Looking for the perfect holiday dinner centerpiece or special occasion meal? This Honey-Glazed Ham with Scalloped Potatoes combines two classic comfort foods into one unforgettable dish. The sweet and sticky glaze creates a beautiful caramelized exterior on the ham, while the creamy scalloped potatoes provide the ultimate savory side dish. I’ve perfected this recipe through years of holiday cooking, and I’m excited to share these tried-and-true techniques with you.
Ingredients
For the Ham:
- 1 (8-10 lb) spiral-cut ham
- 1 cup honey
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
For the Scalloped Potatoes:
- 6 large Yukon Gold potatoes, thinly sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese, grated
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Place the ham in a large roasting pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, melted butter, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cloves until well combined.
- Brush about one-third of the glaze over the ham, making sure to get between the slices.
- Cover the ham with foil and bake for 1.5 hours.
- While the ham is baking, prepare the scalloped potatoes. Butter a 9×13 baking dish.
- Layer half the potato slices in the dish, overlapping slightly. Season with salt, pepper, and half the minced garlic.
- Combine cream and milk in a saucepan. Heat until just simmering, then pour half over the potatoes.
- Sprinkle half the cheese mixture and thyme over the first layer. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
- After the ham’s initial baking time, remove the foil and brush with another third of the glaze.
- Place the scalloped potatoes in the oven alongside the ham.
- Continue baking both for 45 minutes, brushing the ham with remaining glaze every 15 minutes.
- Both dishes are done when the ham is glossy and caramelized, and the potatoes are golden brown and bubble around the edges.
Cook Time and Serving Size
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 10-12 people
Recipe Notes
- Use a mandoline to slice potatoes evenly for best results in the scalloped potatoes.
- Let the ham rest at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
- If the ham browns too quickly, cover it loosely with foil.
- For extra creamy scalloped potatoes, let them rest for 15 minutes before serving.
- Store leftovers separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
- The ham glaze can be made a day ahead and reheated gently before using.
- If your ham isn’t spiral-cut, score the surface in a diamond pattern before glazing.
Honey-Glazed Ham with Scalloped Potatoes
This Honey-Glazed Ham with Scalloped Potatoes combines two classic comfort foods into one unforgettable dish. The sweet and sticky glaze creates a beautiful caramelized exterior on the ham, while the creamy scalloped potatoes provide the ultimate savory side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 8-10 lb spiral-cut ham
- 1 cup honey
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 6 large Yukon Gold potatoes thinly sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 1 cup Gruyere cheese grated
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Place the ham in a large roasting pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, melted butter, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cloves until well combined.
- Brush about one-third of the glaze over the ham, making sure to get between the slices.
- Cover the ham with foil and bake for 1.5 hours.
- While the ham is baking, prepare the scalloped potatoes. Butter a 9x13 baking dish.
- Layer half the potato slices in the dish, overlapping slightly. Season with salt, pepper, and half the minced garlic.
- Combine cream and milk in a saucepan. Heat until just simmering, then pour half over the potatoes.
- Sprinkle half the cheese mixture and thyme over the first layer. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
- After the ham's initial baking time, remove the foil and brush with another third of the glaze.
- Place the scalloped potatoes in the oven alongside the ham.
- Continue baking both for 45 minutes, brushing the ham with remaining glaze every 15 minutes.
- Both dishes are done when the ham is glossy and caramelized, and the potatoes are golden brown and bubble around the edges.
