Easter and ham go hand-in-hand thanks to its size and versatility. Whether you prefer it baked, slow-cooked or pan-fried, we have recipes for Easter ham everyone will enjoy.
The Best Easter Ham Recipes
Updated on May 24, 2024
1/13
Baked Ham with Pineapple
Total Time
2 hours 15 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I first learned the technique for baked ham with pineapple for a themed dinner my husband and I hosted. Since it is widely known as the symbol of hospitality, pineapple was the star ingredient on our menu and on this lovely baked ham. —JoAnn Fox, Johnson City, Tennessee
Talk about a showstopper! Of all our recipes for Easter ham, this one may be the most impressive. A scored surface, cloves, pineapple rings and maraschino cherries help this ham make a tropical statement.
2/13
Easter Ham
Total Time
3 hours
Servings
18 servings (2 cups glaze)
From the Recipe Creator:
I serve this Easter ham every year. The sweet-spicy glaze turns a plain ham into a mouthwatering sensation. Everyone who tries it loves this juicy main dish! —Jessica Eymann, Watsonville, California
Brushed in a three-ingredient, sweet-spicy glaze, this ham is a mouthwatering addition to your Easter table. Serve it with mashed potatoes and asparagus for a traditional dinner, or enjoy the ham on warm rolls for brunch.
Hosting a smaller celebration this year? Try this ham steak that serves just 6.
3/13
Maple-Peach Glazed Ham
Total Time
2 hours 5 min
Servings
16 servings (about 2 cups sauce)
From the Recipe Creator:
This is one of my husband's favorite recipes. He makes it regularly for his group of friends on the weekends because it's so good and easy. —Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Skip spending Easter Sunday in the kitchen. With a mere five minute prep period, this ham recipe gives you plenty of time to relax with holiday guests. Keep it nice and sweet with a marmalade, maple syrup and orange juice glaze, or enjoy some extra spice by adding in ground ancho chile pepper.
Learn how to cook a frozen ham to make it tender, juicy and flavorful.
4/13
Country Ham and Potatoes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Browned potatoes are a simple but perfect side for country ham. Not only do the potatoes pick up the flavor of the ham, but they look beautiful! Just add veggies or a salad and dinner’s done. —Helen Bridges, Washington, Virginia
This rustic dish couldn’t be any simpler. Butter and parsley are all you need to create this country classic. Plus, since the potatoes and ham cook in one skillet, cleanup is easy, too! Use any leftovers in these leftover ham recipes.
5/13
Root Beer Glazed Ham
Total Time
2 hours 45 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For a unique spin on the traditional glazed ham recipe, try this southern specialty where the secret ingredient is root beer! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
For a unique spin on the traditional glazed ham recipe, try this recipe where the secret ingredient is root beer. Brown sugar gives the glaze extra sweetness, while Dijon mustard and crushed red pepper flakes provide a little kick.
This spiral ham recipe will look gorgeous on your Easter dinner table!
6/13
Baked Ham with Cherry Sauce
Total Time
1 hour 55 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
There's nothing I'd rather serve for Easter dinner or another springtime occasion than succulent baked ham. My recipe features a rub that adds flavor to the meat plus a delicious cherry sauce with a hint of almond. —
Lavonn Bormuth, Westerville, Ohio
Recipes for Easter ham should scream spring, and this baked version with a succulent cherry sauce does just that. A hint of almond flavor really takes this dish over the top.
7/13
Five Spice Plum-Glazed Ham
Total Time
2 hours 15 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Baked ham is one of my favorite dishes, and this plum-baked ham recipe adds something a little bit different to the classic. The plum goes really well with the ham and the Asian spices! —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah
For a new twist on classic recipes for Easter ham, give this Asian-inspired version a try. Chinese five-spice powder adds a licorice-like flavor while ginger and garlic provide some kick.
8/13
Sliced Ham with Roasted Vegetables
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
To prepare this colorful, zesty oven meal, I "shop" in my backyard for the fresh garden vegetables and oranges (we have our own tree!) that spark the ham's hearty flavor. It's my family's favorite main dish. —Margaret Pache, Mesa, Arizona
Serving six people, this is one of the best small-batch recipes for Easter ham. We love how the ham slices—coated in a zesty orange and horseradish glaze—help to flavor the veggies as they cook. Discover more ham dinner recipes, too.
9/13
Bourbon Baked Ham
Total Time
2 hours 35 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Because of its simple ingredient list, easy preparation and unbeatable flavor, this baked ham recipe is one you’ll come to rely on often. The honey-bourbon glaze looks lovely and helps seal in the meat’s juices. —Jean Adams, Waycross, Georgia
Honey, bourbon and molasses come together to form a perfectly sweet glaze that looks lovely and seals in the meat’s juices. Utilize any leftovers of this Southern-inspired ham in black-eyed peas, hoppin’ john or with some barbecue sauce over grits.
10/13
Orange-Glazed Ham
Total Time
2 hours 10 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This delicious ham looked like a sparkling jewel on the table when my mom served it for Easter dinner. The flavor of the spice rub penetrates through every tender slice. Even its enticing aroma while baking can't match the wonderful taste. —Ruth Seitz, Columbus Junction, Iowa
Few things are more enticing than the aroma of this glazed ham as it bakes. Three simple ingredients—ground mustard, allspice and orange marmalade—create a rub that smells (and tastes!) amazing.
11/13
Apricot Ham Steak
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Ham is a versatile main menu item that's a standby with all country cooks. One of the best and easiest ways to serve ham slices is topped with a slightly sweet glaze, like this apricot version. —Scott Woodward Shullsburg, Wisconsin
Ham steaks are a great alternative to an entire ham, especially if you’re cooking for a small group. This skillet recipe relies on apricot preserves for a sticky-sweet glaze that’s hard to beat.
12/13
Sugar-Glazed Ham
Total Time
1 hour 50 min
Servings
14 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This old-fashioned ham glaze gives a pretty golden brown coating—just like Grandma used to make. The mustard and vinegar complement the brown sugar which adds a tangy flavor to this glazed ham recipe. Be prepared to serve seconds! —Carol Strong Battle, Heathville, Virginia
This old-fashioned ham glaze gives a pretty, golden brown coating—just like grandma used to make. The mustard and vinegar complement the brown sugar which adds a tangy flavor. If it’s your first time hosting Easter, make sure you read up on how to cook a ham.
13/13
Bourbon-Spiced Glazed Ham
Total Time
3 hours 20 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This amazing bourbon-spiked ham makes a wonderful main course for a holiday feast. And leftovers (if there are any) make delicious sandwiches. —Karen Sublett-Young, Princeton, Indiana
Craving spirited recipes for Easter ham? Look to your bar cart! This bourbon-spiced beauty benefits from an overnight marinade that really infuses the flavor.
