Sarra Ina Garten ham recipes cover everything from sticky glazed holiday hams to savory quiches and crispy cordon bleu. These 10 tested favorites make the most of smoky, salty ham in both show-stopping centerpieces and easy weeknight meals.
1. Scalloped Potatoes And Ham
Layers of thinly sliced russet potatoes, diced ham, and a rich Gruyere-Parmesan cream sauce bake together until bubbling and golden on top. The nutmeg-scented bechamel keeps every layer silky while the cheese forms a crispy, browned crust. Ready in about 1 hour and 20 minutes, this is the kind of dish you build a whole dinner around.
2. Ham and Cheese Quiche
Buttery, flaky homemade crust holds a custard filling loaded with diced ham, Gruyere, and sharp cheddar. The eggs, heavy cream, and a touch of nutmeg bake into a golden, silky center that sets up beautifully for slicing. Done in about 1 hour and 10 minutes, it works just as well for brunch as it does for a light dinner.
3. Chicken Cordon Bleu
Pounded chicken breasts are rolled around slices of ham and Swiss cheese, then coated in panko breadcrumbs tossed with melted butter. Everything bakes until the outside is crispy and golden while the cheese inside melts into the ham. It takes just 45 minutes from start to finish.
4. Crustless Quiche
Skip the pastry and go straight to the good stuff: eggs, heavy cream, Gruyere, sauteed vegetables, and diced ham baked until puffed and golden. The filling is rich and creamy without any fuss over rolling dough. Ready in under an hour, it is an easy option for feeding a crowd at brunch.
5. Mini Frittata
Ready in just 25 minutes, these bite-sized egg cups are packed with Gruyere cheese, red bell pepper, spinach, and diced ham. Each one bakes up fluffy and golden in a muffin tin, making them easy to grab and go. Serve them warm straight from the oven or at room temperature for a portable snack.
6. Baked Virginia Ham
Spiral-cut smoked ham gets coated in a sticky glaze made from mango chutney, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, and fresh orange juice. The glaze caramelizes in the oven over about an hour, leaving the outside deeply browned and tangy-sweet. It serves a crowd with almost no hands-on work.
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7. Orange Baked Ham
Garlic, orange marmalade, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar are blended into a smooth glaze and poured over a whole ham before roasting. The citrus and mustard cut through the richness of the meat, creating a savory-sweet crust that turns golden and sticky. Total time is about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
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8. Orange Marmalade-Glazed Ham
Bone-in ham roasted low and slow in pineapple juice, then brushed with a warm glaze of orange marmalade, port wine, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard. The two-step method keeps the meat incredibly tender while building a caramelized, lacquered exterior. This is a centerpiece ham that feeds up to 20 people.
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9. Ham and Cheese in Puff Pastry
Flaky golden puff pastry wraps around layers of thinly sliced ham, Gruyere cheese, and a smear of Dijon mustard. It bakes until the pastry is puffed and deeply browned, with melted cheese oozing at the edges. Cut into squares, it works perfectly as an appetizer or a cocktail party snack.
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10. Spanish Pea Soup with Crispy Ham
Frozen peas simmered with shallots, garlic, and chicken stock get pureed into a bright, vibrant green soup in under 15 minutes. Thin slices of Serrano ham are roasted in the oven until shatteringly crispy, then draped on top with a drizzle of olive oil. The contrast between the creamy, warm soup and the salty, crunchy ham is what makes this one special.
