Maple and Brown Sugar Glazed Ham

A maple and brown sugar glazed ham is the perfect holiday main dish, and our recipe elevates the ham with a delicious sweet and tangy glaze flavored with warm, comforting spices and a touch of Dijon mustard. The ham glaze combines the natural saltiness of a fully cooked, bone-in ham with the luscious sweetness of maple syrup and brown sugar, creating a glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven.

As the ham bakes, the glaze slowly infuses its flavors into the meat while the edges turn golden and slightly crisp. The result is tender, juicy slices bursting with flavor. The recipe is as practical as it is delicious because of the leftovers. Leftover ham makes wonderful sandwiches, omelets, casseroles, and charcuterie boards. Don’t forget about the ham bone—it’s a treasure for flavor-packed soups or hearty beans.

Whether you’re gathering family and friends for a festive holiday feast or just craving a meal that feels a little more special, this maple and brown sugar glazed ham will surely impress. It’s easy to prepare, delightful to eat, and a gift that keeps on giving with its many uses after the main event. With its perfect balance of flavors and a touch of warm spice, this ham will become a tradition at your table.

Ideas for Leftover Ham

Refrigerate leftover ham within 2 hours and use it within 3 to 4 days. Or freeze the leftovers for up to 4 months. Here are some ideas for using leftover ham.

Breakfast

Omelet: Fold diced ham and cheese into the eggs to make an omelet.

Hash: Combine ham, diced potatoes, onions, and bell peppers to make a colorful and delicious breakfast or brunch hash.

Breakfast Sandwich: Layer ham, eggs, and cheese on biscuits, English muffins, or split croissants.

Quiche: Use ham as a quiche filling with cheese and chopped vegetables.

Lunch or Dinner

Bean Soup: Make a ham and white bean soup with diced ham, onions, navy beans, and herbs.

Pea Soup: Make a hearty pea soup with a meaty ham bone.

Mac and Cheese: Add a cup or two of diced ham to your next mac and cheese casserole.

Sliders: Ham and cheese sliders make a delicious lunch or dinner.

Sandwiches: Add slices of ham to grilled cheese sandwiches, or add mayo to chopped ham for ham salad sandwiches.

Pizza: Add ham to your pizza, or make it a Hawaiian with ham and pineapple chunks on a crust with pizza sauce or bbq sauce and a mozzarella cheese topping.

Snacks and Appetizers

Stuffed Mushrooms: Make a stuffing for mushrooms with finely chopped ham, green onion, cheese, and garlic.

Pinwheel Snack: Make ham and honey mustard pinwheels with puff pastry, thinly sliced ham, and Parmesan cheese.

Ham and Pineapple Skewers: Thread chunks of ham and pineapple on skewers. Grill or broil them with a hot honey or brown sugar glaze.

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