23 Responses to “What are some good side dishes to have with a baked ham for Christmas dinner?”

1. 
   Michele
   September 1st, 2009 - 2:20 pm

   Anything traditional is fine (here are examples):
   sweet potatoes
   mashed potatoes
   creamed corn
   green beans or green bean casserole
   brussels sprouts
   Roasted vegetables (carrots, potatoes, etc)
   asparagus
   scalloped potatoes
   hot cinnamon apples

   It’s also nice to serve dinner rolls or biscuits
2. 
   jalady
   September 1st, 2009 - 2:20 pm

   sweet potato casserole
3. 
   Sugar
   September 1st, 2009 - 2:20 pm

   green beans/ candid yams
4. 
   rods a bendin
   September 1st, 2009 - 2:20 pm

   can’t go wrong with a potato salid & green bean casarole
5. 
   skittle_goddess_2525
   September 1st, 2009 - 2:20 pm

   might have say, broccoli, cauliflower and carrots, in a cheese sauce, cheesy oven cooked hashbrowns.., a nice dinner salad, crusty rolls w/ butter , biscuits, etc and so forth…

   oh and a NICE relish tray never hurt anyone! some nice dips..oh and a good cheese ball and crackers is always a welcome addition.

   why does everyone always have to drown their sweet taters or yams? you know what ? they are called sweet potato’s for a reason..take them, poke holes in em all over, put em in the microwave for 10 minutes on high, then take them and grill them on your grill till dark brown, serve them with butter and if need be sprinkled cinnamon….that is GOOD EATINS!! i cannot stand candied sweet taters or yams..just EWWW!! *shivering in disgust*
6. 
   morganlefayee
   September 1st, 2009 - 2:20 pm

   Our family is having a Christmas brunch with :

   Sugarcane Baked Ham with Spiced Apples and Pears

   Baked Egg Morning Brunch Casserole

   eggnog french toast with cranberry-apple compote

   Hashbrowns

   Fruit salad

   Buscuits

   Apple Cider with cinimon, oranges and ginger (you put it all in a crock pot and leave it on low with the lid off and your house will smell awesome).
7. 
   Keleke
   September 1st, 2009 - 2:20 pm

   colslaw is gooooood!
   pinapple!!
   rolls
   salad
   beans, carrots
   potatoes
   .. these are things my family has =)
8. 
   Patricia G
   September 1st, 2009 - 2:20 pm

   I like to make baked macaroni and cheese. melt velveta cheese and mix with macaroni, after mixing throughly put in casarole dish bake for about 20 mins. just before finished baking put some cheddar cheese on top. sometime i like to use onions, fry onion in butter drain and mix in with cheese.
9. 
   BlkKoffee
   September 1st, 2009 - 2:20 pm

   sweet potatoes candy, green bean cass. cheesy potatoes,
   scalloped corn, it’s endless.
10. 
    Mary
    September 1st, 2009 - 2:20 pm

    I like mashed potatoes or potato salad with baked ham. Deviled eggs also go nice. Hope this helps.
11. 
    Kitikat
    September 1st, 2009 - 2:20 pm

    I’d think either mashed potatoes w/ gravy, green bean casserole, or you can go more the "picnic" type route and have baked beans and potato salad or macaroni salad
12. 
    George
    September 1st, 2009 - 2:20 pm

    sweet potatoes, baby carrots, green bean casserole
13. 
    Cilia
    September 1st, 2009 - 2:20 pm

    what about potato and a salad,devil eggs,cheese,sweet cucumber,little white onion.and for dessert what about a good log cake.MERRY CHRISTMAS.
14. 
    wat u talkin bout?
    September 1st, 2009 - 2:20 pm

    Baked Cinnamon Apples, Sweet Potato Casserole, Green Bean Casserole, Scalloped Potatoes
15. 
    Gracie
    September 1st, 2009 - 2:20 pm

    scalloped potatoes go great with ham sweet potatoes, corn, green bean casserole, a mix of green beans and wax beans, stuffing and gravy.
16. 
    *(A)*Angelz*Dont*Break*Hearts*(U
    September 1st, 2009 - 2:20 pm

    * 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
    * 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
    * 1 (16 ounce) package frozen California blend vegetables, thawed
    * 1 cup cooked rice
    * 1 cup cubed fully cooked ham

    DIRECTIONS

    1. In a large saucepan, combine the soup and 1/2 cup cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Stir in the vegetables, rice and ham. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
17. 
    christian s
    September 1st, 2009 - 2:20 pm

    cheesy potatoes.
18. 
    lucky star
    September 1st, 2009 - 2:20 pm

    * 2 cups chopped, cooked ham
    * 1 (10 oz) pkg. frozen broccoli
    * 1 cup cooked rice
    * 1 can cream of celery or mushroom soup
    * 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
    * 1 small onion, chopped (optional)
    * 1/2 cup sour cream
    * 1/2 cup buttered bread crumbs
    * salt and pepper to taste

    PREPARATION:
    Combine all ingredients except croutons. In a 2- to 2 1/2-quart casserole or baking dish, combine ham, broccoli, cooked rice, soup, cheese, onion, and sour cream. Spread bread crumbs over top. Bake 55 to 65 minutes at 325°, or until browned and bubbly.
19. 
    Brenda B
    September 1st, 2009 - 2:20 pm

    First when my mom baked the ham, she poured pineapple juice over the ham, brushed on brown sugar, layered pineapple rings with mar. cherry in center of ea. ring. (held on by a toothpick)
    My mom’s gone now, so I prepare it the same way for baking.

    We always had our fav. potatoe salad (all families have their own version)

    Baked beans

    Baked (wrapped in foil) sweet potatoes

    Kentucky Wonder Green Beans ( if you want a short cut, use a large can of Italian grn. beans add a small cut up irish potatoe, 1/8 tsp onion powder, 1/8 tsp garlic powder, salt to tastel and cook on hi or med for at least 40 minutes.

    Sweet corn on the cob

    A really tasty fruit salad….or a pecan pie
    I entertain a lot and have found out that plenty of the most simple dishes are usually appreciated by all, even good ol mac and cheese!
    I hope this helps out at least a little….Happy Holidays
    brenlovesbluegrass@yahoo.com
20. 
    MYRA C
    September 1st, 2009 - 2:20 pm

    You are only asking about good side dishes and not how to make them right? Because I am having baked ham for Christmas as well.

    I don’t really have a problem with the side dishes as my family is quite vocal. Everybody wants what they want. I have a lot of side dishes that I will be serving as follows:

    Cole slaw
    Baked beans with pork & molasses
    Corn bread w bacon on top
    Mashed potatoes with lots of thick gravy
    Wild rice with mushrooms, lots of mushrooms
    Green beans, green peas & carrots
    Candied sweet potatoes
    I make a big dish of roasted vegetables, potatoes, again, turnips, carrots, green bell peppers, onions, mushrooms & sometimes cabbage that I’ve pre-cooked (remember I made cole slaw but it could be a really big cabbage and they like it roasted too).

    Always lots of butter & sour cream & biscuits on the table.

    Wouldn’t consider offering you new recipes to be trying out at this time of year. Your quite busy enough. Stick with the tried and true perhaps a little switch up here are there, can’t hurt.
21. 
    Darby
    September 1st, 2009 - 2:20 pm

    I agree with some of the others: green bean casserole, Cole slaw, and get some dinner rolls. Here’s a recipe for Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole:
    2 (29 ounce) cans sweet potatoes, drained and mashed
    1/3 cup butter, melted
    2 tablespoons white sugar
    2 tablespoons brown sugar
    1 tablespoon orange juice
    2 eggs, beaten
    1/2 cup milk

    1/3 cup chopped pecans
    1/3 cup brown sugar
    2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    2 teaspoons butter, melted

    Cooking instructions
    Lightly grease a slow cooker.

    In a large bowl, blend sweet potatoes, 1/3 cup butter, white sugar and 2 tablespoons brown sugar. Beat in orange juice, eggs and milk. Transfer this mixture to the prepared casserole dish.

    In a small bowl, combine pecans, 1/3 cup brown sugar, flour and 2 tablespoons butter. Spread the mixture over the sweet potatoes. Cover the slow cooker and cook on High for 3 to 4 hours.

    If you aren’t fond of pecans, put marshmallows on top of sweet potatoes when they are almost ready to be served and put under broiler just a few seconds until the marshmellows turn lightly golden.

    Merry Christmas!!!
22. 
    Cheryl B
    September 1st, 2009 - 2:20 pm

    Cheesy Potatoes are the best thing I can think of. Also corn with onions and red peppers for a vegetable. Or even corn casserole.

    Cheesy Potatoes II
    "Frozen hash brown cubes are baked in a creamy cheese base in this casserole. Use as an accompaniment for ham or at a brunch buffet."
    INGREDIENTS:
    1 (16 ounce) package frozen hash brown potatoes
    1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken
    soup
    1 (8 ounce) package cheddar cheese
    16 ounces sour cream
    1 tablespoon butter

    DIRECTIONS:
    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
    2. Combine the hashbrowns, soup and sour cream. Mix well and pour into 4 quart casserole dish.
    3. Top with cubed cheese and butter; bake for 30 minutes or until all cheese is melted and hot.
    ______________________________________
    Corn Casserole
    "Creamed corn baked with eggs, margarine, corn bread mix and onion. Simple and satisfying."
    INGREDIENTS:
    1 cup margarine, melted
    2 (15.25 ounce) cans creamed corn
    2 eggs, beaten 1 (8 ounce) package dry corn bread mix
    1 onion, finely chopped
    salt and pepper to taste

    DIRECTIONS:
    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
    2. Melt margarine in a 9×13 inch baking dish. Add corn, eggs, corn bread mix, onion, salt and pepper and mix well.
    3. Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until firm.
23. 
    mebepat
    September 1st, 2009 - 2:20 pm

    rice a roni

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