Best 5 Stuffed Easter Ham Recipes

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**Introducing the Stuffed Easter Ham: A Culinary Masterpiece for Your Holiday Feast**

As Easter approaches, the aroma of roasted ham fills the air, signaling the arrival of a cherished holiday tradition. This year, elevate your Easter celebration with a culinary masterpiece: the stuffed Easter ham. This delectable dish combines the classic flavors of ham with a medley of savory fillings, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Embark on a delightful journey through our collection of stuffed Easter ham recipes, each offering a unique twist on this timeless classic. Whether you prefer a classic stuffing made with aromatic herbs and vegetables, a tangy fruit-based filling, or a combination of both, our recipes have you covered. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this showstopping dish that is sure to become the centerpiece of your Easter feast.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CLAUDIA MCQUILLAN'S STUFFED EASTER HAM RECIPE



Claudia McQuillan's Stuffed Easter Ham Recipe image

If there were any justice for cooks, Easter would be regarded as our national food holiday, rather than Thanksgiving.In the late fall, we're pressed for ingredients. That's not so in the spring. Take a turn around the produce section or your local farmers market: The problem isn't finding something to cook; it's having to choose from among so much.Just look: asparagus, artichokes, sweet little onions, cucumbers, strawberries, vibrant spring greens, radishes, sugar snap peas, baby carrots and the first of the fresh herbs.What's even better, when you've got ingredients like that to start with: You hardly have to do any cooking at all. With that in mind, we've proposed an Easter menu of almost infinite flexibility that can be put together in no time at all.It's taken for granted that your centerpiece will be ham, so we've included two old favorites--a reasonable facsimile of that well-loved spicy-sweet commercial ham and a glorious production piece by Los Angeles cook Claudia McQuillan. (If you're bucking the tide and serving lamb, you probably already know what to do.)To go with the hams, we've selected half a dozen ideas for appetizers, side dishes and desserts, featuring the best of spring produce (see above). Mix and match as you see fit.There are times that recipes are almost superfluous. Maybe that's a kind of thanksgiving in itself.

Provided by Russ Parsons

Categories     MAINS, FAST, EASY

Time 1h

Yield Serves 14

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (6- to 7-pound) smoked ham shank with bone in
1 bunch spinach
1 bunch parsley
Tops of 1 bunch green onions, washed and dried
2 cups Cabernet Sauvignon
2 cups honey

Steps:

  • With sharp knife, trim skin from top of ham. Score ham in 2-inch intervals, cutting 2 inches into ham.
  • Wash and dry spinach, parsley and green onions. Remove stems from spinach and parsley. Cut green onion tops into 1-inch lengths. Combine spinach, parsley and green onion tops in food processor. Process with pulsing motion until finely chopped.
  • Stuff mixture into scoring on ham, fitting in as deeply as possible. Place ham in roasting pan. Mix wine and honey and pour over ham. Pat any remaining stuffing over back of ham.
  • Bake at 350 degrees until ham is heated through and deeply colored, 30 to 45 minutes, basting every 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven and place on carving board. Allow to stand 10 minutes before carving. Serve hot or at room temperature.

EASTER MEAT PIE



Easter Meat Pie image

This meat pie is a winner every Easter. Stuffed full of ham, salami, and prosciutto, as well as ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses, this pie really satisfies!

Provided by PAMSTER2

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 (9 inch) unbaked pie crusts
2 pounds ricotta cheese
6 eggs
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
1 pound cooked ham, chopped
½ pound Genoa salami, chopped
¼ pound prosciutto, chopped
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Place ricotta in a large mixing bowl and add eggs one at a time while mixing on low speed. Stir in mozzarella, ham, salami, and prosciutto until all ingredients are well combined. Line two 9 inch pans with pastry. Spoon half of mixture into each pan. Sprinkle half of the Parmesan cheese over each pie, then cover with top pastry. Crimp edges and cut steam vents in tops.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, until crust is golden brown. Cool on racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 726.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 193.6 mg, Fat 51.4 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 33.8 g, SaturatedFat 19.9 g, Sodium 1601.6 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

EASTER HAM



Easter Ham image

I serve this Easter ham every year. The sweet-spicy glaze turns a plain ham into a mouthwatering sensation. Everyone who tries it loves this juicy main dish! -Jessica Eymann, Watsonville, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h

Yield 18 servings (2 cups glaze).

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup orange marmalade
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 fully cooked-bone-in ham (6 to 8 pounds)
1-1/2 teaspoons whole cloves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, marmalade and mustard; set aside. Score the surface of the ham, making diamond shapes 1/2 in. deep; insert a whole clove in the center of each diamond. , Place ham cut side down on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 140°, about 2 hours., Brush ham with glaze. Bake 45 minutes longer, brushing with glaze every 15 minutes. Serve remaining glaze with sliced ham.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 964mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein.

STUFFED HASSELBACK HAM



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A show-stopping holiday centerpiece combining three different sides with a hearty main. What more do you need?

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup heavy cream
2 small cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/8-inch-thick slices
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 ounces yams, peeled and sliced into 1/8-inch-thick slices
2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
One 10-ounce package frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry (see Cook's Note)
One 8-pound fully cooked bone-in ham
1 shallot, minced
1/2 cup honey

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter two 9-by-13-inch baking dishes with 1 tablespoon butter each.
  • Stir together the Parmesan, thyme leaves, 1/3 cup of the heavy cream, half of the garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and some pepper in a medium bowl. Add the Yukon gold potatoes, toss to coat and spread evenly in one of the prepared baking dishes.
  • Stir together the brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Add the yams, toss to coat and spread evenly in the other prepared baking dish.
  • Cover both baking dishes with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake until the potatoes and yams are tender when pierced with a fork, an additional 5 to 8 minutes. Let cool slightly. Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
  • Stir together the cream cheese, Gruyere, nutmeg, remaining 1/4 cup heavy cream, remaining garlic, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and a few cracks pepper in a medium bowl. Add the spinach and stir to combine and coat.
  • Position the ham flat-side down on a cutting board with the fat cup facing up. Using a sharp knife, cut 1/2-inch-wide slices across the length of the ham about three-quarters of the way down through the ham.
  • To assemble: Fill the space between the first 2 slices of ham with some of the creamed spinach, pressing to even out the filling. Skip 3 slices (so there are 2 spaces in between) and fill the next space with more of the creamed spinach. Continue in the same manner, dividing the creamed spinach evenly among every third space. Fill each space next to the creamed spinach with a layer of the scalloped potatoes, dividing the scalloped potatoes evenly among every third space. Fill each space next to the scalloped potatoes with a layer of the candied yams, until all the spaces are filled.
  • Place the ham on a rack in a roasting pan, add 2 cups of water to the bottom and tent the ham loosely with aluminum foil. Bake until the ham is heated through and the potatoes are slightly golden, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
  • In the meantime, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the shallot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the honey and heat through, whisking to combine. Season with a few cracks of pepper.
  • Remove the foil and brush about half the glaze over the top of the ham. Return to the oven until the glaze is thick, glossy and deep golden, about 10 minutes more. Carefully transfer to a platter and pour the remaining glaze over top.

EASTER HAM



Easter Ham image

Make and share this Easter Ham recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Ham

Time 2h12m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 whole bone-in ham
12 ounces pineapple juice
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Place ham in roasting pan.
  • In saucepan, bring remaining ingredients to a boil.
  • Pour over ham.
  • Bake, uncovered at 350°F for 2 to 2-1/2 hours, basting occasionally.
  • Cover with a foil tent if ham is getting too brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.8, Fat 0.1, Sodium 11.7, Carbohydrate 39.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 38.4, Protein 0.1

Tips:

  • Choose the right ham: Select a fully cooked ham, bone-in or boneless, with a minimum weight of 10 pounds. For best results, choose a ham that is labeled "spiral cut" or "easy carve".
  • Prepare the ham: Remove the ham from the packaging and place it in a roasting pan. Score the ham by making shallow cuts in a diamond pattern across the top. This will help the glaze penetrate the meat.
  • Make the glaze: Combine brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard, and orange juice in a bowl. Brush the glaze over the ham, making sure to cover the entire surface.
  • Bake the ham: Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Cover the ham with foil and bake for 2 hours. Remove the foil and continue to bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the ham reaches 140°F (60°C).
  • Let the ham rest: Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful ham.
  • Stuff the ham: While the ham is resting, prepare your stuffing. Combine your favorite ingredients, such as bread cubes, vegetables, herbs, and spices, in a large bowl. Stuff the ham cavity with the stuffing and secure it with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
  • Serve the ham: Slice the ham and serve it with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a green salad.
  • Conclusion:

    With careful preparation and attention to detail, you can create a delicious and impressive stuffed Easter ham that will be the centerpiece of your holiday meal. By following these tips, you can ensure that your ham is cooked to perfection, flavorful, and moist. Don't be afraid to experiment with different glazes and stuffing recipes to find the perfect combination that suits your taste. With a little planning and effort, you can create a truly memorable Easter feast that your family and friends will love.

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