5 Go-To Easter Ham Recipes

Before you get to hoppin' down the bunny trail... do you have your Easter meal prepped and planned? Need a little nudge on a few ideas to start with?

Check out these five deliciously simple recipes we selected to make your weekend holiday hosting a breeze—for lunch, dinner, and leftovers alike! 


Apricot-Mustard & Herbed Panko Ham

Apricot-Mustard & Herbed Panko Ham

Watch the video recipe HERE!

Ingredients

  • 1 spiral sliced ham (7-8 pounds)
  • 1½ cups Food Club Apricot Preserves
  • 1 cup Food Club Brown Sugar
  • ¼ cup Asian-style hot mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Food Club Worcestershire Sauce
  • ¾ cup Food Club Panko Bread Crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 2 tablespoons Food Club Unsalted Butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • ½ cup hot water

Directions

  1. Place roasting rack in large roasting pan. Place ham, cut side down, on rack in pan; add ½-inch water to pan. Cover ham loosely with aluminum foil; let stand 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 325°. Bake ham 1 hour.
  2. In small saucepan, heat preserves, brown sugar, mustard and Worcestershire to a simmer over medium heat; simmer 2 minutes. In small bowl, stir breadcrumbs, chives, parsley, butter and zest.
  3. Brush ham with some glaze; bake, uncovered, 20 minutes, brushing with glaze after 10 minutes. Remove ham from oven; increase temperature to 400°. Brush ham with glaze; sprinkle with breadcrumb mixture. Bake 10 minutes longer or until internal temperature reaches 135° and breadcrumbs are browned.
  4. Transfer ham to serving platter; cover loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 15 minutes before serving (internal temperature will rise to 140° upon standing). Stir water into remaining glaze; serve with ham.

Sweet Bourbon Ham Glaze

Sweet Bourbon Ham Glaze

Watch the video recipe HERE!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups Food Club 100% Unsweetened Apple Juice from Concentrate
  • 2/3 cup packed Food Club Light Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Food Club Dijon Mustard
  • 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey
  • 1/4 cup Food Club 100% Honey
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

Directions

  1. In small saucepot, whisk apple juice, brown sugar, mustard, whiskey, honey, lemon juice, and thyme. Heat to a simmer over medium heat.
  2. Simmer 5 minutes, whisking occasionally. Makes about 3 cups.

Ham-Stuffed Mushrooms

Ham-Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients

  • 16 large cremini mushrooms
  • 1 cup Food Club Panko Bread Crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons Food Club Olive Oil, divided
  • 1 small yellow onion, minced
  • 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon Food Club Italian Seasoning
  • 1 cup Food Club Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1 cup cooked ham, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley, plus more for garnish

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove mushroom stems and use a spoon to scoop out dark mushroom gills, being careful not to break mushroom caps. Place mushrooms cup-side-up on a rimmed baking sheet and set aside
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add bread crumbs and cook, stirring frequently until golden-brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool and wipe out skillet. Add remaining olive oil and onion, red pepper, green pepper, salt and Italian seasoning. Cook until vegetables have softened, about 7 minutes. Transfer mixture to a large bowl and let cool 5 minutes. Add mozzarella cheese, ham and parsley. Stir to combine.
  3. Generously stuff each mushroom with filling mixture. Top with bread crumbs and bake for 25 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Ham and Cheese Sliders

Ham and Cheese Sliders

Ingredients

  • 12 Brookshire Brothers Fresh Harvest Brown 'n Serve Dinner Rolls
  • 12 slices ham
  • 8 ounces Food Club Swiss or Cheddar Cheese
  • 6 tablespoons Food Club Butter, melted and divided
  • 1 ½ teaspoons grainy mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Food Club Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
  • 1 teaspoon dried minced onion

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a bowl combine 4 tablespoons butter, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, poppy seeds, and dried onion.
  3. Cut the rolls in half separating the top and bottom. (If they are attached you don't need to separate each roll). Brush with the inside of the rolls remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
  4. Place the bottom in a baking pan. Layer about the ham onto and top the cheese.
  5. Top with the other half of the roll and gently spoon the butter mixture overtop.
  6. Bake uncovered about 20 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the tops are lightly browned. Serve warm.

Miniature Ham Sandwiches

Miniature Ham Sandwich Appetizers

Ingredients

  • Crav'n Flavor Thin Wheats
  • Cheese slices
  • Deli ham (or leftovers!)
  • Dill pickle slices

Directions

  1. Slice cheese in crescent or half moon shapes to fit atop the cracker.
  2. Slice pickles into cracker-sized portions.
  3. Arrange with cracker first, and top with cheese, then ham, then pickles. Enjoy!
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