Best 5 Grandmas Ham Recipes

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In the realm of culinary nostalgia, few dishes evoke the warmth and comfort of Grandma's ham. A staple of family gatherings and holiday feasts, this classic dish holds a special place in our hearts. Whether it's the sweet and savory glaze, the tender and juicy meat, or the memories it evokes, Grandma's ham is a dish that brings people together. With countless variations and secret family recipes, the pursuit of the perfect Grandma's ham is a culinary quest that every home cook should embark on. From simple and elegant preparations to more elaborate and decadent creations, the possibilities are endless. Let's delve into the secrets of this timeless dish and explore the journey to finding the best recipe to cook Grandma's ham.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S CREAMY HAM CASSEROLE



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One of my kid's favorite casseroles. Best recipe the day after a big ham supper!

Provided by lwelsh

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 ounce) package egg noodles
1 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 small onion, minced
⅓ pound processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cubed
½ cup crushed potato chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain.
  • Mix egg noodles, ham, evaporated milk, cream of chicken soup, onion, and processed cheese food in a 9x13-inch baking dish until evenly distributed.
  • Bake in preheated oven until bubbly and cheese food is melted, about 1 hour. About 5 minutes before end of baking, sprinkle chips atop casserole and return to oven; bake for 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 82.2 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 1039.1 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

GRANDMA'S HAM



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This is an easy delicious ham that my grandma has made every year for Christmas, I got to make it for the first time last year for my family and it is always wonderful and beautiful.

Provided by Fawn

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham     Whole

Time 4h40m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (12 pound) whole ham
1 liter ginger ale (such as Vernors®)
1 cup brown sugar
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple slices, drained, reserve juice
toothpicks
1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Place ham in a roasting pan.
  • Pour ginger ale into the roasting pan. Rub brown sugar over the ham. Attach pineapple slices to outside of ham with toothpicks. Secure a cherry into the middle of each pineapple slice again using toothpicks. Pour reserved pineapple juice into pan with ginger ale. Tent aluminum foil over the ham.
  • Bake ham in preheated oven for 4 hours. Remove aluminum foil and continue baking another 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 663 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 148.1 mg, Fat 40.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 51.6 g, SaturatedFat 14.3 g, Sodium 2846.8 mg, Sugar 18.8 g

GRANDMA'S BAKED HAM SALAD SANDWICHES



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This is another tried-and-true recipe I found in my grandma's recipe box. I love seeing her handwriting on faded notecards. - Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1/2 cup sliced sweet pickles
4 hard-boiled large eggs, finely chopped
3/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion
1/4 cup mayonnaise
6 onion rolls, split

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place ham and pickles in a food processor; pulse until almost smooth. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in eggs, celery, onion and mayonnaise. Spread 1/2 cup over each roll bottom; replace tops. Wrap each in foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake until heated through, 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 153mg cholesterol, Sodium 971mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

GRANDMAG'S BAKED CHRISTMAS HAM



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We always have a huge smoked ham at Christmas. When my children were little I never slept Christmas Eve night, I always stayed up and cooked the Christmas ham, and waited on Santa. My GrannyN use to cook hers this way, the only thing I changed is I don't pre-bake the ham in brown paper bags like she did. Cook times vary from the size of the ham used. Our ham at Christmas is usually 25-30 pounds. Check the package wrap for suggested cook times for the pound ham that you purchased. My final cook times are approximate, it depends on the thermometer readings. I have also posted a great recipe for leftover ham.

Provided by GrandmaG

Categories     Ham

Time 5h

Yield 1 Ham

Number Of Ingredients 7

20 -30 lbs whole smoked ham
1 (16 ounce) can pineapple slices, set aside the liquid (if you have a smaller ham use the 4 ounce can)
8 maraschino cherries, whole, set aside 2 teaspoons liquid (I use the red and the green colored ones)
2 (16 ounce) boxes brown sugar (I use dark brown sugar)
1 (1 ounce) jar whole cloves
1 cup honey
wooden toothpick

Steps:

  • Wash ham throughly.
  • Cut diagional criss crossed lines one inch apart, one inch deep.
  • When you are finished the cut lines should look diamond shape.
  • This has to be done all around the whole ham.
  • Insert whole clove in each crossed section.
  • Try to push the clove down at least an inch into the meat.
  • Bake one hour covered, in very deep baking pan, at 275 degrees.
  • This is where my GrannyN would have the ham in a paper bag.
  • Drain off fat.
  • Bake another hour covered at 275 degrees.
  • Drain off fat.
  • Let ham sit uncovered while you warm the honey.
  • Pour honey over the ham, and cook uncovered for an hour at 300 degrees.
  • Remove from oven and drain.
  • Let sit until cool to touch, about 30 minutes.
  • The ham top should be a little sticky.
  • If not it's ok.
  • When cool, using your hands, pack brown sugar all over the top and sides of ham.
  • Pushing the sugar in the cut slices.
  • Push tooth picks through the cherries.
  • Place pineapple rings on top of ham using toothpick with cherries to hold in place.
  • Insert meat thermometer.
  • Mix together pineapple juice and cherry juice.
  • Divide.
  • Pour half of mixture in bottom of pan.
  • Cover, and bake for 2 hours at 350 degrees.
  • Check doneness.
  • Usually at this point the ham is usually done.
  • Last 30 minutes, Uncover and pour remainder of pineapple juice on top.

GRANDMA'S HAM CASSEROLE



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This is a casserole my grandmother would serve using her leftover ham from Easter. I also make it to use up leftover ham, or I buy a ham slice and make it anytime because so many people like it. Enjoy!

Provided by TasteTester

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium cauliflower
4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups cubed cooked ham (the cubes shouldn't be too big)
1 (3 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 cup soft breadcrumbs (grate bread or put in the food processor, any bread will work but I prefer a firmer one like Pepperi)
1 tablespoon cold butter or 1 tablespoon margarine

Steps:

  • Cut cauliflower into florets (about 3 cups). Cook in boiling salted water to cover 10 to 12 minutes, or until tender; drain and set aside.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly, until mixture begins to thicken. Lower heat to medium. Add cheese and sour cream, stirring until cheese melts. (Do not boil.).
  • Stir cauliflower, ham and mushrooms into cheese sauce; pour into a 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly over casserole. Cut 1 tablespoon butter into pieces and sprinkle evenly over breadcrumbs.
  • Bake casserole, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.4, Fat 29.7, SaturatedFat 16.2, Cholesterol 103.2, Sodium 332.3, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.3, Protein 22.2

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of ham: Select a ham that is fully cooked and weighs between 10 and 15 pounds. A bone-in ham will have more flavor than a boneless ham, but it will also be more difficult to carve.
  • Prepare the ham properly: Remove the ham from the refrigerator about an hour before cooking to allow it to come to room temperature. This will help the ham cook evenly.
  • Score the ham: Use a sharp knife to score the ham in a diamond pattern. This will help the glaze penetrate the ham and create a crispy crust.
  • Glaze the ham: Brush the ham with a glaze made from brown sugar, honey, and spices. This will help the ham caramelize and develop a delicious flavor.
  • Cook the ham slowly: Cook the ham in a preheated oven at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes per pound. This will help the ham cook evenly and prevent it from drying out.
  • Let the ham rest: After the ham is cooked, let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the ham and make it easier to carve.

Conclusion:

Whether you're serving it for a holiday dinner or a casual family meal, Grandma's Ham is sure to be a hit. With its tender, juicy meat and flavorful glaze, this ham is a classic dish that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a special meal to make, give Grandma's Ham a try. You won't be disappointed!

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