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Pork is an integral part of Virginia culture, and we’re sharing more than 25 of our favorite ham recipes in this convenient collection! Whether you have holiday leftovers to use up, a smoked ham hock in the freezer, or ham slices from the deli, there’s an easy and delicious meal for you to enjoy. You’ll love the special baked ham recipes and glazed ham recipes, too — perfect for a Christmas or Easter celebration!
Creative Ham Recipes
It’s easy to get in the same rut when it comes to serving ham. That’s why it’s so useful to have some new ideas and inspiration to turn to! In this roundup, you’ll find a variety of creative options, so you’re sure to discover a new favorite. From diced ham recipes to leftover ham recipes, easy baked options for your holiday table, or quick dishes to offer at brunch, these delicious meals will help you fall in love with the cured meat all over again!
I’ve divided the recipes into a handful of categories so that you can easily find exactly what you’re looking for. We’ve got ham recipes for dinner, as well as options for breakfast, brunch, or appetizers. You can choose between:
- Baked and Glazed Ham Recipes
- Leftover Ham Recipes
- Recipes with Ham Slices
- Ham Hock Recipes
Glazed and Baked Ham Recipes
From an impressive glazed ham for a Christmas or Easter dinner, to a quick 5-ingredient weeknight wonder, or a hands-off slow cooker option, there’s an easy glazed ham recipe for every home cook!
Brown Sugar Bourbon Glazed Ham
This easy brown sugar bourbon-glazed ham is a classic Southern recipe that makes an impressive statement on a holiday table. The rich, sweet, and savory glaze turns a simple smoked ham into a decadent entrée that’s perfect for Easter, Christmas, or your next Sunday supper!
Pineapple Glazed Ham
This old-fashioned Brown Sugar Pineapple Glazed Ham is an easy recipe that makes an impressive statement on a holiday table! The Southern baked ham with pineapple and maraschino cherries is the perfect combination of sweet and salty for a delicious dinner that feeds a crowd. There’s a reason this retro classic has been a favorite since the 1950’s!
Virginia Brown Sugar Baked Ham
This beautiful Virginia Brown Sugar Baked Ham looks like a fancy holiday meal — but it only requires 5 ingredients and about 5 minutes of prep! A rich, sweet, and savory glaze turns a simple smoked ham into a decadent entree that’s perfect for Easter, Christmas or your next Sunday brunch!
Baked Ham with Apricot Glaze {5 Ingredients!}
You only need 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep for this sweet, savory, and smoky baked ham with apricot glaze! If you use a smaller boneless ham, it’s ready in less than 1 hour for an easy weeknight dinner. With a larger ham, the delicious glaze is perfect for Easter, Christmas, or other special occasions. Serve the glazed ham with a salad, Southern pineapple casserole, and cheesy twice baked potatoes!
Crock Pot Ham with Cola Glaze
Keep it simple for the holidays! A Crock Pot Ham with Cola Glaze is a classic Southern dinner recipe to feed a crowd. The moist, flavorful precooked ham is warmed in the slow cooker and basted with a sweet, spiced glaze made from brown sugar, mustard and Coke!
Leftover Ham Recipes {Diced Ham Recipes}
If you have leftover ham from a Christmas or Easter celebration, or diced ham from the store, there are so many simple and flavorful ways to take advantage of the rich, smoky meat. From classic leftover ham casseroles, to baked omelets, salads, sandwiches, and more, these diced ham recipes are sure to please everyone at the table!
Virginia Chicken Gumbo with Ham
Putting a Virginia spin on classic chicken gumbo with the addition of ham and oysters! Top each bowl of stew with a scoop of rice for a hearty, flavorful, and satisfying Southern meal.
Dump-and-Bake Ham & Cheddar Casserole
With just 5 minutes of prep, this dump-and-bake ham, broccoli, cheddar, and rice casserole is an easy dinner that cooks in one dish! There’s no need to pre-cook the rice or the veggies — just stir everything together and pop it in the oven.
Southern Black Eyed Pea Soup
Smoky and satisfying, this healthy black eyed pea soup is the perfect supper for a chilly day! The easy dinner can be prepared on the stovetop or in the Crock Pot, and is delicious alongside cornbread for a lucky New Year’s Day meal.
Farmhouse Ham Casserole with Cornbread
Cozy, down-home comfort food (and perfect for leftovers)! This farmhouse ham casserole is an easy dinner recipe that the whole family will love. The sweet cornbread topping is paired with a creamy, cheesy filling for a hearty supper that will warm you from the inside out!
Ham and Potato Soup
There’s nothing cozier than a warm bowl of this creamy ham and potato soup on a chilly day. Use leftover ham from a holiday meal, or pick up a package of diced ham or ham steaks at the grocery store. The comfort food classic is delicious alongside cornbread muffins, buttermilk biscuits, or a loaf of crusty bread!
Ham Casserole
This cheesy Ham Casserole with noodles and broccoli is an easy dinner recipe to throw together on busy weeknights. Use up your leftover ham from a recent holiday, or purchase cubed ham at the grocery store — either way, your family will love this simple, hearty one dish meal!
Southern Ham Bone Soup
An old-fashioned classic, this easy ham bone soup recipe is a nourishing and satisfying supper that’s full of flavor! Smoky and rich, the homemade soup comes together quickly on the stovetop or in the Crock Pot (no soaking the beans). Delicious with a side of cast iron skillet cornbread!
Baked Western Omelet (“Denver Omelet”)
This baked Western omelet is a simple egg casserole that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. With just 15 minutes of prep, a Western omelette (or “Denver omelet”) is an easy way to enjoy the flavorful combination of leftover ham, sweet bell peppers, onions, and cheese. Serve it alongside a loaf of crusty bread, blueberry muffins, and a fresh fruit salad.
Bean Soup {Stovetop + Slow Cooker}
Thick, smoky and satisfying, this healthy ham and bean soup recipe is the perfect meal for a chilly day! The easy dinner can be prepared on the stovetop, in the slow cooker, or in an Instant Pot for a convenient option that suits your schedule. 15 bean soup is also a great way to use up that leftover ham from Christmas or Easter!
Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup with Ham
Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup is a cozy slow cooker dinner recipe for busy nights — and a great way to use up leftover ham! This hearty, satisfying soup combines broccoli, cheese, carrots, potatoes, onion, and ham in every bite. Serve the easy broccoli cheese soup alongside a loaf of crusty bread, a basket of buttermilk biscuits, or a pan of honey cornbread for a delicious family meal!
Ham, Cheddar and Broccoli Quiche
This easy Ham, Cheddar and Broccoli Quiche comes together with just a few minutes of prep! It’s a perfect make-ahead option for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner!
Baked Ham and Cheese Omelet
This baked ham and cheese omelet is a simple egg casserole that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. With just 10 minutes of prep, the ham and cheese omelette is an easy way to use up leftover ham, or you can substitute with sausage or bacon instead. It’s flavorful, nutritious, and delicious alongside a loaf of crusty bread, blueberry muffins, and a fresh fruit salad.
Virginia Ham Salad Recipe
A pride of Virginia culture, ham is a Southern tradition that has been loved for centuries. This classic ham salad recipe combines the salty, smoked meat with crisp celery, bright green onions, hard-boiled egg, and a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing. It’s perfect as an appetizer or lunch spread with crackers, or equally delicious in a ham salad sandwich. Buy ham steaks at the store, or use up your leftover ham from a holiday feast!
Ham Pasta Salad
Full of simple and fresh ingredients, this ham pasta salad is the perfect side dish for your next cookout, an easy option for a light weeknight dinner, or a refreshing make-ahead lunch. You’ll love the flavorful combination of peas, lemon, dill, and a creamy mayo dressing. Serve the cold ham and cheese pasta salad with grilled chicken, steak, pulled pork, cornbread, biscuits, or blueberry muffins.
Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
Scalloped Potatoes and Ham is a classic Southern dish that requires just 10 minutes of prep and only a handful of simple ingredients. Thinly-sliced potatoes cook in a rich and creamy garlic sauce with leftover ham and plenty of sharp cheddar cheese. Serve the cheesy scalloped potatoes for an easy dinner alongside a simple green salad, collard greens, or flaky buttermilk biscuits!
Ham and Cheese Casserole
This ham and cheese casserole is ooey, gooey, cheesy, and full of flavor! The baked mac and cheese with ham includes gruyere and sharp cheddar cheeses, smoky leftover ham, and a buttery garlic breadcrumb topping. It’s a cozy, made-from-scratch, family-friendly dinner that’s perfect alongside a simple green salad, tender green beans, or a basket of old-fashioned corn sticks!
Recipes with Ham Slices
Pick up a ham steak or slices of ham at the deli counter, and use them for a shortcut ingredient in dinners and party appetizers like sliders, country ham biscuits, and more!
Ham Steak with Brown Sugar Glaze
Transform a simple and affordable ham steak into a delicious and easy dinner with this sweet and savory maple and brown sugar glaze! The quick weeknight meal or hearty breakfast or brunch entrée is ready for the table in just 15 minutes. Don’t forget the eggs, biscuits and sausage gravy, cornbread, green beans, salad, or fresh fruit, too!
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Mom’s easy, baked chicken cordon bleu is a delicious combination of stuffed chicken breast, ham, Swiss cheese, and a golden, Parmesan breadcrumb coating. You’ll love the salty, smoky filling, the crispy exterior, and the tender, juicy meat. Serve the classic, old-fashioned dish with a simple green salad, green beans, rice, or a loaf of crusty bread for a satisfying dinner. It’s fancy enough for entertaining, and easy enough for your next weeknight meal.
Puff Pastry Ham and Cheese Hot Pockets
Grown-up ham and cheese hot pockets! The combination of puff pastry, apricot preserves, honey ham, and Swiss cheese makes these flavorful, savory tarts perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or even a light dinner. Pair them with a simple mixed green salad with Dijon vinaigrette, some fresh fruit, or a basket of blackberry muffins. The homemade ham and cheese croissants are ready for the oven with just 15 minutes of prep!
Virginia Country Ham Biscuits
A pride of Virginia culture, country ham is a Southern tradition that has been loved for centuries. Country Ham Biscuits combine the salty, cured smoked meat with fluffy buttermilk biscuits. They’re perfect for breakfast with eggs and grits, served as cocktail hors d’oeuvres or tailgating snacks, or prepared for grab-and-go munchies between meals. Enjoy a delicious Southern bite at any time of day!
Ham and Cheese Sliders
These easy Ham and Cheese Sliders are a quick, freezer-friendly, make ahead meal that’s perfect for busy weeknight dinners, tailgates, get-togethers with friends, or church potlucks. Best of all, you can assemble the entire recipe in advance and just bake the party sandwiches whenever you need to serve them. Hawaiian ham and cheese sliders with a buttery brown sugar spread are sweet, savory, and the perfect solution to casual entertaining!
Ham Hock Recipes
Smoked ham hocks are a staple in many Southern kitchens, since they’re an easy and affordable way to flavor big pots of food. But ham soup recipes aren’t your only option! Try using a ham hock for beans, greens, or Hoppin’ John, too!
Old-Fashioned Southern Ham and Beans
Simple, hearty, and flavorful, ham and beans is a traditional meal that’s been enjoyed throughout the south and Appalachia for generations. The smoky Great Northern beans are delicious alongside a skillet of cornbread, a pot of greens, or a crisp salad.
Ham and Bean Soup {Quick and Easy!}
A classic from my childhood, this easy Ham and Bean Soup recipe is a nourishing and satisfying supper that’s full of flavor! Smoky and rich, the homemade soup comes together quickly on the stovetop (no need to soak the beans!), but can also be prepared in the slow cooker. It’s perfect alongside a loaf of crusty bread or a pan of cornbread. Just get the pot simmering and your work is done!
Crock Pot Beans and Cornbread
Simple, hearty, and flavorful, Crock Pot beans and cornbread is a traditional meal that’s been enjoyed throughout the south, southwest, and Appalachia for generations. The cozy pinto beans are delicious alongside a simple skillet of cornbread, and paired with greens or a crisp salad. It’s an affordable, satisfying, and easy dinner!
New Orleans Red Beans and Rice Recipe
This authentic New Orleans Red Beans and Rice recipe has all of the classic Cajun flavors that you know and love from the old-fashioned dish. Andouille sausage and a smoked ham hock give the meal a rich, satisfying flavor. Serve each bowl with fluffy white rice, a dash of hot sauce, and plenty of cornbread to soak up the extra broth!
Hoppin’ John
A classic Southern dish! Hoppin’ John, or “Carolina Peas and Rice,” is a simple, flavorful combination of black-eyed peas, rice, bacon, smoked ham hock, onion, celery, garlic, and herbs. Often served on New Year’s Day, the delicious field peas pair nicely with other lucky foods like cornbread and collard greens. Don’t wait for a New Year’s tradition, though — this humble dish deserves an appearance on the table more than once a year!
Appalachian Soup Beans {Pinto Bean Soup}
Simple, hearty, and flavorful, soup beans is a traditional Appalachian meal that’s been enjoyed for generations. The cozy pinto bean soup is delicious topped with bacon, chow chow, onions or ramps, and served alongside cornbread, potatoes, and greens. Prepare the classic dish in a Dutch oven or in a Crock Pot, and savor a taste of the mountain South!
Southern Lima Beans with Ham {Butter Beans}
This classic Southern Lima Bean recipe is a delicious side dish or budget-friendly entrée. The rich, smoky butter beans are flavored with a ham hock and slowly simmered until tender. Serve a bowl of the thick, creamy lima beans with a side of sweet honey cornbread for the ultimate comfort food supper!
Split Pea Soup with Ham
A healthy and easy dinner recipe that warms and satisfies your body! This classic Split Pea Soup with ham can be prepared in the slow cooker, in the Instant Pot, or on the stovetop. Make it with a smoked ham hock, leftover ham bone, diced ham or bacon for a simple and flavorful prep-ahead meal that reheats beautifully throughout the week. Serve each warm bowl with a loaf of crusty bread or some flaky buttermilk biscuits!
What are your favorite ham recipes? Share them in the comments below. We’re always looking for new ideas!
Blair, What a great idea! Thanks for putting this together. Aside from preparing a ham from time to time, I keep ham slices and chopped ham in my freezer at all times for quick meals. This is a great resource and I see numerous favorites of ours!
I’m so glad that it’s helpful, Norma. Have a great week!