Side Dishes for Ham

If you're planning a ham for dinner, the sides are what really make the meal feel complete. This collection of gluten free side dishes for ham includes everything from cozy casseroles and roasted vegetables to classic comfort foods.

Ham has always been my favorite holiday main dish. My mom always makes me a ham for Thanksgiving because she knows I prefer it to turkey. As we all know, when it comes to big holiday dinners - the side dishes are where the magic really happens.

Whether you're cooking for a holiday meal or a simple Sunday dinner, the recipes below pair perfectly with ham. They're easy to make, full of flavor, and guaranteed to round out the table with something everyone will love.

Slices of honey baked ham on a serving platter.

If you're looking for a delicious ham recipe, make sure to check out my dutch oven honey baked ham. It's perfect for Easter or Christmas dinner!

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What Side Dishes Go With Ham?

I look for something that can balance the saltiness of a baked ham, like gluten free mashed potatoes or even something on the sweeter side, like maple roasted carrots or sweet potato casserole.

And if you're having a honey baked ham, you may want to consider something to balance out the sweetness. Southern style cornbread or green beans and potatoes are both great options that don't add any sweetness to the meal.

In addition, ham generally pairs well with Dijon mustard so adding a hint of mustard to roasted vegetables or casseroles can make a great match! Another great pairing is honey, like in a honey baked ham. If you're serving a savory seasoned ham, considering adding a little honey to roasted carrots or cornbread for a hint of sweetness.

Best Side Dishes for Ham

Here are some of my favorite side dishes to go with a ham dinner that are easy to make and perfect for serving a crowd. You'll find everything from cozy comfort food to fresh veggie sides that balance the rich flavor of ham.

Scroll through and pick a few favorites to build your perfect gluten free meal.

Maple glazed carrots served on a large ceramic platter.

Maple Glazed Roasted Carrots

These maple glazed roasted carrots are tender, caramelized, and full of sweet maple flavor with lightly crisp edges from the oven. The simple glaze brings out the natural sweetness of the carrots while adding just a touch of richness. It's an easy side dish that pairs beautifully with weeknight dinners or holiday meals.

Maple Glazed Roasted Carrots

Green beans with bacon and onion on a large serving platter.

Green Beans with Bacon (Crack Green Beans)

These green beans with bacon are a simple side dish that combines crisp-tender green beans with savory, smoky bacon. Everything cooks together in one pan, letting the bacon flavor coat the beans perfectly. It's an easy recipe that works just as well for weeknight dinners as it does for holiday meals.

Green Beans with Bacon

A serving dish of green beans and potatoes with bacon.

Southern Style Green Beans and Potatoes

These Southern green beans and potatoes simmer together until tender, creating a comforting side dish full of classic flavor. The green beans soak up the savory broth while the potatoes become soft and hearty. It's a simple, homestyle recipe that is perfect for family dinners.

Green Beans and Potatoes

A baking dish of gluten free scalloped potatoes sitting on a marble counter.

Gluten Free & Dairy Free Scalloped Potatoes

These scalloped potatoes are layered with thinly sliced potatoes and baked in a creamy sauce until tender and bubbly. The top turns golden while the inside stays soft and rich, making every bite comforting and satisfying. It's a classic side dish that works beautifully for holiday meals or Sunday dinner.

Scalloped Potatoes

Southern Style Cornbread

This Southern cornbread bakes up with crisp edges and a soft, tender center that's perfect for soaking up soups and stews. Made in a hot skillet, it develops that classic golden crust that makes homemade cornbread so good. It's a simple, comforting recipe that belongs on the table anytime you want a taste of the South.

Southern Style Cornbread

Sweet Potato Casserole

This sweet potato casserole starts with a smooth, creamy sweet potato base and finishes with a crunchy pecan topping. The contrast of soft filling and crisp topping makes every bite rich and satisfying. It's a classic side dish that always feels right at home on a holiday table.

Sweet Potato Casserole

Broccoli Rice Casserole

This broccoli rice casserole is creamy, cheesy, and packed with tender broccoli and fluffy rice in every bite. It bakes up bubbly and golden, making it a comforting side dish that's always a crowd favorite. This twist on the classic is made completely gluten free & dairy free with no canned soups.

Broccoli Rice Casserole

Black Eyed Peas

These Southern-style black-eyed peas simmer slowly with savory seasonings until tender and full of flavor. The broth turns rich and hearty, making it perfect for serving with cornbread or spooning over rice. It's a classic comfort dish that's simple, satisfying, and always welcome on the dinner table.

Black Eyed Peas

Gluten Free Dinner Rolls

These gluten free dinner rolls bake up soft, fluffy, and golden on top with a tender crumb inside. They're perfect for soaking up gravy, serving alongside soup, or building the ultimate holiday plate. Fresh from the oven, they bring that classic homemade bread feel to any meal.

Gluten Free Dinner Rolls

Gluten Free Mashed Potatoes

These mashed potatoes turn out smooth, creamy, and full of buttery flavor with just the right amount of richness. They're the kind of comforting side dish that fits in just as easily at a weeknight dinner as it does on a holiday table. Serve them with gravy or enjoy them on their own for a classic favorite everyone loves.

Gluten Free Mashed Potatoes

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Gluten Free Corn Casserole (Corn Pudding)

This corn casserole bakes up soft, buttery, and packed with sweet corn in every bite. The texture sits somewhere between cornbread and a creamy casserole, making it a comforting addition to any meal. It's an easy side dish that's especially popular for holiday dinners and potlucks.

Gluten Free Corn Casserole

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Honey Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

These roasted Brussels sprouts are tossed with honey and balsamic vinegar, creating a sweet and tangy glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. The edges turn crisp while the centers stay tender, giving each bite great texture and flavor. It's a simple vegetable side that pairs easily with weeknight dinners or a holiday spread.

Honey Balsalmic Brussel Sprouts

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Roasted Broccoli and Potatoes

This sheet pan side dish pairs tender roasted potatoes with crisp broccoli florets, all seasoned simply and roasted until golden. The broccoli develops lightly charred edges while the potatoes turn soft inside with a crisp exterior. It's an easy vegetable dish that comes together on one pan and fits well alongside almost any main course.

Roasted Broccoli and Potatoes

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Instant Pot German Potato Salad

This German potato salad comes together quickly in the Instant Pot, with tender potatoes tossed in a warm, tangy dressing. Crispy bacon and a touch of vinegar give the dish its classic savory flavor. It's a hearty side that works well for cookouts, weeknight dinners, or holiday meals.

German Potato Salad

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Slow Cooker Collard Greens

These collard greens cook low and slow in the crockpot until tender and full of savory flavor. Smoked meat and seasonings infuse the greens with a rich broth that's perfect for soaking up with cornbread. It's a classic Southern side dish that's simple to prepare and great for family meals or holiday tables.

Slow Cooker Collard Greens

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Gluten Free Sweet Potato Biscuits

These sweet potato biscuits bake up soft and tender with a hint of natural sweetness from mashed sweet potatoes. The inside stays fluffy while the outside turns lightly golden in the oven. They're a cozy addition to dinner, especially alongside soups, stews, or a holiday meal.

Gluten Free Sweet Potato Biscuits

A bowl of carrots and cauliflower drizzled with white dressing.

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Roasted Carrots Cauliflower With Honey Tahini Sauce

This roasted vegetable dish combines sweet carrots and cauliflower florets tossed with simple seasonings and roasted until tender with caramelized edges. The vegetables develop deep flavor in the oven while staying crisp on the outside and soft inside. It's a colorful side that works well with everyday dinners or a larger holiday spread.

Roasted Carrots and Cauliflower

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Creamy Crock Pot Gluten Free Mac and Cheese

This slow cooker mac and cheese is creamy, cheesy, and incredibly easy to prepare. The pasta cooks right in the crock pot with a rich cheese sauce, creating a comforting dish with very little hands-on time. It's a great option for family dinners, potlucks, or holidays when you want a warm side that everyone will enjoy.

Gluten Free Mac and Cheese

Tiffany

Tiffany is the recipe developer, stylist and food photographer behind Well Fed Baker. As a lifelong baker who had to go gluten free and dairy free in 2016, Tiffany strives to share allergen friendly recipes that never feel like they are free from anything.