Need easy sides for ham? Whether you’re looking for Christmas Day dinner side dishes, vegetable recipes, Easter sides for ham steak for dinner, or Thanksgiving ham dinner ideas, this collection of tasty recipes is for you!
The Best Sides For Ham Dinners
Try these side dishes to pair perfectly with ham. If you’re wondering what to serve with ham dinner, this recipe list is for you!
List Of Recipes For Best Side Dishes To Pair With Ham
- Street Corn (corn on cob and corn off cob)
- Macaroni and Tomatoes
- Fried Green Tomatoes
- Homemade Dressing Stuffing
- Onion Casserole
- Homemade Mashed Potatoes
- Classic Deviled Eggs Recipe
- Cornbread Salad
- Fried Asparagus
- Orzo Salad
- Crockpot Green Beans And Potatoes
- Traditional Corn Casserole
- Corn and Bean Salad
- Cheesy Potato Casserole
- Homemade Cranberry Sauce
- Cold Asparagus Salad Recipe
Keep scrolling for the free printable recipe cards for ham side dishes!
Ideas For Things To Serve With Ham
Street Corn Recipe
Mexico street corn recipes pair char-roasted corn a with creamy, tangy sauce mix of lime and spicy chili powder, topped off with crumbly, salty Cotija cheese.
If you’ve never had street corn, you’ll love this corn recipe and these make unique sides to go with ham dinner and recipes not everyone else is making.
You can make it as street corn off the cob or leave it as street corn on the cob.
GET THE MEXICAN STREET CORN RECIPES HERE
Macaroni And Tomatoes Recipe
This is such a simple recipe, but you’ll be surprised at how flavorful it is.
This macaroni tomato recipe is a staple at cookouts and Southern family gatherings in my family and it pairs really well with ham slices and cornbread.
GET THE PRINTABLE RECIPE CARD HERE
Fried Green Tomatoes
Fried green tomatoes are a classic side dish for baked ham in the South.
(If you’ve never fried tomatoes, you’re in for a yummy treat!)
Usually you have to wait for summer and tomato growing time, but now I can often find green tomatoes all year in the more gourmet grocery stores.
PRINT THE FRIED GREEN TOMATOES RECIPE HERE
Stuffing For Ham Dinner
You think about dressing for Thanksgiving turkey or Christmas turkey, but this stuffing recipe makes a great side dish for ham, too!
There are a couple of secret recipe tips that I do that I think elevates this above other dressing recipes, so don’t miss those.
GET THE TIPS AND PRINT THE DRESSING RECIPE
Homemade Mashed Potatoes Recipe
This is our go-to holiday mashed potatoes recipe that are great sides with Thanksgiving turkey, Christmas ham, or holiday roast recipes.
I like making mashed potatoes from scratch (versus boxed mashed potato flakes) because they have a richer flavor and are also heartier to stand up to gravy recipes for dinner.
You can also level up this traditional mashed potatoes recipe by adding garlic or cheese.
LEFTOVERS TIP: If you have leftover mashed potatoes, don’t throw them out! Make this easy potato cakes recipe instead!
Tennessee Onion Casserole
If you’ve never had Southern onion casserole, you’re in for a treat!
Believe it or not, the sweet onions cook down in the cheese and make a really mild flavored onion dish that works really well with ham
This is a family favorite recipe that is gone in no time when we make it!
Onion casserole is such a simple holiday recipe and can easily be a make-ahead recipe and then warmed up right before dinner.
If you’re only putting one new dish on your menu for the holidays or need a last minute dinner recipe, make it this one. Trust me. Your dinner guests will rave about it and won’t believe how easy it is to make.
PRINT THE TENNESSEE ONION CASSEROLE
Crockpot Green Beans and Potatoes
This is another easy dinner recipe favorite for me because it goes really well with turkey, ham, prime rib, or pot roast.
Basically, whatever you’re making for dinner, this easy recipe will work.
Plus, it’s a slow cooker recipe where you dump everything into the crockpot, and a set and forget recipe until it’s ready!
Print The Crock Pot Green Beans And Potatoes Recipe
Southern Cornbread Salad
This is another side dish recipe that might sound odd if you’ve never had it, but this is a Southern recipe staple at our family holidays and cookouts (at least in my family).
And, this is another easy recipe that never has any leftovers at holiday meals.
If you want something besides a traditional salad for ham, give this layered salad recipe alternative a try!
PRINT THE CORNBREAD SALAD RECIPE
Orzo Salad Recipe
Orzo salad (aka: Insalata Florentine) is one of my favorite salads to make for holidays, cookouts, or even as a healthy dinner.
When I make it with ham, I leave out the chicken and make this a vegetarian recipe without the extra protein.
Classic Crockpot Corn Casserole
If you want something besides a plain corn recipe for ham dinners, make this slow cooker corn casserole recipe.
Some people also call it corn pudding. It makes a great ham side!
PRINT THE CROCK POT CORN CASSEROLE RECIPE
Air Fried Asparagus Side Dish Recipe
This is my new favorite way to make asparagus, which is a great side dish with ham.
Because it’s air fried, this dinner side is ready in just minutes.
If you have an air fryer oven you can make large batches to be hot and ready while the holiday table is being set.
Great if you’re looking for healthy sides for Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas dinner or other holiday party foods where you have a lot of rich foods and need something lighter.
PRINT THE FRIED ASPARAGUS RECIPE
Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole Recipe
If you like Cracker Barrel hashbrown casserole, then you’ll love this cheesy potato casserole, too!
I like making this for a ham side dish during holidays because, if you have leftovers, it makes a great breakfast casserole for easy day after Thanksgiving meals or Christmas breakfast when you’re tired of cooking.
PRINT THE HASHBROWN CASSEROLE RECIPE
Black Bean and Corn Salad
If you’re looking for a last minute recipe to make and take or make ahead recipes for ham sides, this corn and bean salad is my go-to.
It’s served cold and makes a great dinner side dish or a holiday appetizer.
PRINT THE BEAN AND CORN SALAD RECIPE
Cold Asparagus Salad
This is another salad recipe that goes well with ham.
(It’s another favorite salads for dinner at our house.)
If you’re looking to add more vegetarian recipes or healthy recipes to your baked ham dinner, add this easy salad.
PRINT THE ASPARAGUS SALAD RECIPE
Homemade Cranberry Sauce Recipe
This traditional cranberry sauce recipe is so much better than the suction-from-the-can cranberry sauce.
If you’ve never made fresh cranberry sauce from scratch, I think you’ll be surprised at just how easy it is to make.
It’s not only a perfect side for ham, but it’s a great spread for a leftover hot ham sandwiches the next day!
Classic Deviled Eggs Recipe
I mean, you knew a recipe for deviled eggs had to make it on the ham side dish list, right?
This is the best deviled egg recipe and pairs well with cooked ham.
DON’T MISS THESE RECIPES FOR LEFTOVERS: Easy Ways To Use Leftover Hawaiian Rolls
I hope you enjoy these sides for ham recipes!
