramelized to perfection, giving them a deliciously tender inside and a crunchy outside! All you need is olive oil, salt, pepper, and butter to enhance its slightly sweet and nutty flavor!
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28. Roasted Vegetable Medley
If you can’t decide on one vegetable to make, this healthy side dish combines 4 delicious vegetables into a medley! They’re easy to prepare and full of flavor, even your kids will enjoy them!
Pan-seared brussel sprouts are an easy and delicious vegetable side dish that is excellent for any weeknight family dinner! These easy stove top brussel sprouts are caramelized to perfection, giving them a deliciously tender inside and a crunchy outside! All you need is olive oil, salt, pepper, and butter to enhance its slightly sweet and nutty flavor!
Roasted Vegetable Medley
This flavorful and easy to make Roasted Vegetable Medley is the perfect vegetable side dish for your chicken, pork, or beef dinners! The colorful assortment of veggies can be cooked until tender, or crispy and caramelized. Whichever way you like them best!
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29. Instant Pot Braised Red Cabbage
Red cabbage is cooked with onion and sweet apples in a flavorful sauce made with butter, brown sugar, spices, and apple cider vinegar! It will pair wonderfully alongside your ham dinner or even on top!
This flavorful and easy to make Roasted Vegetable Medley is the perfect vegetable side dish for your chicken, pork, or beef dinners! The colorful assortment of veggies can be cooked until tender, or crispy and caramelized. Whichever way you like them best!
You could even try my sweet and sour red cabbage recipe that features green apples for an extra tart and tangy flavor!
Instant Pot Braised Red Cabbage
This Instant Pot braised red cabbage is a classic German side dish, that goes great with bratwursts or any of your favorite German main dishes! Red cabbage, onion, and apples get cooked with an amazing sauce right in an Instant Pot, so it’s super easy and incredibly delicious!
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30. Crockpot Green Beans And Potatoes
Tender potatoes and green beans are slowly cooked in chicken broth with minced garlic, onion, and bacon! It’s an easy and hands-off side dish that will pair fantastically with the sweetness and savoriness of ham!
This Instant Pot braised red cabbage is a classic German side dish, that goes great with bratwursts or any of your favorite German main dishes! Red cabbage, onion, and apples get cooked with an amazing sauce right in an Instant Pot, so it’s super easy and incredibly delicious!
Crockpot Green Beans and Potatoes
Crockpot green beans and potatoes are a 3-step side dish jam-packed with flavor from savory chicken broth, garlic, and delicious bacon! This easy, hands-off green beans recipe takes everyone’s favorite vegetable and elevates it with the addition of perfectly tender potatoes!
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31. Creamed Corn
This creamed corn recipe is beginner-friendly and full of deliciousness! In just 15 minutes you’ll have a creamy and sweet vegetable side dish that you can enjoy during the holidays or any time of the year!
Crockpot green beans and potatoes are a 3-step side dish jam-packed with flavor from savory chicken broth, garlic, and delicious bacon! This easy, hands-off green beans recipe takes everyone’s favorite vegetable and elevates it with the addition of perfectly tender potatoes!
Creamed Corn
This creamed corn is a creamy, quick, and simple vegetable side dish that tastes like it took all day to prepare! It is ready to enjoy in only 15 minutes and is a completely beginner-friendly recipe. Plus, it is so irresistibly delicious that your family will be requesting it for every occasion!
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I hope that this list of easy sides helps make the planning of your ham dinner easier! Leave me a comment down below to let me know what you love pairing with ham!
This creamed corn is a creamy, quick, and simple vegetable side dish that tastes like it took all day to prepare! It is ready to enjoy in only 15 minutes and is a completely beginner-friendly recipe. Plus, it is so irresistibly delicious that your family will be requesting it for every occasion!
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😋 Tasty Ham Recipes To Try
- Glazed Honey Ham - This delicious ham is glazed with butter, brown sugar, and honey for a perfect holiday main course!Ham Salad - Ham salad is a tasty snack that you can eat with crackers or enjoy as the center of a sandwich!Leftover Ham Casserole - This ham casserole is a must when you have extra ham leftover from dinner the night before!Honey-Baked Ham - If you’ve ever tried a honey-baked ham before, this copycat recipe can be made at a fraction of the cost!Gingersnap Crusted Ham - Juicy ham is coated with Dijon mustard, brown sugar, and gingersnap cookie crumbs! Yum!Ham And Potato Casserole - Ham pairs wonderfully with potatoes so why not make a hearty casserole that you can serve for breakfast or dinner?
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Side Dishes For Ham: Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Onions (+More Great Dishes To Make!)
These side dishes for ham are a selection of the tastiest sides that are incredibly easy to make and perfect for rounding out your ham menu! Whether you’re preparing a ham for a holiday feast or for a hearty weeknight family dinner, these sides will complement your ham’s sweet and savory flavors! From mashed potato casserole to sauteed green beans, and honey-glazed carrots, you’ll be able to find a dish or two that your family will enjoy!
Author | Angela
Servings: 6 servings Calories: 150kcal Prep 10 minutes Cooking 30 minutes Total Time 40 minutes
Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 6 cups sweet potatoes (peeled & diced, about 2-3 large potatoes)▢ 1 cup yellow onion (diced, or use white onion)▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin, up to 2 tablespoons)▢ 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder▢ 1 teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)▢ 1 teaspoon thyme▢ 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped for garnish, optional)
InstructionsTo get started, preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Add your peeled and diced sweet potatoes, diced onion, and minced garlic. 6 cups sweet potatoes, 1 cup yellow onion, 1 tablespoon garlicSprinkle the garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper on top of the vegetables, and then drizzle with the extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). Gently toss until all of the veggies are well coated.1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon each, salt & pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oilRoast in the oven at 450°F (230°C) for 30-35 minutes, stirring the vegetables every 10-15 minutes or so in order to prevent burning.Once the sweet potatoes are fork-tender, remove your baking sheet from the oven and serve immediately garnished with fresh parsley, if desired.1 tablespoon fresh parsley Equipment You May NeedChef’s KnifeCutting BoardBaking Sheet Notes I love using this seasoning combination for a delicious and savory meal. However, you can play around with different spices like cumin, garam masala, chili powder, or paprika! To store: Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. To reheat: Reheat in small bursts in the microwave or in the oven.
NutritionCalories: 150kcal (8%) | Carbohydrates: 30g (10%) | Protein: 3g (6%) | Fat: 2g (3%) | Saturated Fat: 0.4g (3%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 851mg (37%) | Potassium: 504mg (14%) | Fiber: 5g (21%) | Sugar: 6g (7%) | Vitamin A: 18942IU (379%) | Vitamin C: 6mg (7%) | Calcium: 51mg (5%) | Iron: 1mg (6%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! best side dish recipes to serve with a ham dinner, ham dinner menu ideas, roasted sweet potatoes & onions, Side Dishes For Ham, what to serve with ham Course Side Dish, vegetable side dishCuisine American
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Side Dishes For Ham: Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Onions (+More Great Dishes To Make!)
These side dishes for ham are a selection of the tastiest sides that are incredibly easy to make and perfect for rounding out your ham menu! Whether you’re preparing a ham for a holiday feast or for a hearty weeknight family dinner, these sides will complement your ham’s sweet and savory flavors! From mashed potato casserole to sauteed green beans, and honey-glazed carrots, you’ll be able to find a dish or two that your family will enjoy!
Author | Angela
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 150kcal
Prep 10 minutes
Cooking 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 6 cups sweet potatoes (peeled & diced, about 2-3 large potatoes)▢ 1 cup yellow onion (diced, or use white onion)▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin, up to 2 tablespoons)▢ 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder▢ 1 teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)▢ 1 teaspoon thyme▢ 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped for garnish, optional)
InstructionsTo get started, preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Add your peeled and diced sweet potatoes, diced onion, and minced garlic. 6 cups sweet potatoes, 1 cup yellow onion, 1 tablespoon garlicSprinkle the garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper on top of the vegetables, and then drizzle with the extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). Gently toss until all of the veggies are well coated.1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon each, salt & pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oilRoast in the oven at 450°F (230°C) for 30-35 minutes, stirring the vegetables every 10-15 minutes or so in order to prevent burning.Once the sweet potatoes are fork-tender, remove your baking sheet from the oven and serve immediately garnished with fresh parsley, if desired.1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Equipment You May NeedChef’s KnifeCutting BoardBaking Sheet
Notes I love using this seasoning combination for a delicious and savory meal. However, you can play around with different spices like cumin, garam masala, chili powder, or paprika! To store: Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. To reheat: Reheat in small bursts in the microwave or in the oven.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal (8%) | Carbohydrates: 30g (10%) | Protein: 3g (6%) | Fat: 2g (3%) | Saturated Fat: 0.4g (3%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 851mg (37%) | Potassium: 504mg (14%) | Fiber: 5g (21%) | Sugar: 6g (7%) | Vitamin A: 18942IU (379%) | Vitamin C: 6mg (7%) | Calcium: 51mg (5%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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