By Becky Hardin
Published Mar 28, 2023
Now that I’m planning for Easter cooking, I’ve got juicy, glazed hams on my mind–there’s no better main dish for Easter feasts! All of these Easter Ham recipes will look stunning on your holiday table this Easter Sunday. Whether you prefer a classic honey baked ham, an easy and deliciously glazed spiral ham, or just something you’ve never tried before, these main dishes are sure to wow guests for Easter dinner.
Easy Ham Recipes for Easter Dinner
A beautiful, juicy, glazed ham is a must for Easter lunch or dinner . They’re so delicious, they pair well with all of your favorite Easter side dishes , and they’re really easy to make.
I’m sharing all of our best Easter ham recipes so you can kick off your holiday feast the right way. Stick to a traditional ham, play around with flavorful ham glazes, use the oven, or use an Air Fryer or Instant Pot.
If you want to cook a full Easter ham dinner, sides and all, for just a couple of people, try this Sheet Pan Easter dinner !
Honey Glazed Ham
Classic Easter Ham Ideas
Easter dinner should always start with a delicious ham at the center of the feast. These traditional options are some of the best recipes for the job!
- Honey Glazed Ham : Everyone loves a classic honey baked ham for Easter and I love this homemade version! It’s covered in a sweet honey glaze, then coated with warm spices and caramelized for the perfect finishing touch in the oven.
- Pineapple Ham : This is always a favorite at our house! A spiral ham is covered with a sweet brown sugar glaze, then cooked with pineapples for a citrus-y flavor that balances out the savory pork really well.
- Garlic Butter Ham (Air Fryer) : If you’re looking for a savory Easter ham recipe, this is the best one! An herb-y garlic butter coats the ham, then it cooks in the Air Fryer in about 1 hour.
Honey Mustard Glazed Ham
Spiral Ham Recipes for Easter
Spiral hams are such an easy option for Easter Sunday, because they’re pre-cooked and pre-sliced. All you have to do is add some flavor, warm through, and serve.
- Orange Honey Glazed Ham : Orange, honey, and brown sugar infuse so much flavor into this baked ham. It’s definitely a favorite for the holidays!
- Honey Mustard Maple Glazed Ham : The most delicious, sweet and tangy honey mustard glaze covers this spiral ham for a dish everyone is sure to love when gathered around for Easter dinner.
Cranberry Glazed Ham
Easy Glazed Ham Recipes
A simple glaze will take any Easter ham recipe up a notch, and there are so many unique flavors to try here.
- Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham (Instant Pot) : Infuse a boneless ham with brown sugar and pineapple slices, and cook in a pressure cooker in just 15 minutes. Use the leftover pineapple juice to make a sweet glaze for serving.
- Marmalade Glazed Ham : Marmalade, hot honey, ginger, and more combine to make the most amazing glaze. Prep is easy, then just let it bake!
- Cranberry Glazed Ham (Air Fryer) : This is one of my favorite Easter ham recipes because cooking is so fast. The smoky, sweet, and tangy glaze is made with cranberry sauce, brown sugar, and orange juice. And it cooks in the Air Fryer in about 30 minutes!
- Glazed Ham Steaks : These delicious Glazed Ham Steaks will be ready in just 20 minutes, making them the quickest and easiest holiday dinner!
Pecan Bourbon Glazed Ham
Baked Easter Ham Recipes
These oven-baked ham recipes are so tasty and easy to make. They’ll look beautiful at the center of your Easter Sunday feast!
- Brown Sugar Glazed Ham : Make a classic ham with a sweet and tangy brown sugar glaze, then bake in the oven. This recipe is for a full ham, so you can feed a whole crowd with this one.
- Pecan Bourbon Glazed Ham : This baked spiral ham is topped with a sweet glaze made with brown sugar, bourbon, butter, syrup, and chopped pecans. The pecans add such a nice crunch to every bite.
- Apple Ginger Glazed Ham : This ham glaze is filled with apple flavor (apple butter, apple jelly, and apple slices) and a bit of ginger and brown sugar to add more depth. The recipe uses a small ham (great for a small group), but you can use the glaze on any size ham.
Any of these easy Easter ham recipes are sure to please family, friends, and guests for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
And don’t forget to check these leftover ham recipes!
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By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
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Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
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Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
