Take the stress out of cooking your Christmas meal this year, with this amazing Sheet Pan Christmas Dinner. Seasoned spiral ham is cooked with homemade Parker house rolls and prosciutto-wrapped asparagus for a fuss-free Christmas ham dinner the whole family will love.
What’s in this Christmas Ham Dinner?
Brown sugar glazed ham is cooked on a sheet pan with prosciutto-wrapped asparagus and homemade Parker house rolls for a delicious feast that will easily serve four people.
- 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 add 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.
Pro Tip: I use a brown sugar glaze on this ham, but you can use your favorite glaze.
Variations on Ham Dinner for Christmas
I love how easily this dish comes together! Each element complements the rest perfectly! If you’re looking for a different flavor ham glaze, try apple ginger glazed ham, orange honey glazed ham, or honey mustard maple glazed ham. Yum!
I opted for a pre-cooked, unseasoned spiral ham. If your ham is not pre-cooked, make sure the internal temperature reaches 145°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 360°F. Cook for 10 minutes per pound til the internal temperature reaches 135-140°F.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover sheet pan Christmas dinner covered with foil in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 360°F oven for about 10 minutes, or until warmed through.
How to Freeze
Freeze the components of this sheet pan Christmas dinner individually wrapped in airtight containers for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
This Christmas ham dinner is a great meal all by itself, but you can easily serve it alongside other holiday favorites like Cranberry Sauce, Roasted Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts, Green Bean Casserole, Creamy Mashed Potatoes, or Butternut Squash Stuffing.
Sheet Pan Christmas Dinner Recipe (Christmas Ham Dinner)
Ingredients
For the Parker House Rolls
- ¾ cup milk 170 grams, warm (100-110°F)
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast 6 grams
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 57 grams, divided (½ stick)
- 1 large egg 100 grams
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour 300 grams
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3 grams
For the Ham
- 4 pound boneless spiral ham
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
For the Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
- 3 ounces thinly-sliced prosciutto (about 8 pieces)
- ½ pound asparagus woody ends trimmed
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Recommended Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional, for the rolls)
Instructions
For the Parker House Rolls
- 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 milk, 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- Add 2 tablespoons of melted butter along with the egg. Whisk to combine.4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 large egg
- Add the flour and salt and stir them into the wet ingredients with a dough whisk or wooden spoon.2½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- When a shaggy dough forms, transfer the dough to a clean surface and knead until the dough is smooth, about 2 minutes.
- Set the dough aside to rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Punch the dough down and roll it into a ½-inch thick rectangle. Cut the dough into rectangles that are approximately 1 inch wide and 3 inches long.
- Brush the rolls with the remaining melted butter and roll them into circles. Repeat with the remaining pieces of dough.
- Leave the rolls in a warm place to rise again while you par-bake the ham.
For the Ham
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, thyme, and garlic. Rub the mixture all over the ham.¼ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme, 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic, 4 pound boneless spiral ham
- 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.
- Cover the ham with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
For the Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
- Slice the prosciutto in half vertically so you have thin strips.3 ounces thinly-sliced prosciutto
- Trim the woody ends from the asparagus and wrap each piece with one piece of prosciutto. Set aside until ready to use.½ pound asparagus
Assembly & Final Bake
- 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.
- Add the rolls to the bowl and brush the tops with any remaining melted butter.
- Bake for another 15 minutes.
- Finally, add the prosciutto-wrapped asparagus to the sheet pan and drizzle them with olive oil.1 teaspoon olive oil
- Bake for a final 10-12 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender and the rolls are golden brown.
- Slice the ham and serve with asparagus and rolls.
Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!
Becky’s 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.
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