Christmas is right around the corner so that means it’s time for another big holiday meal! If you’re serving Honey Baked Ham at the dinner table this year, you’ll need some delicious side dishes to go with it. I’ve put together a roundup of 29 of the best side dishes to serve with your Christmas ham. From brown butter brussels sprouts to crispy fried goat cheese, there’s something for everyone to enjoy with the main course! So get cooking and impress your friends and family with this Christmas dinner! And keep in mind, these side dishes are great for Easter dinner, Thanksgiving dinners, Sunday supper and more.
About Honey Baked Ham
Honey Baked Ham is a popular and well-known food brand that has been around since 1957. Since its founding, they have gained a reputation as one of America’s top gourmet food manufacturers, selling their signature smoked spiral hams and turkey breast to customers across the US. The also offer some tasty side dishes.
The secret to their success has been the combination of their traditional recipes with modern gas-fire technology for cooking. The result is always tender and juicy meat that tastes like it was made the traditional small-batch way but delivered faster and fresher. Over the last 60 years, Honey Baked Ham’s commitment to providing quality ingredients and flavors has made them a staple American brand for celebrating every holiday in delicious style.
Christmas Sides To Serve With Honey Baked Ham
1. Brown Butter Brussels Sprouts
by Gimme From Scratch
“A holiday classic. These tasty sprouts are tossed with brown butter, giving them a nutty flavor that just about everyone will love. Plus, they’re easy to make and only require a few simple ingredients. Serve them with your favorite protein or alongside some roasted potatoes for a complete meal.”
2. Hasselback Butternut Squash with Bacon Brown Butter
by Eat Love Eats
“This hasselback butternut squash is taken to the next level with bacon brown butter and makes the perfect side dish during autumn. A great addition to any roast or special dinner, especially during the festive season.”
3. Warm Sorghum Salad With Kohlrabi, Apple, & Fennel
by Strength and Sunshine
“A warm sorghum salad paired with roasted kohlrabi, ginger gold apple, and fennel. This gluten-free vegan recipe is slightly sweet, comforting, and nourishing for the cold months ahead.”
4. Skillet Green Beans
by Gimme From Scratch
“Fresh green beans are a very nutritious vegetable that can be cooked in a variety of ways. In this simple skillet recipe, we’re going to show how to make sautéed green beans using olive oil and a few other basic ingredients. A great side dish that goes with just about anything.”
5. Roasted Sweet Potato Casserole with Gingersnap Streusel
by Gimme From Scratch
“I’ve got the perfect addition to your holiday table: a nut-free roasted sweet potato casserole with gingersnap streusel topping and gooey marshmallows! That was mouthful but a really delicious one. 😊 This take on a Southern sweet potato casserole is a showstopper.”
6. Cast Iron Mac & Cheese with Butter Crouton Topping
by Gimme From Scratch
“Tender elbow macaroni smothered in a rich, creamy sauce made from a blend of three different cheeses, perfectly seasoned with a hint of spice and topped with homemade garlic butter croutons for that irresistible crunch. This cast iron macaroni and cheese recipe is the ultimate comfort food – warm, gooey, and downright delicious.”
7. Pineapple Cranberry Sauce
by Salt In My Coffee
“Change up the classic holiday side dish this year, with a zesty pineapple cranberry sauce that everyone loves! With bright flavors of fresh pineapple and cranberries, you’d never guess it’s actually lower in sugar than most cranberry sauce!”
8. Classic Chopped Salad
by Gimme From Scratch
“This salad is a crowd favorite and simple to make and the best part is that it can be tailored to your taste preferences. Plus, it’s packed with healthy veggies that will leave you feeling satisfied.”
9. Italian Foccacia
by Saporito Kitchen
“This is the BEST Italian focaccia recipe that is super easy to make. Topped with fresh garlic, rosemary and thyme, this bread is fluffy on the inside with the best crispy edges!”
10. Cornbread Zucchini Casserole
by Zucchini Zone
“Cornbread zucchini casserole is a classic comfort food side dish. It’s like a moist cornbread in casserole form, filled with shredded zucchini, onion, and pepper jack cheese.”
11. Candied Pecan and Cranberry Pear Salad
by Whiskful Cooking
“This Candied Pecan and Cranberry Pear Salad is filled with tart cranberries, crisp pears, sugar candied pecans, and topped with a sweet honey vinaigrette. Delicious and beautiful for Christmas, Thanksgiving, holiday meals, or weeknight dinners!”
12. Roasted Rutabaga With Herbs
by Eat Love Eats
“This roasted swede (rutabaga) recipe is super simple and makes for a perfect side dish for any Sunday roast dinner or even Thanksgiving or Christmas. You can prepare it in under five minutes as the rest is hands off in the oven.”
13. Maple Roasted Carrots and Parsnips
by The Vegan Larder
“Honey Roasted Carrots and Parsnips is such a classic British side dish with roast dinners or for Christmas. I’ve made a simple vegan swap and used Maple syrup and I truly think this easy but essential dish is now perfection! The natural sweetness of the carrots and parsnips is brought to life with the addition of a little slightly smokey sweet maple syrup.”
14. Southern Baked Mac and Cheese With Breadcrumbs
by Drive Me Hungry
“Southern baked mac and cheese with a crunchy, golden brown breadcrumb topping! Made with gruyere and white cheddar cheese. Creamy, cheesy, and comforting!”
15. Acorn Squash Salad With Maple Dressing
by The Oregon Dietitian
“Roasted acorn squash salad is a must for Thanksgiving or even as a side for a fall dinner, especially drizzled with creamy maple dressing!.”
16. Crispy Potato Galette
by Cook Eat Live Love
“Looking for a new way to serve potatoes? This savory potato galette may be just what you’re looking for to spruce up your meals. Garlic and herbs flavor thinly sliced potatoes layered into a round dish and cooked until crispy on the bottom and the top.”
17. Wild Rice and Butternut Squash
by I Heart Vegetables
“This wild rice and butternut squash salad makes a great Thanksgiving side dish because it’s colorful and a little unexpected. Since this dish is vegan and gluten-free, everyone can enjoy it!”
18. Au Gratin Potatoes
by Primavera Kitchen
“Rich and creamy, this Potatoes au Gratin recipe is a decadent side dish that goes with every meal. This French classic is made with layers of finely sliced potatoes, cream, and cheese. What’s not to like about that?! It is perfect for the holidays or a Sunday family dinner.”
19. Crispy Fried Goat Cheese
by White Kitchen Red Wine
“If you’ve been on the hunt for an exciting (and easy!) new appetizer for the holiday season, stop your scrolling. My recipe for Crispy Fried Goat Cheese is made with just 6 easy-to-find ingredients and has the perfect balance of tangy, herby flavors and creamy, crunchy textures.”
20. Pesto Orzo Pasta Salad
by I Heart Vegetables
“This pesto orzo salad is made with creamy ricotta and salty pistachios for a uniquely delicious pasta dish! You can enjoy this recipe served warm or cold!”
21. Instant Pot Mashed Red Potatoes
by The Feathered Nester
“Make the creamiest, richest, most delicious Instant Pot mashed red potatoes with only 4 ingredients. This easy recipe takes under 30 minutes to make and you don’t even need to peel the red potatoes! Simply pressure cook, drain, and mash with butter and cream cheese for a delicious Instant Pot red skin mashed potatoes side dish.”
22. Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Cheese Mushrooms
by The Lazy Slow Cooker
“Slow cooker garlic parmesan mushrooms are the ultimate crockpot side dish. This easy and flavorful recipe will instantly elevate any meal you choose to add it to!”
23. Glazed Chantenay Carrots with Butter and Brown Sugar
by Krumpli
“Glazed Chantenay carrots are quick & really easy to cook, naturally very sweet I cook them in a little brown sugar & lots of butter. A single pan and 20 minutes is all you need to have this delicious side dish ready and thanks to the variety of carrots, no peeling is needed.”
24. Green Bean Casserole
by Alton Brown
“Fresh green beans are the star of Alton Brown’s Best-Ever Green Bean Casserole recipe from Good Eats on Food Network”
25. Cacio E Pepe Brussels Sprouts
by Skinny Taste
“Cacio e pepe translates from Italian to “cheese and pepper” and traditionally is served as a pasta dish. In this lighter version, the pasta is swapped with shredded sprouts and tossed with a generous amount of grated cheese, black pepper, lemon, and even some toasted nuts for a nice little crunch.”
26. Southern Collard Greens
by Grandbaby Cakes
“This Collard Greens recipe is a tribute to not only my childhood but to almost every other southerner. I’ve watched the hands that groomed and raised me make collard greens for decades, and the entire process was always so magical. That’s exactly why I included my Big Mama (grandmother’s) and my mama’s hands in this post showing you how to make them too. The heritage and love associated with making greens for your family is something that can never be replaced.”
27. Sausage Cornbread Stuffing
by Gimme From Scratch
“This sausage cornbread dressing with smoked turkey is like no other. It could really be a meal all its own. My dressing a.k.a. stuffing recipe combines the richness of sage sausage with the smoky goodness of turkey, making it an unforgettable holiday side dish.”
28. Butternut Squash Gratin
by Gimme From Scratch
“This butternut squash gratin recipe is the perfect comfort food for a chilly winter day. The creamy sauce pairs perfectly with the crispy parmesan cheese and panko topping.”
26. Green Gumbo
by Gimme From Scratch
“This Green Gumbo recipe, famously known as Gumbo Z’Herbes is a classic Louisiana dish. This stew features a mix of tender greens, dark roux and smoked sausage and ham. It’s simple to prepare and full of comforting flavors.”
No matter what your favorite side dishes are, I hope you’ll try some of these recommendations with your Honey Baked Ham most of which are easy side dishes that you can whip up in less than 30 minutes! Christmas day is a time for family, friends, and delicious food, so make sure to enjoy it to the fullest. What are your favorite ham dinner sides? Let me know in the comments below!
6 Responses
What a great collection of recipes! There are some mouthwatering side dishes here which are worth trying.
So many good recipes here!
there are some amazing ideas for side dishes cannot wait to try them out
great round up of christmas sides. i’m bookmarking this page so i can come back to it later this week!
So many great recipes in one place!! Thank you so much. Bookmarked it for Christmas.
These sides are absolutely perfect! Love the variety, can’t wait to try them all!