Best 7 Easy Baked Ham Recipes

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Baked ham is a classic dish that is perfect for any special occasion. It is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides, making it a great option for a crowd. This article provides three different recipes for baked ham, each with its own unique flavor profile.

The first recipe, "Easy Baked Ham with Honey Glaze," is a classic ham recipe that is simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The ham is coated in a sweet and tangy honey glaze that gives it a delicious caramelized crust. The second recipe, "Baked Ham with Pineapple and Brown Sugar Glaze," adds a tropical twist to the classic dish. The ham is topped with a mixture of pineapple chunks, brown sugar, and spices, creating a sweet and savory glaze that is sure to impress your guests. The third recipe, "Baked Ham with Maple Glaze," is a more unique take on the classic dish. The ham is coated in a maple syrup glaze that gives it a rich and smoky flavor. All three recipes are easy to follow and provide step-by-step instructions to ensure that your baked ham turns out perfect.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY BAKED HAM STEAKS



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Quick and easy ham for any day of the week. Goes great with scalloped potatoes or mac and cheese! Also great in slow cooker!

Provided by chrissy_592

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham     Brown Sugar

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup water, or more as needed
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
5 whole cloves
2 slices ham steak

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and cloves in a baking dish. Arrange ham steaks in baking dish, coating with sugar mixture. Add more water as needed to cover ham.
  • Bake in preheated oven until ham is tender, 35 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Cholesterol 38.3 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 1261.2 mg, Sugar 21.5 g

SUPER EASY BAKED HAM



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So one day, I was just too weary to try to do anything special with the ham I picked out for dinner. So I stabbed it with a meat thermometer, and let it bake until done. It was so surprisingly delicious that it's the only way I bake hams now. :) This recipe is written for beginners or for people who have never even thought of baking a ham but found a great sale and now need to know what to do with their hunk of ham. :) Servings are a guess based on the 11 pound ham I served last night.

Provided by CraftScout

Categories     Ham

Time 3h5m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 (10 -15 lb) cooked ham, bone-in shank half
salt and pepper, to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F and make sure the racks are all the way on the bottom so there is plenty of room for the ham.
  • Bring ham in packaging to sink and have a pan big enough to hold it nearby. I find a 9"x13" baking pan works great. Make sure your pan is at least an inch deep.
  • Take ham out of wrapper and rinse it with cool water if you think it feels icky. Then find the plastic doohickey on the large cut end and remove it. At this point you can trim off some of the fat if you would like. I usually don't, as most of it renders out into the pan or is very easy to cut around.
  • Place ham in pan with large cut side down.
  • Stab with the business end of a probe style thermometer. This is the kind which has a long metal skewer on one end (the business end), a long cable, and a box which has all the controls and readouts. Make sure the probe goes through a large area of meat, not fat, and doesn't hit one of the bones down the center of the ham. Set your thermometer to alert you when the ham reaches 140°F.
  • When your oven has reached 350F, put the ham in (be careful, it's heavy).
  • Wait until the thermometer alerts you. Then remove the ham from the oven (remember, it's heavy and now it's really hot, too). Remove the probe, and either start slicing or put on a pretty platter and let your family/guests ooh and ahh. :).
  • NOTE: The skin gets very black and crispy. Do not panic, the meat is juicy, I promise. Simply cut the skin off where it is really crispy and get to the meat underneath.
  • ALSO: If you do not have a probe style meat thermometer, or need an idea of timing for preparing the rest of your meal, an already cooked (city) ham will reheat to 140F in approximately 15 minutes per pound. So a 12 pound ham will take 3 hours. Ish.
  • And FINALLY: I like to carve off the leftovers and separate into 1 pound amounts. I then put these into labeled quart sized freezer bags and freeze for casseroles, pasta, or beans another night. The bone can be put into a labeled gallon sized freezer bag, and then thawed for yummy beans another night.

EASY BAKED HAM N' EGG CASSEROLE



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This is a popular Southeastern USA breakfast casserole that may be refrigerated overnight before baking the next morning.

Provided by ChefWhiz

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 eggs, beaten
6 slices ham, cubed
6 slices bread, cubed
2 cups milk
1 cup cheese (use grated lowfat for health)
salt and pepper (to taste)
1 teaspoon onion, minced
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 9" x 13" baking pan or dish.
  • Mix ingredients well.
  • Pour into greased baking pan or dish.
  • Bake for 45 minute.

EASY HONEY BAKED HAM



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This recipe produces a nice, sweet, glazed honey-baked ham; the soaking reduces some of the salt from the ham.

Provided by jvcookerman

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham     Whole

Time P2DT3h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups white sugar
water
1 (8 pound) fully-cooked bone-in ham, or more to taste
1 cup honey
1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate

Steps:

  • Combine sugar and water in a bowl and stir to dissolve sugar.
  • Slice ham just shy of the bone into 1/2- to 1-inch slices. Place ham into the water and sugar solution; add more water, so ham is completely covered with liquid. Seal with plastic wrap and let soak in the refrigerator for a minimum of 48 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Combine honey and orange juice in a bowl. Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil.
  • Drain the ham slices, pat dry, and place in the roasting pan. Wrap aluminum foil around the bottom of the ham and pour 1/2 the orange juice mixture over the ham. Wrap ham completely in foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, basting with the remaining orange juice mixture, until a sticky, browned glaze forms, 3 to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 740.2 calories, Carbohydrate 47.7 g, Cholesterol 127 mg, Fat 42 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 42.3 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 2914.2 mg, Sugar 47.4 g

EASY BAKED HAM



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My family does this every year with our Christmas Eve ham and it never fails to be anything but delicious!

Provided by BCORTE

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham     Whole

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (4 pound) fully-cooked spiral cut ham
1 (20 ounce) can sliced pineapple, drained with juice reserved
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 liter ginger ale

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Remove as much of the ham from the bone as you can. Layer one third of the ham in the bottom of a 6 quart casserole dish. Top with a few pineapple rings and 1/4 of the brown sugar. Repeat the layers, ending with pineapple rings on top, but don't sprinkle the last 1/4 of brown sugar.
  • Pour any juice left in the pineapple can over the ham. Then pour in enough of the ginger ale to fill the dish about half way. Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar over the top.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Uncover and cook for an additional 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Cholesterol 74.1 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 25.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 1438.6 mg, Sugar 33.3 g

A EASY BAKED HAM



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This tender juicy ham recipe is easy and quick. With a touch of allspice, cloves and pineapple in the glaze, you send a aroma thru the air that says "were having something special for dinner"

Provided by Chef DEEdeeCOOK

Categories     Ham

Time 4h15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 lbs ham (prefer Kretschinar it's already scored.)
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
2 cups brown sugar
1 (32 ounce) can pineapple slices in juice
1 (6 ounce) jar maraschino cherries
8 whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon allspice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray roaster pan with non stick cooking oil.
  • Wash and score ham.
  • Stud 8 cloves into ham.
  • Cover with foil.
  • Place in oven to cook about 1 hr per pound.
  • Now to make glaze.
  • In saucepan melt your butter,sugar,allspice.
  • Drain juice off can of pineapple,set pineapple aside for later.
  • Pour 1/2 cup of pineapple juice into mixture in saucepan.
  • Cook on med high heat till it comes to boil, then turn down heat and let simmer till you can drop it in a glass of cold water and it stays firm to the bottom of glass.
  • When ham is done lay pineapple rings around the ham and secure with toothpicks.
  • Place maraschino cherries inside rings of pineapple and secure with toothpicks.
  • With a cooking brush spread glaze all over ham, repeat letting it stand for just a minute between spreading. Continue till it begins to shine.
  • Let stand for about 10 mins before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 807.2, Fat 46.8, SaturatedFat 18.9, Cholesterol 151.4, Sodium 2343.1, Carbohydrate 67.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 62, Protein 30.1

EASY BAKED RAVIOLI AND HAM ALFREDO



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A dish I came up with using items I had on hand. Serve with a steamed vegie and garlic bread.

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories     Pasta

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

10 oz fresh ravioli (i used cheese)
6 oz canned sliced mushrooms, drained
8 oz cooked ham, cubed
15 oz jarred alfredo sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325F. Coat a 8x8-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • 2. Cook ravioli per package instructions. Drain.
  • 3. Put ravioli in bottom of baking dish. Top with mushrooms and ham, then pour Alfredo sauce over top.
  • 4. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
  • 5. Serve.

Tips:

  • Choose the right ham: Opt for a fully cooked ham for convenience and easy preparation. Look for one with a good amount of marbling for juiciness.
  • Preheat your oven: Ensure your oven is preheated to the desired temperature before placing the ham inside. This helps the ham cook evenly and prevents it from drying out.
  • Cover the ham: Cover the ham with foil during baking to retain moisture and prevent the outer layer from overcooking. Remove the foil towards the end to allow the glaze to caramelize.
  • Baste the ham: Basting the ham with its juices or a glaze during baking keeps it moist and flavorful. Use a pastry brush to apply the glaze evenly over the ham.
  • Use a meat thermometer: Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the ham to ensure it reaches the desired internal temperature. This helps prevent undercooking or overcooking.

Conclusion:

Baking a ham is a simple and delicious way to enjoy this classic dish. By following these tips and the recipe instructions carefully, you can create a tender, juicy, and flavorful baked ham that will be the star of your meal. Whether you're serving it for a special occasion or a casual family dinner, this easy baked ham is sure to be a hit.

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