35 Best Christmas Ham Recipes to Enjoy With Your Family This Holiday

A really, really good ham will take you far in life. That's Ree Drummond's opinion, anyway, and it makes sense. After all, if you wow your friends and family with a delicious, out-of-this-world roast, they'll probably shower you with praises and compliments for the rest of your days.

Luckily, you don't have to look very far for inspiration when it comes to the best Christmas ham recipes that are inventive, easy to throw together, and tasty—all at once. Here, you'll find over nearly three dozen of them, including an incredibly delicious Dr Pepper baked ham, the glossy glazed ham Ree typically makes for Easter (it works beautifully for both holidays!), and several bourbon-based recipes too. Each one is fit to make a show-stopping appearance as part of your Christmas dinner menu or Christmas Eve dinner menu.

And since you probably don't want to spend your entire day in the kitchen, there are also several slow cooker recipes on this list. They'll keep your family happy and well-fed, and give you an excuse to get back to that holiday movie marathon. (Plus, wouldn't you rather spend your free time whipping up Christmas cookies and other fabulous Christmas desserts?)

This ham recipe requires just a handful of ingredients to pull off. The secret to its bold flavor is the addition of an herby stuffing featuring panko bread crumbs, rosemary, and black pepper.

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Technically, this is the recipe Ree uses for her Easter brunch. But it's so good (and so glossy!) that you'll probably want to make it when the December holidays roll around too.

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How stunning is this ham? A smattering of whole cloves makes for a beautiful exterior.

Get the recipe at I Am Baker.

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With just five ingredients and a seriously tasty glaze, this recipe's a winner. Its flavor profile also makes it perfect for a New England-style Christmas dinner.

Get the recipe at I Heart Eating.

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If you're looking for an easy way to elevate your ham, this simple, bourbon-based sauce is the key. Yum!

Get the recipe at Seeking Good Eats.

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Those who gravitate toward store-bought honey-baked ham varieties will want to check out this recipe. It’s just like the ones you've come to know and love, featuring a tender interior and a satisfying spice sugar coating.

Get the recipe at Dinner at the Zoo.

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A brown sugar glaze and the loveliest garnishes make this ham so fun to stare at—and devour! It's bound to be a hit.

Get the recipe at Damn Delicious.

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A healthy dose of brandy and brown sugar make this a dish to remember. And what better way to dress it up for Christmas than with a few cranberries and rosemary sprigs?

Get the recipe at A Spicy Perspective.

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Spiral-cut holiday ham gets an upgrade with the addition of a savory orange glaze. Add in some chipotle powder, and you've got yourself the ultimate (and most unexpected!) entrée for any Christmas dinner.

Get the recipe at Kevin Is Cooking.

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Here's an idea any Dr Pepper fan will love: Add the soft drink to your baked ham for an even stickier, sweeter glaze.

Get the recipe at Culinary Hill.

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Southern flavor and a sticky-sweet glaze make this ham recipe one to memorize. Bourbon, dark brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and cayenne pepper add to the deliciousness.

Get the recipe at Spicy Southern Kitchen.

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Save your oven space for sugar cookies! All you need to bring this beautiful ham to life is a fabulous, three-ingredient glaze and a slow cooker.

Get the recipe at Dinner at the Zoo.

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The title of this recipe alone will be enough to entice you. A sweet raspberry glaze gets a kick from the addition of chipotle peppers and garlic.

Get the recipe at The Food Charlatan.

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As if this ham weren't already alluring enough all on its own, the recipe also features a puréed mango "gravy" that'll have your whole family asking for seconds.

Get the recipe at Sugar Spice and Glitter.

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Coca-Cola is good for more than just drinking! It can also be used to liven up your Christmas ham and really get that outer layer glistening.

Get the recipe at A Spicy Perspective.

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It's not a true winter meal without a splash of citrus. This inspired recipe incorporates maple syrup, mustard, and orange marmalade for a perfect seasonal dinner.

Get the recipe at The Chunky Chef.

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It's tender, succulent, and drowned in a sweet honey glaze. This spiral-cut ham recipe is one for the books.

Get the recipe at Spend with Pennies.

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A sweet brown sugar and honey glaze gives this ham a golden brown, caramelized exterior. Your guests will be ooh-ing and aah-ing—and piling their plates high.

Get the recipe at Dinner at the Zoo.

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If an extra-juicy glazed ham with crisp edges seems out of reach, you just haven't tried this recipe yet. It features both mustard and brown sugar for the perfect combination of sweet and savory.

Get the recipe at Cafe Delites.

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Throw this ham into your slow cooker, then get back to your other Christmas dinner preparations. It couldn't be easier.

Get the recipe at The Diary of a Real Housewife.

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Hot sauce lovers, meet your new favorite ham recipe. It's loaded with flavor and heat and cooks right in your slow cooker.

Get the recipe at The Food Charlatan.

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It's Christmas, after all! Why not pop some bubbly? Mixed with brown sugar, mustard, and pineapple, it creates a memorable, holiday-ready glaze.

Get the recipe at Gather for Bread.

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Love a retro recipe? Then you'll be really into this smoky, slightly spicy pineapple glazed ham.

Get the recipe at What the Fork.

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Don't say you weren't warned: The caramelized orange-ginger glaze that coats this gorgeous ham is downright addictive.

Get the recipe at Cookin' Canuck.

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Another "set it and forget it" recipe for the win! This good-looking ham cooks right in your slow cooker, giving you even more time to open presents.

Get the recipe at Good Life Eats.

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Yes, it's true: You really only need five minutes of prep time to pull off this glaze before throwing it onto your ham, turning on your slow cooker, and letting the device take care of the rest.

Get the recipe at Jo Cooks.

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Sweet, sour, and delightfully tangy, the plum sauce that covers this ham is anything but ordinary. The recipe includes those crispy, buttery potatoes too.

Get the recipe at The Woks of Life.

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Spiced with a combination of allspice, cinnamon, and pepper, this otherwise tart and sweet ham is unexpected and bold.

Get the recipe at Tastes of Lizzy T.

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Grapefruit juice gives this glaze a tart finish that you won't be able to get enough of. Don't forget to sprinkle some fresh rosemary on top.

Get the recipe at Creme de la Crumb.

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Not all show-stopping roasts are easy to prepare, but this one fits that description perfectly. Oh, and it's delicious to boot.

Get the recipe at Natasha's Kitchen.

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There's something so festive and special about apple cider. Here, it joins forces with maple to give your Christmas ham a beautifully caramelized exterior.

Get the recipe at Carlsbad Cravings.

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Sugar is the name of the game come December, isn't it? This ham and its accompanying honey and brown sugar glaze will fit right in.

Get the recipe at Sugar Spice and Glitter.

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Forget Christmas. This baked ham is so good, your kids will be asking you to make it for Sunday night dinners all year long.

Get the recipe at Tastes Better From Scratch.

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Not only do crisp apples give this baked ham extra flavor, they also add new textures to every bite of the dish.

Get the recipe at A Spicy Perspective.

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Deep, smoky, melt-in-your-mouth flavors will keep you coming back to this epic recipe. The final result smells almost as good as it looks.

Get the recipe at Sparkles of Yum.

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