29 Ham Side Dish Recipes – What to Serve With Ham

Ham is delicious all by itself, but let’s be real, the side dishes can really take your dinner to the next level. Luckily, there are tons of tasty and simple recipes to choose from. Whether you’re into trendy viral creations or prefer sticking to traditional classics, we’ve got something for you. Step out of your comfort zone and add some excitement to your meal with something new. This collection is packed with crave worthy ham side dish recipes that’ll please everyone at the table!

One Pot Gouda And Cream Cheese Corn

An appetizing corn on the cob in a white dish, perfect for Thanksgiving or a potluck gathering.
One Pot Gouda And Cream Cheese Corn. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

One pot gouda and cream cheese corn is an extra-special and very delicious side dish. It’s an amazing holiday corn recipe and pairs nicely with any kind of meat you want to cook. The combination of gouda, cream cheese and heavy cream gives this cheesy corn casserole recipe a rich taste and it’s a cozy, comforting side dish the whole family will love.
Get the Recipe: One Pot Gouda And Cream Cheese Corn

Smoked Potato Salad with Bacon

A spoon full of potato salad on a wooden table. This is one of the best potato salad recipes.
Smoked Potato Salad with Bacon. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This recipe for smoked potato salad with bacon combines the smoky flavors of potatoes and hard-boiled eggs, making it an ideal dish for summer gatherings and barbecues that will surely impress your guests. Go ahead and add this to your list of the best summer side dish recipes!
Get the Recipe: Smoked Potato Salad with Bacon

Flavourful Smoked Asparagus

Smoked asparagus on a platter.
Smoked Asparagus. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Try this flavourful smoked asparagus on a Traeger grill or pellet smoker and you’re sure to be impressed. Asparagus is always delicious and it’s a versatile vegetable, suiting anything from stir-fries to soups and side dishes. The following smoked vegetable recipe is simple to make and boasts a buttery, lemon flavour as well as the wonderful smokiness.
Get the Recipe: Flavourful Smoked Asparagus

Garden Veggie Macaroni Salad and Creamy Avocado Dressing

A vibrant Pasta Salad tossed with an assortment of fresh vegetables.
Garden Veggie Macaroni Salad. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Try this macaroni salad with vegetables the next time you’re in a pasta mood. A fresh vegetable salad is always a healthy option but when you elevate the appeal with tender pasta shapes and a homemade dressing, nobody can resist a second helping!
Get the Recipe: Garden Veggie Macaroni Salad and Creamy Avocado Dressing

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Casserole Stacks

Affordable sweet potato stuffed with crumble and topped with indulgent sour cream, perfect for Thanksgiving or a potluck gathering.
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Casserole Stacks. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Air fryer sweet potato casserole stacks make a delicious side dish for all kinds of dishes. This sliced yam casserole is a breeze to prepare and it tastes so good. The sweet potato stacks are topped with a crunchy topping. The thin sliced sweet potatoes are so quick to prepare in the air fryer, making them a great side any day of the week.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Sweet Potato Casserole Stacks

Smoked Gouda Mac And Cheese With Pancetta

Macaroni and cheese served in bowls at a rustic wooden table, perfect for pub and bar food enthusiasts.
Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese with Pancetta. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Take standard mac and cheese to inspiring new heights with this smoked gouda mac and cheese with pancetta recipe. Elbow noodles pair up with gouda cheese, white cheddar, garlic, pancetta or bacon, shallots, and more, to create this seriously impressive dish. You can enjoy this grown up mac and cheese as a side dish or as the main dish and I guarantee second helpings and clean plates!
Get the Recipe: Smoked Gouda Mac And Cheese With Pancetta

Roasted Beet Salad

A bowl of beet salad with Sides.
Roast Beet Salad. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

This delicious roasted beet orange salad boasts a variety of contrasting and tasty ingredients including sweet and juicy roasted beets, peppery arugula, sweet figs, crunchy pistachios, and salty crumbled feta cheese.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Beet Salad

Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Bacon, Pecans And Cranberries

Brussels sprouts with cranberries and pecans in a bowl. This is one of the best ham side dish recipes.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Pecans and Cranberries. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon, pecans and cranberries make a delicious side dish for ham, or just about any kind of meat you are serving. You only need six different ingredients to make it, and the roasted Brussels sprouts are packed with nutrients as well as rich flavour. Change your plain roasted halved Brussels sprouts for this sweet, savoury and crunchy dish.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Bacon, Pecans And Cranberries

Sweet Potatoes With Candied Maple Pecans

Sweet potato casserole with pecans in a jar.
Sweet Potatoes With Candied Maple Pecans. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

If you’re looking for a slightly different sweet potato dish for your holiday menu, I bet you’ll love this sweet potatoes with candied maple pecans recipe. Its streusel-like topping makes a change from the classic dish.
Get the Recipe: Sweet Potatoes With Candied Maple Pecans

Sheet Pan Garlic Parmesan Roasted Carrots

Thanksgiving roasted carrots on a sheet pan.
Sheet Pan Garlic Parmesan Roasted Carrots. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Sheet pan parmesan roasted carrots with garlic make a delicious side dish for all kinds of entrees. The natural sweetness of carrots is showcased by the creamy, salty parmesan cheese and buttery, as well as hints of garlic, rosemary and fresh parsley. Everyone at the dinner table will love crispy parmesan carrots. Their sweetness appeals to the younger members of the family and it’s a great way to get them to eat cooked carrots.
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Garlic Parmesan Roasted Carrots

Roasted Mediterranean Potatoes With Lemon And Oregano

Thanksgiving roasted potatoes in a white bowl on a wooden table.
Roasted Mediterranean Potatoes With Lemon And Oregano. Photo credit: Lavender and Macarons.

This Roasted Mediterranean Potatoes dish is the perfect side packed with delicious lemony oregano, garlic, and olive oil flavors. This recipe showcases the perfect combination of crispy exteriors and tender interiors, resulting in potatoes that are bursting with flavor. What’s best is that they’re super easy to make, and you don’t even need to boil the potatoes!
Get the Recipe: Roasted Mediterranean Potatoes With Lemon And Oregano

Greek Zucchini Noodle Salad

Zucchini salad in a white bowl with tomatoes and olives.
Greek Zucchini Noodle Salad. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

Embrace zucchini season with this healthy Greek Zucchini Noodle Salad. It’s fresh and full of flavor with a light Greek dressing.
Get the Recipe: Greek Zucchini Noodle Salad

Roasted Maple Sweet Potatoes And Cranberries

sweet potatoes and cranberries on a white tray.
Photo Credit: Seasonal Cravings

Roasted Maple Sweet Potatoes and Cranberries will be a sure hit at your Thanksgiving celebration. The cranberries become so sweet and juicy when roasted with maple syrup and the sweet potatoes get a nice caramelization.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Maple Sweet Potatoes And Cranberries

Fall Wild Rice Salad

        Vegan sweet potato and grape salad, perfect for Thanksgiving.
Fall Wild Rice Salad. Photo credit: Seasonal Cravings.

This Fall Wild Rice Salad will be the colorful hit of your holiday or weeknight dinner. It’s full of roasted sweet potatoes, arugula, and sweet grapes and pairs prfectly with ham.
Get the Recipe: Fall Wild Rice Salad

Fresh, Olive Oil & Garlic Air Fryer Green Beans

Grilled green beans on a white plate, perfect for a potluck.
Fresh, Olive Oil & Garlic Air Fryer Green Beans. Photo credit: PinkWhen.

Fresh Air Fryer Green Beans – vibrant, plump green beans fresh from the farm tossed in olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper then air fried creating a crackly exterior while maintaining a crisp juice inside resulting in an irresistible side dish or snack.
Get the Recipe: Fresh, Olive Oil & Garlic Air Fryer Green Beans

Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes

Grilled sweet potatoes with butter and chives, a perfect side dish for turkey.
Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes. Photo credit: PinkWhen.

Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes are my new favorite way to make sweet potatoes. You’ll get deliciously crispy skin and perfect fluffy potato on the inside. Only 3 ingredients for the best sweet potatoes you’ll ever taste.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potatoes

Garlic Parmesan Smashed Cauliflower

Roasted cauliflower on a white plate with herbs.
Garlic Parmesan Smashed Cauliflower. Photo credit: Avocado Skillet.

This Garlic Parmesan Smashed Cauliflower is a delicious vegetable side dish. It is easy to make and goes with any protein.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Parmesan Smashed Cauliflower

Creamy Roasted Vegetable Soup

A cheap potluck dish - a bowl of carrot soup with parsley and a spoon.
Creamy Roasted Vegetable Soup. Photo credit: Healy Eats Real.

This creamy roasted vegetable soup has fiery, rich flavors and a smooth, pureed texture. Filled with carrots, tomatoes, zucchini, and more, this soup is the perfect comforting yet nutritious lunch or dinner for cold, rainy days. And the best part is that it’s easy to prepare!
Get the Recipe: Creamy Roasted Vegetable Soup

Cauliflower Au Gratin

A spoonful of cheesy cauliflower casserole, perfect as a side dish for turkey.
Cauliflower Au Gratin. Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons.

This Cauliflower Au Gratin, also known as a Cauliflower Bake, is a delightful and satisfying dish that brings together the wholesome flavors of cauliflower and creamy gratin goodness. It’s creamy, cheesy, and a delicious holiday side dish.
Get the Recipe: Cauliflower Au Gratin

Lemon Kale Salad

A bowl of kale salad with lemon wedges and parmesan cheese, perfect as a side dish.
Lemon Kale Salad. Photo credit: My Everyday Table.

This easy lemon kale salad recipe is made with crunchy lacinato kale, a bright lemon dressing, and extra flavor from crunchy panko and shredded Parmesan cheese. It’s a perfect holiday side that pears well with ham.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Kale Salad

Grilled Zucchini and Corn Salad

A bowl of grilled zucchini salad with feta cheese and tomatoes. Try this delicious zucchini recipe for a refreshing and healthy meal option.
Grilled Zucchini and Corn Salad. Photo credit: All We Eat.

Use fresh corn, zucchini, tomatoes and onions to make this side. It only takes about 20 minutes from start to finish. Serve with grilled meats for a delicious summer side dish.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Zucchini and Corn Salad

Air Fryer Butternut Squash

Roasted sweet potatoes served in a white bowl.
Air Fryer Butternut Squash. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

Air fryer Butternut Squash is a great side dish to whip up to accompany any of your main dishes. Crispy, crunchy, small bite-size pieces of butternut squash seasoned to perfection come together in less than 20 minutes!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Butternut Squash

Truffle Mashed Potatoes

A bowl of mashed potatoes on a wooden cutting board, ready to be served as a delicious side dish.
Truffle Mashed Potatoes. Photo credit: The Gourmet Bon Vivant.

Truffle mashed potatoes are the perfect way to take a classic side from good to gourmet with one simple ingredient: truffle oil. You definitely need to include these at your next holiday gathering, or whatever meal you need to impress at!
Get the Recipe: Truffle Mashed Potatoes

Beetroot Salad With Maple Citrus Dressing

A bowl of salad with oranges, walnuts and pomegranate as sides.
Beetroot Salad With Maple Citrus Dressing. Photo credit: The Gourmet Bon Vivant.

Beetroot salad is honestly one of the best ways to consume beets. They love being the star of the show, and they play so well with other ingredients. Big bonus: they’re in season during the cold winter months.
Get the Recipe: Beetroot Salad With Maple Citrus Dressing

Baked Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Baked Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
Baked Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

These Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are a simple dish with sliced potatoes, onions and cheese baked in the most flavorful, creamy cheese sauce ever! It’s perfect for family dinners but also a holiday favorite.
Get the Recipe: Baked Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Butternut Squash Mac And Cheese

A spoonful of cheesy macaroni and cheese in a casserole dish, perfect as a side dish.
Butternut Squash Mac And Cheese. Photo credit: Crinkled Cookbook.

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese is a creamy and satisfying combination of squash, cheese and pasta. The butternut squash cheese sauce is silky and creamy and includes seasonings that are light and just a bit nutty. It’s an impressive meatless main dish or a rich side dish with natural sweetness and the velvety texture of butternut squash.
Get the Recipe: Butternut Squash Mac And Cheese

Tortellini Pasta Salad

Two plates of pasta with pesto sauce, served with sides of tomatoes.
Tortellini Pasta Salad. Photo credit: Chew Out Loud.

This tortellini pasta salad with pesto sauce tastes like a sunny burst of flavor in every bite. It’s super simple to make, and perfect for gatherings. Bonus: the pesto sauce is so darned good, you’ll want to slurp it up with a spoon.
Get the Recipe: Tortellini Pasta Salad

Carrot Casserole (With Stovetop Stuffing)

A white bowl filled with rice, carrots, and a side of ham.
Carrot Casserole (With Stovetop Stuffing). Photo credit: Food Meanderings.

This carrot casserole recipe combines carrots and stuffing in one easy dish. But because it uses Stovetop stuffing mix, it’s quick and simple to throw together and the melted cheese is the crowning glory!
Get the Recipe: Carrot Casserole (With Stovetop Stuffing)

Corn Souffle Recipe

Cornbread casserole in a white dish with a spoon, served as a side dish.
Corn Souffle Recipe. Photo credit: Dinner at the Zoo.

This corn souffle recipe is a flavorful blend of corn kernels, butter, eggs and creamed corn, all baked to light and fluffy perfection. A super easy side dish that’s elegant enough for the holidays, yet quick enough for a busy weeknight.
Get the Recipe: Corn Souffle Recipe

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