Take the stress out of cooking your Christmas meal this year, with this amazing ham sheet pan dinner. Seasoned spiral ham is cooked with homemade parker house rolls and
prosciutto wrapped asparagus for a fuss free dinner the whole family will love.
Sheet Pan Christmas Dinner with Brown Sugar Ham
If the thought of cooking a Christmas dinner fills you with dread, I’m here to make your life 50 times easier!
Brown sugar glazed ham is cooked on a sheet pan with prosciutto wrapped asparagus and homemade dinner rolls for a delicious feast that will easily serve four people.
Easy to prep and cook, Christmas dinner just got easy!
Be sure to check out my Honey Mustard Maple Glazed Ham and Apple Ginger Glazed Ham too!
Why you’ll love this Christmas Ham recipe:
- ONE PAN: Your whole Christmas dinner is cooked on one sheet pan so even the cleanup is a breeze!
- GREAT FOR A SMALLER PARTY: If you are only hosting a smaller Christmas this year, this is a great option. It easily serves 4 and the leftovers are delicious.
- SIMPLE AND DELICIOUS: Get a tasty feast on the table with zero stress with this recipe. It’s perfect in it’s simplicity!
If you love ham at Christmas, this is the perfect sheet pan recipe for you. Every element is extra tasty and super easy to make.
How to Make Sheet Pan Christmas Ham
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
- Make the rolls by letting the yeast bloom in warm milk.
- Whisk in the butter and egg and mix in the dry ingredients.
- Knead and let the dough rise.
- Shape the dough into rectangles, roll into circles and brush with butter.
- Let rise.
- Rub the sugar and seasonings on the ham.
- Place the ham in a foil bowl on the baking sheet, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Wrap the asparagus in the prosciutto.
- Once the ham has par baked, add the rolls in the baking sheet and brush with butter.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Add the asparagus to the sheet pan and bake for a final 10 minutes.
I opted for a pre-cooked, unseasoned spiral ham. If your ham is not pre-cooked, make sure the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
My favorite kind of prosciutto is prosciutto di Parma but Cittero prosciutto also works.
If you prefer to use pre-made rolls rather than homemade you absolutely can. Just add them to the sheet pan during the last 5 minutes of cooking to warm them through to serve.
To reheat any leftover ham, tightly lightly with foil and place in a preheated oven at 360F. Cook for 10 minutes per pound til the internal temperature reaches 135 to 140F.
Sheet Pan Christmas Dinner Ingredients & Notes
- Milk: Adds moisture to the parker house rolls so they aren’t too dry. Make sure the milk is the correct temperature so the yeast activates properly.
- Yeast: Helps the rolls rise so they become light and fluffy.
- Butter: Adds richness and flavor to the rolls.
- Eggs: Bind the rolls together and also adds extra richness.
- Flour: Gives the rolls structure- make sure to measure using the spoon and level method so you don’t end up with dry rolls.
- Salt: Enhances the flavor of the rolls. Make sure to use kosher, not table salt!
- Ham: I opted for a pre-cooked, unseasoned spiral ham. If your ham is not pre-cooked, make sure the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
- Brown Sugar: Adds sweetness to the ham and creates a delicious glaze on the outside.
- Seasoning: Thyme and garlic add a bit of freshness and earthiness to the ham. You could also use rosemary, sage, or parsley if you prefer.
- Asparagus: When making prosciutto wrapped asparagus, make sure to choose thick stalks as the thin ones tend to become too soggy.
- Prosciutto: If you have large slices of prosciutto, you can always slice them in half.
- Olive Oil: Helps the asparagus crisp in the oven.
Serving Suggestions
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Tips!
- Don’t skip the rising time for the bread rolls, this will allow them to get light and fluffy.
- I use a brown sugar glaze on this ham, but you can use your favorite glaze.
- Leftovers will keep well covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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- Garlic Butter Prime Rib
- Pineapple Ham
- Roasted Turkey Breast
- Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
- Instant Pot Ham
- Whole Roast Chicken
Take the hassle out of the big day with this sheet pan ham dinner. Less stress and maximum taste, what’s not to love?!
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If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
Sheet Pan Christmas Dinner with Ham Recipe
Ingredients
For the Parker House Rolls
- ¾ cup warm milk 100-110 degrees F
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 4 tablespoons butter divided
- 1 large egg
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
For the Ham
- 1 boneless spiral ham about 4 pounds
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
For the Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
- 3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto about 8 pieces
- ½ pound thick asparagus woody ends trimmed
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
For the Parker House Rolls
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Add the milk to a medium bowl and sprinkle over the yeast. Set aside for 5 minutes, or until the yeast has bloomed.¾ cup warm milk, 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
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Add two tablespoons of melted butter along with the egg. Whisk to combine.4 tablespoons butter, 1 large egg
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Add the flour and salt and stir them into the wet ingredients with a dough whisk or wooden spoon.2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
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When a shaggy dough forms, transfer the dough to a clean surface and knead until the dough is smooth- about 2 minutes.
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Set the dough aside to rise in a warm place until doubled in size– about 1 hour.
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Punch the dough down and roll it into a ½-inch thick rectangle. Cut the dough into rectangles that are approximately 1” wide and 3” long.
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Brush the rolls with the remaining melted butter and roll them into circles. Repeat with the remaining pieces of dough.
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Leave the rolls in a warm place to rise again while you par-bake the ham.
For the Ham
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Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
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In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, thyme, and garlic. Rub the mixture all over the ham.¼ cup light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1 boneless spiral ham
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Create a small foil bowl, just large enough to hold the ham. Place the bowl on the sheet pan and then place the ham in the bowl.
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Cover the ham with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
For the Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
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Slice the prosciutto in half vertically so you have thin strips.3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
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Trim the woody ends from the asparagus and wrap each piece with one piece of prosciutto. Set aside until ready to use.½ pound thick asparagus
Assembly & Final Bake
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Once the ham has par baked, create a foil bowl that is large enough to hold all of the rolls– it should be about ¼ the size of your baking sheet.
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Add the rolls to the bowl and brush the tops with any remaining melted butter.
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Bake for another 15 minutes.
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Finally, add the prosciutto wrapped asparagus to the sheet pan and drizzle them with olive oil.1 teaspoon olive oil
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Bake for a final 10-12 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender and the rolls are golden brown.
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Slice the ham and serve with asparagus and rolls.
Notes
- Don’t skip the rising time for the bread rolls, this will allow them to get light and fluffy.
- I use a brown sugar glaze on this ham, but you can use your favorite glaze.
- Leftovers will keep well covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
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