These 20 Best Side Dishes for Ham have a list of potatoes, vegetables, salads, and casseroles that make the meal balanced and satisfying for everyone.
Ham is a favorite for family dinners, holidays, or even a simple weekend meal. It’s flavorful on its own, but the sides really complete the plate. So, I hope you find something here!
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Slow Cooker Glazed Carrots
These Slow Cooker Glazed Carrots are an easy, sweet, and buttery vegetable side dish made with tender carrots, honey, brown sugar, and warm spices.
Candied Sweet Potatoes
This Candied Sweet Potatoes recipe is a classic holiday side dish made with tender sweet potatoes, butter, brown sugar, pure maple syrup, and warm spices that bake into a rich, sweet glaze.
Creamy Scalloped Potatoes
These Creamy Scalloped Potatoes are a rich and comforting baked side dish made with thinly sliced potatoes layered in a smooth garlic cream sauce and finished with a golden, cheesy top.
Creamy Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta
These Creamy Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta are a rich and flavorful side dish made with tender Brussels sprouts, mushrooms, crispy pancetta, and herbed cream cheese. An easy holiday side that pairs perfectly with ham.
Amish Potato Salad
This classic Amish Potato Salad is creamy, tangy, and just a little sweet, with tender potatoes, crunchy veggies, and a flavorful mustard mayo dressing. Ready in just 10 minutes prep plus chilling time.
Oven-Baked Ratatouille Casserole
This easy ratatouille casserole is a cozy vegetable bake made with eggplant, zucchini, peppers, mushrooms, and herbs. It’s a healthy, flavorful side dish that comes together in under an hour.
Classic Panzanella with Mozzarella
This Panzanella with Mozzarella is a fresh and hearty Italian bread salad made with toasted ciabatta, juicy tomatoes, cucumbers, basil, and creamy mozzarella, all tossed in a tangy vinaigrette.
Smashed Potato Salad
This Smashed Potato Salad is a crispy, creamy twist on the classic—made with baby potatoes, fresh herbs, and a light yogurt dressing. Great as a warm or room temp side dish!
Broccoli Pasta Salad
This Broccoli Pasta Salad is a creamy, crunchy, and colorful side dish made with tender pasta, fresh broccoli, crispy bacon, and a sweet-tangy dressing.
Grilled Vegetables with Balsamic Vinegar & Herbs
These Balsamic Grilled Vegetables are quick, healthy, and full of flavor. Zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, and onions are tossed in a simple balsamic marinade and grilled—an easy side dish for any meal.
Golden and Cheesy Party Potatoes
Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with tender hashbrowns, these Cheesy Party Potatoes are a perfect side dish for holidays.
Herb and Vegetable Stuffing
This Herb and Vegetable Stuffing is a simple, flavorful side dish with fresh herbs and vegetables.
Crockpot Creamy and Cheesy Potatoes
Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes are creamy, cheesy, and comforting — the perfect side dish for holidays. With just a few simple ingredients and your crockpot.
Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese
This creamy baked mac and cheese is rich, cheesy, and topped with a golden, crunchy breadcrumb layer.
Pepperjack Potato Casserole
A cheesy, spicy twist on classic baked potatoes, this Pepperjack Potato Casserole is creamy, flavorful, and topped with a crunchy cracker and bacon topping.
Maple Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Brussels
Crispy bacon-wrapped Brussels sprouts glazed with sweet maple syrup — a simple, flavorful side dish great for holidays.
Buttery Herb Stuffing Biscuits
These Buttery Herb Stuffing Biscuits are soft, fluffy, and full of herbs, veggies, and buttery. A delicious holiday side dish recipe with the same savory herbs and veggies you’d find in a traditional stuffing.
French Onion Potato Bake
This French Onion Potato Bake is a creamy, cheesy potato side dish layered with onions and a savory onion soup mix. Baked until golden and topped with fresh parsley.
Stuffing Muffin Tin Bites
These Stuffing Muffin Tin Bites are a fun and easy side dish on classic holiday stuffing—golden, savory, and perfectly portioned for Christmas and Thanksgiving.
Crispy Cauliflower Bites
These Crispy Cauliflower Bites are light, golden, and perfectly seasoned with garlic and smoked paprika. Served with creamy dill yogurt dip that balances everything out.
Millionaire Cranberry Salad
This sweet and creamy millionaire cranberry salad is an easy holiday side dish recipe that is perfect for holidays.
Festive Harvest Salad
A fresh and colorful harvest salad made with crisp apples, juicy pears, toasted walnuts, and crumbled blue cheese, all tossed in a zesty spicy citrus vinaigrette.
Balsamic Bacon Brussels Sprouts
These Balsamic Bacon Brussels Sprouts are made with tender Brussels sprouts, crispy bacon, sweet onion, garlic, fresh thyme, and a tangy balsamic glaze.
Slow Cooker Creamed Corn
This Slow Cooker Creamed Corn is made with frozen corn, cream cheese, butter, half and half, and a little sugar.