When the menu calls for a beautiful baked ham, the side dishes deserve just as much attention as the main event. From brown butter mashed potatoes and creamy brie mac and cheese to maple roasted carrots and fresh spring vegetables, the right accompaniments bring balance, flavor, and color to the table. This collection of recipes showcases the perfect side dishes to serve with ham, whether you’re hosting Easter dinner, celebrating Mother’s Day, or gathering friends and family for a memorable meal. After all, a great ham dinner is only as good as the sides that surround it.
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Roasted Baby Potatoes With Garlic And Parmesan
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Potatoes are a deliciously simple side dish for chicken, pork chops, or steak. They're easy, tasty, and healthy to boot!
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Cilantro Lime Rice
Cilantro Lime Rice features vibrant, zesty, and fresh flavors that go best with the fluffy, soft textures of the rice. This rice dish is the best option of side to enjoy with the bold, savory mains. Check it out and try it soon!
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Creamy Brie Mac And Cheese
The number one most requested recipe from my daughter, this Brie Mac and Cheese is creamy, cheesy and a little more grown up in flavor. This is baked in the oven with a crunchy panko topping.
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Instant Pot Potatoes and Carrots
These tender potatoes and carrots cook quickly and easily in the Instant Pot for a side dish that goes great with many main dishes. This cooks in just minutes!
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Asparagus Puff Pastry Tarts With Gruyere Cheese
Impress your guests with these easy asparagus puff pastries! Made with store-bought dough, they bake up into individual bundles bursting with flaky, golden layers and a delightful buttery taste. Perfect for Easter dinner or Mother's Day brunch!
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Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole
This Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Casserole recipe is flavorful sweet potatoes topped with candied nuts and marshmallows. The slow cooker makes this dish nearly effortless!
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Brown Butter Garlic and Herb Mashed Potatoes
This recipe is easy enough to make year round but is also a great treat to go with a special holiday dinner. The flavor the browned butter adds to the creamy potatoes is incredible!
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Maple Roasted Carrots
Tender carrot slices that are roasted until golden and lightly caramelized, and glazed with the sweet, savory, and slightly spicy maple glaze made with maple syrup, chili flakes, butter, coconut sugar, salt, and some garlic. These Maple Roasted Carrots are the perfect side-dish to any meal!
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Easy Pesto Orzo Salad
This Easy Pesto Orzo Salad has a great flavor from the homemade pesto, plus the fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, olives and feta cheese. This cold pasta salad is perfect for the hot summer months.
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Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
Why settle for plain mashed potatoes when you can elevate them? Try this Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole at your next gathering, and impress everyone with its simple yet deliciously comforting flavors. Check out the recipe here and give it a try!
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Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
One of the best potato dishes you can bring to a potluck is the cheesy scalloped potatoes. The perfectly golden brown top garnished with fresh thyme would make it look more delectable.
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Lemon Green Pea Salad
Lemon green pea salad is a no-cook dish perfect for many main dishes. This salad dish is quick and easy to make, and you can make it ahead, making it excellent for potlucks and gatherings.
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Cheesy Baked Green Beans
Elevate your green beans by making cheesy baked green beans. Serve it with your main dish, and let your loved one enjoy the green beans and cheese blend.
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Slow Cooker Cornbread
Make this moist cornbread with just 5 ingredients. It is easy to make and a terrific side dish for so many different dinner recipes.
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Fried Potatoes and Onions
Get the texture and flavor perfectly with this fried potato and onion recipe. These are the perfect side dish for your breakfast.
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Honey Lime Fruit Salad
Add a refreshing twist to your menu with this Honey Lime Fruit Salad! The perfect balance of tangy and sweet, this vibrant dish stands out among savory and creamy favorites. It's a quick, easy to make, and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Check out the recipe and enjoy this delightful addition to your next celebration!
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