Some of our other favorite holiday meals include Rack of Lamb, Baked Crab Legs, and Prime Rib.
Why I love this recipe:
Pineapple Glaze – Adds the perfect amount of sweetness to really compliment the baked spiral ham. Easy – Since the ham is already precooked, we are just warming it and adding a glaze. It feels fancy, but it couldn’t be easier! Leftovers – The best thing about this meal is taking advantage of the leftovers! I always freeze the ham bones for Ham Bone Soup then enjoy the ham in Ham and Cheese Sliders, chopped on a Baked Potato, in Ham Fried Rice, Charro Beans, and Chicken Cordon Bleu!
Tips for the Perfect Ham:
What Ham To Buy: My favorite ham is a pre-cooked, bone-in, spiral sliced ham. The bone-in hams are usually more flavorful, and I love how the slicing is already done. Since it’s pre-cooked, you can enjoy it cold on a homemade roll sandwich or warm it in the oven with a glaze. Make sure to use the leftovers for Ham Bone Soup. Where To Buy: I recommend buying the Kirkland hams at Costco. They are delicious and such a great price!
Storage and Freezing Instructions:
To Store: Place leftover ham in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Use the leftovers in roll sandwiches, Ham Bone Soup, Ham Asparagus Rolls, or Ham Fried Rice! Make the Glaze by combining all the ingredients in a saucepan and stir until smooth. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened, with a syrup consistency. Bake: Place ham in a foil-lined roasting pan or baking dish. Brush a little glaze all over the outside of the ham then cover it well with foil and bake at 300 degrees for 1 ½ to 2 hours. Add more glaze: Remove ham from oven then brush rest of glaze over it. Increase oven temperature to 400 and bake for another 15 minutes. Remove from oven and tent with foil for 15 minutes before serving. Serve with funeral potatoes or mashed potatoes, a wedge salad, and homemade rolls! To Freeze: Store leftover ham in an airtight container for 1-2 months. Thaw completely overnight in refrigerator.
Serve Baked Ham with:
Funeral Potatoes (Cheesy Potatoes) Au Gratin Potatoes Best Homemade Rolls Gourmet Baked Mac and Cheese Mashed Potatoes Roasted Butternut Squash Salad Tomato Cucumber Salad Wedge Salad
I originally shared this recipe March 2018. Updated August 2019 and December 2021 and November 2023.
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