
Planning Christmas dinner? If you’re making ham, you’ll need some side dishes! These are the best side dishes for Christmas for children.
Christmas can be hectic. There is a lot going on – church services, parties, presents, celebrations. Many of these events involve food.
Because Christmas falls so close Thanksgiving, I know that many families love to mix it up and make a Christmas ham.
Honey baked Hams are a favorite among my children and husband. It is easy to buy the ready-to-eat ham and then slice and heat it up. It makes cooking so easy.
It can be hard to plan a holiday meal. I can help you think of side dishes to go with your Christmas ham.
These are some kid-friendly side dishes you can serve with Christmas Ham
These are my top three favorite side dishes to have with ham, and they’re also great for kids.
- mashed potatoes
- Mac and cheese
- Dinner rolls
- Roasted carrots
- Baked apples
- corn
- fruit
Adults who eat ham often enjoy these extra sides.
- Deviled eggs
- scalloped potatoes
- Brussel sprouts
- Roasted asparagus
- Wild rice
- butternut squash
- green bean casserole
The following list contains specific recipes that are good with ham.












Check out my other Christmas recipes:
This easy honey butter skillet corn recipe is a great side dish to dinner or holiday meals. Here’s how to make it!
Angel Biscuits, sometimes called Bride’s Biscuits, are absolutely heavenly! They are light and fluffy, flaky, soft and great for sandwiches with leftover Ham.
Easy Cheesy Skloped Potatoes can be drenched with a creamy garlicky cream sauce.
This Christmas Tree Pull Apart bread is fun for the whole family. This side dish is great with Christmas Ham.
Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes Make a great side dish for Christmas dinner. The creamy potatoes pair well with Christmas Ham!
These corn fritters use whole kernels and a simple batter. These corn fritters can be served as a side dish to any meal. With a crispy exterior and soft interior, they’ll have you asking for more!
These mini potatoes are quick and easy to make. These mini potatoes make a great side dish for mains, roasts and barbecues that require some roasted carby goodness.
This quick and easy air fryer brocco recipe is the best. It’s tossed with olive oil, garlic salt, and nutritional yeast. Vegan friendly!
Homestyle Mac and cheese has the creamiest, best-tasting, and cheesiest mac and cheese you’ll find. It’s made with three cheeses and perfect for Christmas dinner!
Sweetest Sweet Potatoes. This is my favorite sweet potato recipe!
Fruit salad is a hit among kids. The refreshing flavors provide a nice contrast to savory meats. This colorful fruit salad is fun and festive! It will be loved by everyone!
Salads are great with holiday Hams but it can be difficult for children to eat them. This holiday version is beautiful and kids will love it!
This homemade applesauce is full of holiday flavors and can be made in the slow cooker.
These oven roasted sweet potatoes are tender and seasoned in sticky brown sugar topping. These delicious and delicious sweet potatoes require only 4 ingredients!
These Cheesy potato chips are a huge hit with kids! Crispy on the outside, tender potato wedges, and topped off with melted cheese.
These candied carrots are a favorite recipe of ours! This side dish is perfect for Christmas. It’s a sweet and savory dish that only requires 3 ingredients.
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