22 Best Easter Ham Recipes for Your Sunday Feast
All the glazes you could possibly want for your big dinner!
From Easter egg hunts to decorating your house with the cutest homemade Easter decorations, there’s a lot to enjoy about the Easter season. Best of all, the food. Easter ham is a particularly stunning flavor-packed centerpiece to star in your Easter feast. To celebrate Easter Sunday, get family and friends together for a big Easter party, complete with all of the delicious Easter recipes, including our favorite ham recipes.
But first, why is it a tradition to eat ham on Easter? Apparently, there are a few different explanations. Some say it’s because ham symbolizes good luck for many different cultures around the world. Other historians say it’s because farmers typically slaughtered pigs in the fall and then took several months to smoke the pork, which meant hams were ready just in time for the holiday.
However we came to have it on the table, ham should definitely be part of your Easter brunch and Easter dinner menu this year. With a rich, sugary glaze, your traditional Easter ham will look as good as it tastes. If you’re looking for something a little more unique, try out a bright citrus-glazed ham recipe with zesty orange slices. These ham recipes pair perfectly with Easter side dishes (like refreshing green salads and fresh spring vegetable sides). We’ve also included ham recipes that work as appetizers or are great ideas to use up leftover ham, so you and your family can continue enjoying it all week long. Once you’ve decided on a ham recipe, you can start planning the rest of your Easter menu decked out with Easter appetizers and Easter desserts that are sure to please any crowd.
Pineapple-Glazed Ham
We upgraded the classic pineapple-glazed ham recipe from the '50s by making a homemade sticky sauce and roasting it on top of fresh oranges and pineapple.
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Cherry Bourbon-Glazed Ham
Take ham to new heights with a tangy-sweet glaze made with tart cherry juice, cherry jam and bourbon.
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Honey-and-Balsamic–Glazed Ham
Sweet and salty flavors come together in this recipe that combine honey, two different kinds of mustard, and balsamic vinegar — all brushed over a bone-in ham.
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Apricot-Mustard Ham with Herb-Roasted Vegetables
Man, do we love a glaze. Not sure if we're more excited for this ham or all the tasty leftover sandwiches we're going to create.
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Sweet and Sticky Apricot Glazed Ham
A fully cooked ham from the grocery store gets a touch of sweetness with this apricot and brown sugar glaze.
Baked Ham with Root Beer Glaze
Pair this retro-inspired beauty with a simple Easter side and your menu will be complete.
Ham With Bee-Sting Glaze
What gives this dish its "bee-sting" flavor? Honey and cayenne.
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Ham and Cheese Beer Bread
Our favorite way to use up leftover ham is this cheesy, buttery, one-bowl beer bread. Freeze slices of the bread for a quick breakfast or savory snack to warm up whenever the craving strikes.
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Green Eggs and Ham 'Wiches
These egg-and-ham sandwiches would be perfect if your Easter celebration is an outdoor picnic. Just put thinly sliced ham, mayo, pesto, and hard-boiled eggs on some yummy flaky croissants.
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Ham and Cheese Oven Sliders
If you're making Easter brunch for a crowd, these ham and cheese oven sliders definitely deserve a spot on your menu. They're easy to make and are so delicious.
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Spicy Gazpacho with Serrano Ham
Mix things up at this year's Easter party with this chilled soup that's topped with thinly-sliced serrano ham.
Fig & Ham Tapas Toast
Fig jam, Serrano ham, gouda and arugula make this an elegant appetizer for any Easter spread.
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Pineapple and Ham Fried Rice
Mix things up a bit this year at Easter dinner with this pineapple and ham fried rice. This would also be a great way to use up any leftover ham after the Easter festivity.
Get the Pineapple and Ham Fried Rice recipe Woman's Day.
Ham and Spinach Pizza
This is another unconventional way to bring ham to the table, but it's definitely a delicious one. Top your pizza dough with eggs, thinly sliced ham, spinach and red onion.
Get the Ham and Spinach Pizza recipe Woman's Day.
Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham
How gorgeous is this ham? With the bright pineapple rings and maraschino cherries, this is sure to be the star of any Easter feast.
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Baked Ham with Brown Sugar Glaze
The stickier and more caramelized it is, the better. Plus, the leftover ham will be even tastier.
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Maple Glazed Ham Steak
If you're only cooking for one or two people, a whole spiral ham might be too much meat. Luckily, you can always make these ham steaks glazed with maple syrup, brown sugar, vinegar and mustard.
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Apricot and Spice Glazed Ham
We jazzed up apricot jam with apple juice and ginger, giving this succulent ham a real kick of flavor. Balance it out with one of our irresistible potato recipes.
Get the Apricot and Spice Glazed Ham recipe from Woman's Day.
Root Beer-Glazed Ham
This Southern-style ham gets its flavor from a good ol' can of root beer. You can also use Dr. Pepper or Coke if you prefer.
Get the Root Beer-Glazed Ham recipe from Woman's Day.
Apricot-Glazed Smoked Ham
This year, mix things up with a flavorful glaze and seasonings that will take your ham from ordinary to extraordinary.
Get the Apricot-Glazed Smoked Ham recipe from Woman's Day.
Samantha (she/her) is the Senior Editor at Delish, where she edits the most-talked-about food news and features on the internet. In her previous role as Assistant Editor in the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, she taste-tested hundreds of products and recipes (tough job!). A graduate of Fordham University, she considers the kitchen to be her happiest place.
Kate Merker (she/her) is the Chief Food Director of the Hearst Lifestyle Group, overseeing the team that produces food content for several Hearst titles, including Good Housekeeping, Women’s Health, Prevention, Woman’s Day and Country Living. She has clocked nearly 20 years of experience in food media and before that, worked at some of New York City’s finest restaurants.
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