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ham, prosciutto wrapped asparagus, and rolls on a sheet pan after baking

Sheet Pan Christmas Dinner Recipe (Christmas Ham Dinner)

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Rise Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 1274kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
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.
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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Equipment

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
  • 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

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
    ingredients for parker house rolls in a white bowl
  • 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
    dough for parker house rolls in a white bowl before rising
  • 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.
    parker house dinner rolls dough in a white bowl after rising
  • 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.
    parker house rolls dough rolled out on a cutting board and sliced
  • Brush the rolls with the remaining melted butter and roll them into circles. Repeat with the remaining pieces of dough.
    parker house rolls dough rolled out on a cutting board and cut into squares before baking
  • 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
    ingredients for brown sugar 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.
    brown sugar ham on a sheet pan before baking
  • 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
    ingredients for prosciutto wrapped asparagus
  • 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
    prosciutto wrapped asparagus spears on a white plate

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.
    ham and rolls on a sheet pan before baking
  • 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
    ham, prosciutto wrapped asparagus, and rolls on a sheet pan before baking
  • 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.
    ham, prosciutto wrapped asparagus, and rolls on a sheet pan after baking

Video

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.
Storage: Store sheet pan Christmas dinner covered with aluminum foil in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or freeze individual components in airtight containers or Ziplock bags for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 1274kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 101g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 427mg | Sodium: 6005mg | Potassium: 1643mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 952IU | Vitamin C: 110mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 9mg