15+ Best Side Dishes for Ham

These 15+ Best Side Dishes for Ham have a list of potatoes, vegetables, salads, and casseroles that make the meal balanced and satisfying for everyone.

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Ham is a favorite for family dinners, holidays, or even a simple weekend meal. It’s flavorful on its own, but the sides really complete the plate. So, I hope you find something here!

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Creamy Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

These Creamy Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta are a rich and flavorful side dish made with tender Brussels sprouts, mushrooms, crispy pancetta, and herbed cream cheese. An easy holiday side that pairs perfectly with ham.

Amish Potato Salad

This classic Amish Potato Salad is creamy, tangy, and just a little sweet, with tender potatoes, crunchy veggies, and a flavorful mustard mayo dressing. Ready in just 10 minutes prep plus chilling time.

Oven-Baked Ratatouille Casserole

This easy ratatouille casserole is a cozy vegetable bake made with eggplant, zucchini, peppers, mushrooms, and herbs. It’s a healthy, flavorful side dish that comes together in under an hour.

Classic Panzanella with Mozzarella

This Panzanella with Mozzarella is a fresh and hearty Italian bread salad made with toasted ciabatta, juicy tomatoes, cucumbers, basil, and creamy mozzarella, all tossed in a tangy vinaigrette.

Smashed Potato Salad

This Smashed Potato Salad is a crispy, creamy twist on the classic—made with baby potatoes, fresh herbs, and a light yogurt dressing. Great as a warm or room temp side dish!

Broccoli Pasta Salad

This Broccoli Pasta Salad is a creamy, crunchy, and colorful side dish made with tender pasta, fresh broccoli, crispy bacon, and a sweet-tangy dressing.

Grilled Vegetables with Balsamic Vinegar & Herbs

These Balsamic Grilled Vegetables are quick, healthy, and full of flavor. Zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, and onions are tossed in a simple balsamic marinade and grilled—an easy side dish for any meal.

Golden and Cheesy Party Potatoes

Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with tender hashbrowns, these Cheesy Party Potatoes are a perfect side dish for holidays.

Herb and Vegetable Stuffing

This Herb and Vegetable Stuffing is a simple, flavorful side dish with fresh herbs and vegetables.

Crockpot Creamy and Cheesy Potatoes

Slow Cooker Cheesy Potatoes are creamy, cheesy, and comforting — the perfect side dish for holidays. With just a few simple ingredients and your crockpot.

Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese

This creamy baked mac and cheese is rich, cheesy, and topped with a golden, crunchy breadcrumb layer.

Pepperjack Potato Casserole

A cheesy, spicy twist on classic baked potatoes, this Pepperjack Potato Casserole is creamy, flavorful, and topped with a crunchy cracker and bacon topping.

Maple Glazed Bacon-Wrapped Brussels

Crispy bacon-wrapped Brussels sprouts glazed with sweet maple syrup — a simple, flavorful side dish great for holidays.

Buttery Herb Stuffing Biscuits

These Buttery Herb Stuffing Biscuits are soft, fluffy, and full of herbs, veggies, and buttery. A delicious holiday side dish recipe with the same savory herbs and veggies you’d find in a traditional stuffing.

French Onion Potato Bake

This French Onion Potato Bake is a creamy, cheesy potato side dish layered with onions and a savory onion soup mix. Baked until golden and topped with fresh parsley.

Stuffing Muffin Tin Bites

These Stuffing Muffin Tin Bites are a fun and easy side dish on classic holiday stuffing—golden, savory, and perfectly portioned for Christmas and Thanksgiving.

Crispy Cauliflower Bites

These Crispy Cauliflower Bites are light, golden, and perfectly seasoned with garlic and smoked paprika. Served with creamy dill yogurt dip that balances everything out.

Millionaire Cranberry Salad

This sweet and creamy millionaire cranberry salad is an easy holiday side dish recipe that is perfect for holidays.

Festive Harvest Salad

A fresh and colorful harvest salad made with crisp apples, juicy pears, toasted walnuts, and crumbled blue cheese, all tossed in a zesty spicy citrus vinaigrette.