This Ham and Cheese Croissant Casserole is filled with comforting flavors of croissants, eggs, ham and plenty of melty cheese. It’s quick and easy to throw together for a yummy dish that works for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

Breakfast casseroles are the best way to feed a crowd in the morning! From savory to sweet, we’ve got you covered for delicious recipes the whole family will be excited to wake for. Try this sweet croissant breakfast casserole with fresh berries and cream cheese custard or this savory everything bagel casserole and you should definitely add everyone’s favorite best breakfast casserole to the menu!

What’s in a Croissant Casserole?

Made from basic ingredients, many of which you probably already have in your kitchen, this croissant bake is so easy! See the recipe card below for a list of exact measurements.

• Day-Old Croissant Pieces: These soak up the custard mixture to give each bite delicious flavor and the perfect tender texture.
• Eggs: You’ll need 6 large eggs to hold all of the ingredients together, and ensure the casserole bakes properly.
• Half and Half: Adds creamy richness.
• Seasonings: A blend of garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper will bring out delicious flavor.
• Ham: For convenience, I like to use cubed, cooked ham that’s ready to go!
• Cheeses: A mix of shredded cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese makes this perfectly cheesy and irresistible.
• Butter: For greasing the baking dish to keep everything from sticking and also to add richness to the dish.

How Do You Make Ham and Cheese Croissant Casserole?

This casserole comes together with just 10 minutes of prep! Then, pop it in the oven and let it get cheesy and golden brown. The whole family will be anxiously awaiting that first bite! Trust me, it’s worth the wait!

1. Prep: Preheat an oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with softened butter. Be generous with the butter as it will add to the flavor of the casserole.
2. Make the Egg Custard: Dice the croissants into about 1-inch pieces and set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
3. Combine the Ingredients: To the bowl of eggs add the croissants, diced ham, and the cheddar and Swiss cheese. Stir to combine everything well.
4. Bake: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Cover the casserole with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
5. Cool and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to cool at least 10 minutes before serving.

More Croissant Recipes

A good croissant is absolutely incredible on it’s own with soft centers and buttery flakey crust, but it can also be used in so many different recipes. I’ve done quite a bit of experimenting and here are some of my favorite ways to enjoy them.

Breakfast

Ham and Cheese Croissant

15 mins

Dinner

Monte Cristo Croissant Sandwich

15 mins

Breakfast

Almond Croissants

35 mins

Desserts

Croissant Bread Pudding

1 hr 30 mins

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Ham and Cheese Croissant Casserole

This Ham and Cheese Croissant Casserole is filled with comforting flavors of croissants, eggs, ham and plenty of melty cheese. It's quick and easy to throw together for a yummy dish that works for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

Course Breakfast, brunch

Cuisine American

Keyword Ham and Cheese Croissant Casserole

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes minutes

Total Time 55 minutes minutes

Servings 8 servings

Calories 269kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 8-10 day-old croissants, or 6-7 large croissants
• 6 large eggs
• 1 ½ cup half and half
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 1 pound cubed ham, fully cooked
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• Butter for greasing the baking dish

Instructions

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit and grease a 9X13 inch baking dish with softened butter. Be generous with the butter as it will add to the flavor of the casserole.
• Dice the croissants into about 1 inch pieces and set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
• To the bowl of eggs add the croissants, diced ham, and the cheddar and swiss cheese. Stir to combine everything well.
• Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Cover the casserole with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
• Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to cool at least 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 194mg | Sodium: 1285mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 699IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 239mg | Iron: 1mg

Lemon angel pie is a delightful dessert straight from heaven! It has a creamy lemon filling inside a sweet, airy meringue crust, then topped with fresh whipped cream. Every bite is pure bliss!

Lemon lovers get ready! This lemon angel pie immediately won me over and I can’t wait for you to try it. For more lemony goodness, I always recommend these brownies, this cheesecake, or my lemonade pie.

What is Lemon Angel Pie?

Lemon angel pie is light, creamy, and bursting with zingy lemon flavor! The whipped lemon filling pairs perfectly with the sweet and crispy meringue crust. If you ask me, the pie gets its name from the white pillowy crust that resembles clouds. Angel pie is a popular vintage pie recipe that has been around for quite some time! When it first made its debut it was known as a Schaum torte filled with sweetened cream. This lemon version starts with a meringue crust that reminds me of pavlova, and a delicious homemade lemon curd. You will love the combination of fresh flavors and textures. This lemon angel pie is a little slice of heaven!

Everyone loves pie, and this lemon angel pie will forever be requested at holidays and gatherings. Similar to my lemon meringue pie, this sweet and tangy dessert is always a crowd pleaser!

Ingredients Needed

The ingredients to make this lemon angel pie are pretty minimal! Nothing too out of the ordinary, just make sure to have fresh lemons on hand. This is the perfect spring or summer dessert when you want a light sweet treat!

Meringue Crust

• Egg White: Egg whites are the base of every meringue recipe.
• Cream of Tartar: Stabilizes the egg whites and creates the peaks.
• Granulated Sugar: This adds the perfect sweetness to the meringue crust.

Lemon Filling

• Egg Yolks: The key to making a rich lemon curd recipe.
• Granulated Sugar: The sweetness in the filling to balance out the tart lemon flavor.
• Fresh Lemon Juice: Fresh squeezed is always BEST, so skip bottled lemon juice here.
• Lemon Zest: Zest takes the lemony flavor to the next level, don’t leave it out!
• Salt: Just a pinch!
• Unsalted Butter:  Use unsalted room-temperature butter. It helps create a rich filling.

Whipped Cream

• Heavy Whipping Cream: Cold heavy whipping cream gives the best results.
• Powdered Sugar: Sweetens the cream!

Lemon Angel Pie Recipe

This lemon angel pie recipe has a few steps, but it is worth every single bite! Make the crust ahead of time then assemble the pie the next day if you want. Trust me, don’t let the steps intimidate you because this is the most incredible pie!

Meringue Crust

1. Preheat Oven/ Prepare the Pie Dish: Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9-inch pie dish with pan spray and set aside.
2. Beat the Egg Whites: Add the egg whites to the bowl of a stand mixer and beat on high with the whisk attachment until very foamy. Add the cream of tartar and whip on high until soft peaks form.
3. Add the Sugar and Beat to Form Stiff Peaks: Gradually add in the sugar and beat on high until the meringue is glossy and stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes.
4. Spread the Meringue in the Pie Dish: Add the meringue to the pie dish and use a large spoon to spread the meringue evenly over the bottom of the dish and up the sides as well to form the crust.
5. Bake: Bake for 45-50 minutes, until the meringue has puffed up and is turning golden brown.
6. Cool: Remove the meringue from the oven and let it cool completely. 

Lemon Filling

1. Whisk the Egg Yolks, Sugar, Lemon Juice, Zest, and Salt: In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt. 
2. Heat the Lemon Filling: Heat in the microwave for 4 minutes, stopping every 30 seconds to whisk the mixture well. It will bubble up and thicken as it cooks. 
3. Cover and Chill: Cover and let the lemon filling chill in the refrigerator until the meringue crust is completely cooled. 

Whipped Cream

1. Beat the Whipping Cream and Powdered Sugar: Add the whipping cream and powdered sugar to a large bowl. Beat with a hand mixer or the whisk attachment of a stand mixer until you reach medium-stiff peaks.
2. Fold Half of the Whipped Cream Into the Lemon Filling: Fold a spoonful or two of the whipped cream into the lemon filling to loosen it up (it will firm up a lot as it chills), folding in more and more until half of the whipped cream has been folded in.
3. Spread the Lemon Filling Into the Crust: Add the lemon cream to the meringue crust and smooth over the top. 
4. Top With Remaining Whipped Cream and Chill: Top with the remaining whipped cream and cover. Chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight. As it chills the meringue crust will soften. 
5. Serve: Add fresh lemon zest to the top of the lemon angel pie before serving, if desired.

More Lemon Desserts to Try

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Blueberry Lemon Upside-Down Cake

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Lemon Angel Pie

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Strawberry Lemon Blondies

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Desserts

Lemon Tiramisu

3 hrs 6 mins

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Lemon Angel Pie

Lemon angel pie is a delightful dessert straight from heaven! It has a creamy lemon filling inside a sweet, airy meringue crust, then topped with fresh whipped cream. Every bite is pure bliss!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword banana cream pie recipe, gluten free, gluten free pie crust, lemon meringue pie, lemon pie, vintage dessert recipe, vintage recipe

Prep Time 35 minutes minutes

Cook Time 55 minutes minutes

chill time 4 hours hours

Total Time 5 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Servings 8 servings

Calories 419kcal

Ingredients

Meringue Crust

• 4 egg whites
• ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 cup granulated sugar

Lemon Filling

• 4 egg yolks
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 ½ tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature

Whipped Cream

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions

Meringue Crust

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9-inch pie dish with pan spray and set aside.
• Add the egg whites to the bowl of a stand mixer and beat on high with the whisk attachment until very foamy. Add the cream of tartar and whip on high until soft peaks begin to form.
• Gradually add in the sugar and beat on high until the meringue is glossy and stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes.
• Add the meringue to the pie dish and use a large spoon to spread the meringue evenly over the bottom of the dish and up the sides as well to form the crust.
• Bake for 45-50 minutes, until the meringue has puffed up and is turning golden brown.
• Remove the meringue from the oven and let it cool completely.

Lemon Filling

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt.
• Heat in the microwave for 4 minutes, stopping every 30 seconds to whisk the mixture well. It will bubble up and thicken as it cooks.
• Cover and let the lemon filling chill in the refrigerator until the meringue crust is completely cooled.

Whipped Cream

• Add the whipping cream and powdered sugar to a large bowl. Beat with a hand mixer or the whisk attachment of a stand mixer until you reach medium-stiff peaks.
• Fold a spoonful or two of the whipped cream into the lemon filling to loosen it up (it will firm up a lot as it chills), folding in more and more until half of the whipped cream has been folded in.
• Add the lemon cream to the meringue crust and smooth over the top.
• Top with the remaining whipped cream and cover. Chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight. As it chills the meringue crust will soften.
• Add fresh lemon zest to the top of the pie before serving, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 172mg | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 1093IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 0.4mg

Sheet pan eggs are not only fluffy and full of flavor, but the best way to meal prep eggs or feed a crowd! Add your favorite mix-ins and serve as-is or use them to make breakfast sandwiches or as a topping for avocado toast!

No matter how you make them, eggs are one of the best ways to enjoy a satisfying breakfast! We make some type of eggs almost every morning, and there are so many different ways to serve them. Try flavorful crustless quiche, these fuss-free baked scrambled eggs or these perfectly-portioned egg muffins.

Sheet Pan Eggs Recipe

Up your breakfast game with sheet pan eggs! There’s no better way to whip up a quick, delicious breakfast to feed lots of hungry mouths. You won’t have to hassle with standing over the stove and cooking a few eggs at a time! By using a single sheet pan, you add your favorite mix-ins and let the oven do all of the work.

Similarly to other egg recipes like scrambled eggs or an omelette, you can customize these to your liking! We’re adding in our favorite ingredients like red bell pepper, bacon, green onions and spinach. The result is a pan of baked eggs with the texture of a frittata that are wonderfully fluffy and flavorful. They’re a breeze to prepare, easy to serve, and everyone will love them. They are great for food prepping, holiday breakfasts or just having plenty eggs to go around and keep everyone full until lunch. Such a convenient way to make a large breakfast without too much fuss. Here’s what you need to make them!

Ingredients Needed

This sheet pan eggs recipe uses just a handful of simple ingredients. And the best part is they come together so easily to create a sheet of deliciously soft, savory goodness!

• Eggs: This recipe uses a full carton of large eggs!
• Heavy Whipping Cream: Combined with the eggs to give them a fluffy texture and make them perfectly rich.
• Bacon: Crispy and delicious, bacon and eggs are a match made in heaven!
• Red Bell Pepper: Finely chopped sweet peppers give the eggs a little texture and freshness in every bite!
• Green Onions: For savory onion deliciousness.
• Salt and Pepper: To taste! 
• Spinach: Increases the nutrients while adding color.

How to Make Sheet Pan Eggs

Sheet pan eggs are so quick and easy to whip up. They are great for holiday brunches or hosting overnight guests. Looking for more sheet pan breakfast recipes? Try this recipe for sheet pan pancakes!

1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a sheet pan by spraying it with non-stick cooking spray and lining it with parchment paper then spraying it down with non-stick cooking spray again.
2. Beat the Eggs: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy whipping cream. Set aside.
3. Fry the Bacon: Heat a skillet over medium high heat, cook the bacon until it has reached the desired doneness. Remove the bacon from the pan and set it on some paper towels to cool. Chop the cooled bacon into bits.
4. Sauté the Bell Pepper: Remove most of the bacon grease from the pan, leave about 1 tablespoon. Add the chopped bell pepper to the pan and sauté until it is tender and just begins to brown.
5. Combine All Ingredients: Add the bacon bits, cooked bell pepper, green onions, spinach, and salt and pepper to the egg mixture. Whisk everything together.
6. Bake: Pour the egg mixture into the prepared pan and bake it for 12-15 minutes or until the eggs are thoroughly cooked through.
7. Serve: Remove from the oven, cut into sections and enjoy!

More Easy Breakfast Recipes

You know what they say, breakfast is the most important meal of the day! It’s a good thing we have so many easy and delicious breakfast recipes to try! Here are a few of my favorites that you’re sure to love just as much as I do.

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Breakfast Sliders

20 mins

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Easy Homemade Air Fryer Pop Tarts (2 ways!)

20 mins

Breakfast

Egg in a Hole

15 mins

Breakfast

Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites

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Sheet Pan Eggs

Sheet pan eggs are not only fluffy and full of flavor, but the best way to meal prep eggs or feed a crowd! Add your favorite mix-ins and serve as-is or use them to make breakfast sandwiches or as a topping for avocado toast!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword baked eggs, sheet pan eggs

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 12 Servings

Calories 125kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 12 large eggs
• ½ cup heavy whipping cream
• 8 slices bacon
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• ¼ cup green onions, sliced
• salt and pepper to taste
• additional green onions for topping
• ½ cup spinach, chopped

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a sheet pan by spraying it with non-stick cooking spray and lining it with parchment paper then spraying it down with non-stick cooking spray again.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy whipping cream. Set aside.
• Heat a skillet over medium high heat, cook the bacon until it has reached the desired doneness. Remove the bacon from the pan and set it on some paper towels to cool. Chop the cooled bacon into bits.
• Remove most of the bacon grease from the pan, leave about 1 tablespoon. Add the chopped bell pepper to the pan and sauté until it is tender and just begins to brown.
• Add the bacon bits, cooked bell pepper, green onions, spinach, and salt and pepper to the egg mixture. Whisk everything together.
• Pour the egg mixture into the prepared pan and bake it for 12-15 minutes or until the eggs are thoroughly cooked through.
• Remove from the oven, cut into sections and enjoy!

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or in the freezer up to 2 months. 

You can customize the fillings in these eggs any way you want, cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage, jalapeños, or diced tomatoes would make great additions!

Nutrition

Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 834IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg

This honey-glazed ham is coated with delicious brown sugar and sweet honey glaze! It’s tender and juicy and goes with everything which makes it ideal for any holiday meal!

The holidays at our house always have meat that’s the star of the show! Try this Turkey, Prime Rib, or Beef Wellington next for more delicious recipes to enjoy for your holiday dinner!

The BEST Honey Glazed Ham Recipe

Trust me, this honey glazed ham is one of the most tender and juicy hams you will ever have. Whether it’s Easter or Christmas, this ham is sure to be the star of the dinner table! This ham also goes well with a bunch of different sides. You can mix and match! And did I mention the potential of the leftovers? Use your leftover ham for Sliders, Quiche, or even this Ham and Eggs Potato Hash!

A lot of people ask me how to bake the perfect ham. It’s pretty simple but there are a few tricks to get your ham to taste fantastic. My favorite tip is to use is a simple honey ham glaze so the ham has a sweet, caramelized flavor. Once you have made it once like this, you won’t want it any other way.

Ingredient List

I love the smell of ham baking in the oven, it gets me so excited for the holidays! See the recipe card below for a list of exact ingredient measurements.

• Ham: You want to get a ham that is about 5 pounds and precooked. I used a boneless, spiral-cut ham, but a bone-in ham will also work.
• Butter: For richness!
• Honey: So the glaze has sweet flavor and the perfect sticky texture.
• Brown Sugar: For the perfect caramelized outer layer. A must for honey glazed ham!
• Cinnamon and Cloves: These extra spices are optional but I LOVE the added flavor. It complements the ham perfectly!

How to Make a Honey Glazed Ham

For easy prep, you can get a precooked ham at your local grocery store! If you choose a larger ham simply double the glaze mixture to have enough to cover over your ham. 

1. Let Your Ham Rest: Take the ham out of the refrigerator and allow it to rest for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Make the Glaze: Prepare the glaze by heating the butter, honey, brown sugar, and spices in a medium saucepan on medium-low heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the glaze starts to thicken. Remove from the heat and allow the glaze to slightly cool.
3. Prepare Ham, Add the Glaze: Place the ham in the middle of the baking dish or roasting pan cut side down. Brush half of the glaze on top and get in all the crevices! Cover the ham completely with foil so the ham doesn’t dry out.
4. Bake: Bake the ham according to how many pounds you have, about 15 minutes per pound. My ham took about 1 ½ hours.
5. Glaze and Broil: Once the ham is warmed through, remove the foil to caramelize the top. Brush additional glaze on top of the ham. Save some for serving if you would like! Adjust the heat to broil and let the glaze caramelize and darken for about 3-5 minutes. Watch it closely!
6. Rest: Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing! Serve with your favorite vegetable side dish and mashed potatoes!

Make it a Meal!

This honey glazed baked ham is a tried and true favorite and will become your family’s new tradition soon enough. Here are a bunch of ideas for other side dish recipes that you can make with it to complete the meal! Ham is great because it goes with everything. So mix and match with some of these and you are sure to have a holiday meal to remember!

Side Dishes

Garlic Parmesan Green Beans with Bacon

20 mins

Rolls

1-Hour Rolls

1 hr 3 mins

Side Dishes

Classic Potato Salad Recipe

30 mins

Salads

Creamy Poppyseed Fruit Salad

10 mins

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Classic Honey Glazed Ham

This honey-glazed ham is coated with delicious brown sugar and sweet honey glaze! It’s tender and juicy and goes with everything which makes it ideal for any holiday meal!

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword ham, honey glazed ham

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 2 hours hours

Total Time 2 hours hours 20 minutes minutes

Servings 12 people

Calories 137kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 1 (10-12 pound) bone-in or boneless fully cooked spiral ham
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup honey
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon cloves

Instructions

• Take the ham out of the refrigerator and allow it to rest for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Prepare the glaze by heating the butter, honey, brown sugar, and spices in a medium saucepan on medium-low heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the glaze starts to thicken. Remove from the heat and allow the glaze to slightly cool.
• Place the ham in the middle of the baking dish or roasting pan cut side down. Brush half of the glaze on top and get in all the crevices! Cover the ham completely with foil so the ham doesn't dry out.
• Bake the ham according to how many pounds you have, about 15 minutes per pound. My ham took about 1 ½ hours.
• Once the ham is warmed through, remove the foil to caramelize the top. Brush additional glaze on top of the ham. Save some for serving if you would like! Adjust the heat to broil and let the glaze caramelize and darken for about 3-5 minutes. Watch it closely!
• Remove the ham from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing!

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Notes

Updated on March 25, 2024

Originally posted on December 16, 2018

Nutrition

Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.2mg

Elevate your Easter ham with this super easy homemade glaze! Made with simple spices, brown sugar, honey, and butter, it’s the best way to add extra flavor and texture. A must-make!

If you’re looking for some last-minute recipes to add to your Easter lineup, I’ve got you covered: roasted brown butter honey garlic carrots, garlic herb mashed potatoes, and the BEST deviled eggs!

Brown Sugar and Honey Ham Glaze

Want to impress everyone with a delicious ham for Easter or Christmas that looks and tastes amazing? This glaze recipe is super easy and will make your ham the star of the show! It’s packed with warm and inviting flavors like cinnamon, cloves, and a hint of nutmeg. The brown sugar and honey add sweetness, and the secret ingredient, ground mustard, gives it an extra pop of flavor that everyone will love.

Brushing this glaze on your ham before (and during) the cooking process will make it super juicy and flavorful. And that caramelized crust? Crispy, sticky-sweet, and oh-so-satisfying. Seriously, a holiday must-make! It will take your ham to the next level.

Glaze Ingredients

Let’s get into the ingredients for this amazing brown sugar ham glaze and what each of them do! If you’re looking for exact measurements, they can all be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

• Butter: This adds richness and helps create that beautiful caramelized crust.
• Light Brown Sugar: The main sweetener of the glaze! Light brown sugar will also contribute to that caramelized outer layer. If you only have dark brown sugar, that works too – it will just add a slightly deeper molasses flavor.
• Honey: Another sweetener, honey adds some extra flavor but also gives the ham glaze the perfect texture. Nice and sticky! You can also substitute maple syrup for a similar flavor, but reduce the amount by a tablespoon since maple syrup is sweeter.
• Ground Mustard: Don’t worry, this won’t make your glaze taste too mustard-y! It adds a subtle tang that cuts through the sweetness and brings out all the other flavors.
• Spices: A sprinkle of cinnamon, cloves, and a hint of nutmeg take the flavor of this glaze to the next level.

Recipe for Homemade Ham Glaze

I know preparing a holiday dinner can get hectic. But look- this ham glaze only takes 5 minutes to mix up. It really is a necessity! Add it to that tasty ham and thank me later!

1. Combine Ingredients: In a small saucepan, add the butter, brown sugar, honey, ground mustard, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg if using.
2. Whisk: Over medium-high heat, whisk until the butter melts, the sugar dissolves, and the ingredients are smooth and combined.
3. Warm Through: Continue to heat for 1-2 minutes or until the glaze is warmed through.
4. Add to Ham Before and During Cooking: Baste the glaze on top of your ham before it goes in the oven to cook. Save some glaze to baste on the ham throughout the cooking process and right before serving.

And if You Need a Good Ham Recipe…

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Ham Glaze

Elevate your Easter ham with this super easy homemade glaze! Made with simple spices, brown sugar, honey, and butter, it’s the best way to add extra flavor and texture. A must-make!

Course condiment, Sauce

Cuisine American

Keyword easy ham glaze, ham glaze, ham glaze recipe

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1 10-pound ham

Calories 1586kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
• ½ cup honey
• 1 tablespoon ground mustard
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
• dash ground nutmeg, optional

Instructions

• In a small saucepan, add the butter, brown sugar, honey, ground mustard, cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg if using.
• Over medium-high heat, whisk until the butter melts, the sugar dissolves, and the ingredients are smooth and combined.
• Continue to heat for 1-2 minutes or until the glaze is warmed through.
• Baste the glaze on top of your ham before it goes in the oven to cook. Save some glaze to baste on the ham throughout the cooking process and right before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 1586kcal | Carbohydrates: 304g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 420mg | Potassium: 377mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 300g | Vitamin A: 1421IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 3mg

Tender and juicy ribeye roast is an incredibly succulent cut of beef. Seasoned with a garlic herb butter rub and cooked to the perfect melt-in-your-mouth temperature. An impressive and delicious roast made easy!

I love a delicious roast! It’s my go-to meal for Sunday dinner, to feed a crowd, or whenever we want a comforting home-cooked meal! For more incredible roast recipes, try my Mississippi pork roast, this melt-in-your-mouth pot roast, or my easy 3-packet roast is always a hit!

Beef Ribeye Roast

What is ribeye roast? Ribeye roast comes from the same cut of beef as prime rib. They both originate in the primal rib of the cow, but there is a difference between these two cuts of beef. Ribeye roast is cut from the lower portion of the primal rib and prime rib is cut from the higher portion of the rib. While prime rib is traditionally cooked with the bone-in, ribeye roast is typically boneless and is the boneless version of prime rib. Ribeye roast is also more affordable! I learned a lot about this from my butcher! Ribeye roasts are often cut down and put on the shelf as ribeye steaks. So be sure to order a whole roast if your grocery store doesn’t typically keep them on the shelf. Trust me, you NEED to make this tender and succulent roast!

Once you have your roast, generously slather it with a tasty herbed butter then pop it in the oven! It’s so easy that you’ll have time to make the perfect side dishes to go along with it. Serve your ribeye roast with these 1-hour rolls and tender asparagus.

Ingredients You Will Need

These ribeye roast ingredients are super simple and make the roast extra flavorful! All you need is the herbed butter ingredients and the roast. So easy! Follow the recipe card below for exact measurements.

• Boneless Ribeye Roast: The butcher can help you find a 6-pound boneless ribeye roast if you need help!
• Unsalted Butter: Room temperature is easier to work with.
• Ground Black Pepper: For seasoning.
• Kosher Salt: For seasoning.
• Fresh Rosemary and Thyme: Fresh chopped herbs give the best flavor.
• Fresh Garlic: You will love the garlic flavor in the tasty herbed butter!

Ribeye Roast Recipe

This ribeye roast is extremely simple to prepare so there is no need to be intimidated. Make your herbed butter, slather it on the roast, and let the oven do the rest. You will love the AMAZING smell it gives your kitchen and everyone will be excited for dinner!

1. Prepare the Roast: Place a roasting rack in a large roasting pan. Remove the roast from the refrigerator and tie butcher’s twine tightly around it every 1 ½-2 inches. Place the roast in the roasting pan. Set aside and let it sit for up to 2 hours to come to room temperature.
2. Make the Herbed Butter: Prepare the herbed butter by combining the softened butter with the salt, pepper, herbs, and garlic.
3. Spread Butter on the Roast: Once the meat is ready to roast, heat the oven to 475 degrees Fahrenheit. Rub the butter all over the outside of the meat.
4. Cook: When the oven is ready, roast at 475 for 15 minutes before lowering the heat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook for an additional 13-15 minutes per pound until the center of the roast reaches 125 degrees Fahrenheit, for medium-rare doneness. For alternative doneness, see the tips section.
5. Rest: Remove the roast from the oven, transfer to a plate, and cover it with foil. Let it rest for 25-30 minutes before slicing and serving. Serve with au jus and horseradish, if desired.

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Ribeye Roast

Tender and juicy ribeye roast is an incredibly succulent cut of beef. Seasoned with a garlic herb butter rub and cooked to the perfect melt-in-your-mouth temperature. An impressive and delicious roast made easy!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword Christmas entree, crossrib roast, Easter Entree, Easter main course, prime rib roast, Ribeye roast

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour 45 minutes minutes

rest time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 2 hours hours 25 minutes minutes

Servings 12 servings

Calories 613kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 6 pound boneless ribeye roast
• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 4 tablespoons kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 4 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced

Instructions

• Place a roasting rack in a large roasting pan. Remove the roast from the refrigerator and tie butcher's twine tightly around it every 1 ½-2 inches. Place the roast in the roasting pan. Set aside and let it sit for up to 2 hours so it can come to room temperature.
• Prepare the herbed butter by combining the softened butter with the salt, pepper, herbs, and garlic.
• Once the meat is ready to roast, heat the oven to 475 degrees Fahrenheit. Rub the butter all over the outside of the meat.
• When the oven is ready, roast at 475 for 15 minutes before lowering the heat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook for an additional 13-15 minutes per pound until the center of the roast reaches 125 degrees Fahrenheit, for medium-rare doneness. For alternative doneness, see the tips section.
• Remove the roast from the oven, transfer to a plate, and cover it with foil. Let it rest for 25-30 minutes before slicing and serving. Serve with au jus and horseradish, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 613kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 179mg | Sodium: 2446mg | Potassium: 634mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 546IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 4mg

Stunning carrot cake roll is a wonderful joining of deliciously spiced carrot cake, swirled with tangy cream cheese frosting. It looks fancy but it’s easy to make and so perfect for Easter and Spring themed celebrations!

The flavors of carrot cake are absolutely perfect this time of year. If you’re looking for other delicious carrot cake recipes to try, you’ve got to taste this Carrot Cake Cheesecake, this Carrot Cake Bundt Cake, and these incredible Carrot Cake Cookies.

Carrot Cake Roll Recipe

This festive carrot cake roll is so spectacular, it’s bound to get many oohh’s and aahh’s. Not only does it look gorgeous but it also tastes SO scrumptious and has the best texture. We love to enjoy it in the springtime or at Easter gatherings but it’s actually a really great dessert year-round. The moist cake, warm spices, fresh carrots and fluffy cream cheese frosting simply can’t be beat!

I know a cake roll can seem kind of intimating but they aren’t at all. If I can make one then anyone can! I’ll share all my tips, plus step-by-step photos below so you’ll get it perfect every time!

Ingredients Needed

Don’t be intimidated by the list of ingredients needed for this carrot cake roll. They are all simple baking ingredients, most of which you probably already have in your kitchen. See the recipe card below for a list of exact ingredient measurements.

Cake

• Eggs: Use three large eggs for structure, richness and proper baking.
• Brown Sugar: Sweetens the cake while adding depth of flavor.
• Granulated Sugar: For the perfect amount of sweetness.
• Vanilla Extract: Adds a subtle warm flavor.
• Shredded Carrots: To make grating the carrots really fast, use a food processor with the grater attachment. 
• All-Purpose Flour: The best flour to use for a tender crumb.
• Spices: A warm blend of ground cinnamon, ground ginger and ground nutmeg for that classic carrot cake flavor we love!
• Baking Powder: Helps the cake rise and get perfectly fluffy while baking.
• Salt: Intensifies all of the delicious flavors.

Cream Cheese Filling

• Cream Cheese: An essential ingredient when making the icing for carrot cake. The creaminess and tangy flavor are the most wonderful complement to the moist cake and warm spices.
• Salted butter: Mixes with the cream cheese for the most delicious filling.
• Vanilla Extract: Enhances the taste of the frosting.
• Powdered Sugar: To sweeten the frosting while keeping it smooth.

How to Make a Carrot Cake Roll

Once you see how easy this carrot cake roll is to make, you won’t want to reserve it just for Easter. It’s such a great dessert anytime of the year! Make it for your next baby shower, bridal shower or potluck.

Cake

1. Prep: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line jelly roll pan with parchment. Spray with pan spray and set aside.
2. Whip Eggs: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to whip the eggs for 2-3 minutes on high, until light and frothy.
3. Add Sugars: Beat in the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla. Fold in the shredded carrots.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk the flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
5. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the wet and fold in by hand just until no streaks of white remain.
6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 10-15 minutes, until the cake is fully baked in the center and a toothpick comes out clean. While the cake bakes lay out a clean kitchen towel and dust it with about ¼-⅓ cup of powdered sugar.
7. Cool and Roll the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto the kitchen towel. Using the short side, roll the cake up tightly into the towel. Leave the cake rolled up until it is completely cooled.

Cream Cheese Frosting

1. Make the Filling: While the cake is cooling, prepare the cream cheese filling by beating the cream cheese and butter together in a large bowl until smooth.
2. Finish with Vanilla and Powdered Sugar: Add the vanilla extract and powdered sugar and beat until smooth.

Assemble

1. Add filling: Unroll the cooled cake and spread the cream cheese filling evenly over it, leaving ½ inch of unfrosted cake on one of the short ends.
2. Roll and Chill: Start on the short end without the unfrosted part and roll the cake up tightly into a log. Wrap the cake tightly in plastic wrap and chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
3. Serve: When you’re ready to serve, you can dust the chilled carrot cake roll with powdered sugar or leave it plain. Slice with a sharp knife for the cleanest slices.

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Carrot Cake Roll

Stunning carrot cake roll is a wonderful joining of deliciously spiced carrot cake, swirled with tangy cream cheese frosting. It looks fancy but it's easy to make and so perfect for Easter and Spring themed celebrations!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword apple pecan spice cake with brown sugar cream cheese frosting, carrot cake roll, easter dessert, Swiss roll cake

Prep Time 45 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

chill time 4 hours hours

Total Time 5 hours hours

Servings 10 servings

Calories 322kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

Cake

• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups shredded carrots
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt

Cream Cheese Filling

• 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 4 tablespoons salted butter, room temperature
• 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 ½ cups powdered sugar

Instructions

Cake

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line jelly roll pan with parchment. Spray with pan spray and set aside.
• In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to whip the eggs for 2-3 minutes on high, until light and frothy.
• Beat in the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla. Fold in the shredded carrots.
• Whisk the flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
• Add the dry ingredients to the wet and fold in by hand just until no streaks of white remain.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 10-15 minutes, until the cake is fully baked in the center and a toothpick comes out clean. While the cake bakes lay out a clean kitchen towel and dust it with about ¼-⅓ cup of powdered sugar.
• Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto the kitchen towel. Using the short side, roll the cake up tightly into the towel. Leave the cake rolled up until it is completely cooled.

Cream Cheese Filling

• While the cake is cooling, prepare the cream cheese filling by beating the cream cheese and butter together in a large bowl until smooth.
• Add the vanilla extract and powdered sugar and beat until smooth.

Assemble

• Unroll the cooled cake and spread the cream cheese filling evenly over it, leaving ½ inch of unfrosted cake on one of the short ends.
• Start on the short end without the unfrosted part and roll the cake up tightly into a log. Wrap the cake tightly in plastic wrap and chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
• When you’re ready to serve, you can dust the chilled cake with powdered sugar or leave it plain. Slice with a sharp knife for the cleanest slices.

Nutrition

Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 232mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 5710IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg

Bite-sized Mini Quiche are always a hit, and they’re so easy to make! A creamy, flavorful ham and cheese egg filling bakes in a flaky pie crust for the most wonderful melt-in-your-mouth brunch treat. Serve these as hors d’oeuvres, a grab-and-go breakfast or a perfectly portioned snack and watch them disappear!

These mini quiches are so fun, but we love a full-sized quiche too! They’re versatile, great for making ahead of time and always super filling. Try this tasty Ham and Cheese Quiche, this simple, yet delicious Asparagus Quiche, or this Cheesy Zucchini Quiche next!

Mini Quiche Recipe

Delectable mini quiche bites with a fluffy egg texture and flaky, buttery crust are always on the menu if I’m hosting a special brunch! Whether for Easter, baby showers, bridal showers or Christmas morning these are everyone’s favorite appetizer. They’re also great for lunch or dinner with some simple sides. Plus, they’re completely customizable! You can change up the recipe and use bacon instead of ham, or make them vegetarian by replacing the meat with sautéed veggies.

Quiche cups look so elegant and fancy that you may think they’re complicated to make, but they are actually so easy. Use a premade crust, and these only require about 20 minutes of prep. They keep for days and even freeze well, so you can make them in advance to enjoy throughout the week, or have them ready-to-go ahead of an event or holiday gathering. Pair your mini quiche with our quick 45-minute cinnamon rolls, a fruit salad and muffins or mini pancakes for a complete brunch spread!

Ingredients Needed

You only need a handful of simple ingredients for this mini quiche recipe. You probably already have most of them in your kitchen! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

• Pie Crust: To make this recipe hassle-free, use a store-bought pie crust. However, if you’d rather make a homemade one, my grandma’s pie crust recipe is the best.  
• Cheese: If you have the time, shred your cheese from a block for better flavor and melting. Any cheese works well, but we really like the taste of cheddar cheese in this recipe.
• Ham: Use any cooked ham from your local grocery store, even deli ham works.
• Chives: Adds a pop of color and freshness.
• Eggs: You will need 3 room temperature eggs for this recipe. I always use large grade A eggs in my recipes.
• Cream and Milk: A combination of heavy cream and whole milk will make the egg filling perfectly rich and creamy.
• Salt & Black Pepper: Use salt and ground black pepper to bring out all of the fantastic flavors in these mini quiche.

How to Make Mini Quiche

These cute bites are really easy to prep. Cut out the crust and whip up the egg mixture, then the rest of the time is spent cooking in the oven! Your family and friends will adore this fun (and incredibly scrumptious) poppable breakfast option!

1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 24-count mini muffin pan with pan spray.
2. Make the Crust: Cut 24 2-inch circles from the pie crust, gathering the scraps and rolling it out again as needed to get all 24. Carefully press the pie crust circles into each well of the muffin pan. Don’t press them too hard, or they will be difficult to release. Also, be careful to not puncture the dough or your quiche will leak. Place the pan in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the quiche mixture and add-ins.
3. Combine the Filling: In a medium bowl, use a whisk or an immersion blender to combine the eggs, cream, milk, salt, and pepper. Transfer to a large liquid measuring cup for easy pouring. You may also use a small ladle to fill the little wells, but a measuring cup is easier.

Assemble and Bake

1. Fill the Crusts: Remove the muffin pan from the refrigerator and add a little bit of each add-in filling to each of the wells. Fill the wells to the brim of the pie crust with the quiche mixture.
2. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, until the edges of the pastry are beginning to brown. Once they are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for 5-10 minutes. While they are still warm, carefully remove them from the pan. Your mini quiche should come out fairly easily, but if the egg mixture leaked at all, running the tip of a small paring knife around the edge can help loosen the quiche from the pan.

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Mini Quiche

Bite-sized Mini Quiche are always a hit, and they're so easy to make! A creamy, flavorful ham and cheese egg filling bakes in a flaky pie crust for the most wonderful melt-in-your-mouth brunch treat. Serve these as hors d’oeuvres, a grab-and-go breakfast or a perfectly portioned snack and watch them disappear!

Course Breakfast, brunch

Cuisine American, French

Keyword breakfast quiche, Easy Quiche, Ham and Cheese Quiche, mini quiche, mini quiche recipe, quiche, quiche lorraine, quiche recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes minutes

Total Time 55 minutes minutes

Servings 24 mini quiche

Calories 127kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 2 9-inch pie crust, premade or homemade
• 1 cup shredded cheese, I used cheddar
• ⅓ cup ham, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• ⅔ cup heavy cream
• ⅓ cup whole milk
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 24-count mini muffin pan with pan spray.
• Cut 24 2-inch circles from the pie crust, gathering the scraps and rolling it out again as needed to get all 24. Carefully press the pie crust circles into each well of the muffin pan. Don’t press them too hard, or they will be difficult to release. Also, be careful to not puncture the dough or your quiche will leak. Place the pan in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the quiche mixture and add-ins.
• In a medium bowl, use a whisk or an immersion blender to combine the eggs, cream, milk, salt, and pepper. Transfer to a large liquid measuring cup for easy pouring. You may also use a small ladle to fill the little wells, but a measuring cup is easier.
• Remove the muffin pan from the refrigerator and add a little bit of each add-in filling to each of the wells. Fill the wells to the brim of the pie crust with the quiche mixture.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the edges of the pastry are beginning to brown. Once they are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for 5-10 minutes. While they are still warm, carefully remove them from the pan. They should come out fairly easily, but if the egg mixture leaked at all, running the tip of a small paring knife around the edge can help loosen the quiche from the pan.

Nutrition

Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg

This air fryer ham is moist and flavorful with the most delicious caramelized honey glaze! It’s super easy to make and tastes so incredible, you’ll never want to cook ham any other way! Your friends and family will all be asking for the recipe!

Ham is such a great main dish for many different meals, especially for the holidays! Some of my other favorite ham recipes that you might want to try are this apricot glazed ham, this honey glazed ham or this very popular garlic honey mustard glazed ham! You can even make ham in an instant pot!

Air Fryer Ham Recipe

Cooking your ham in the air fryer starts with a large, sliced ham that is already cooked. With this recipe, we are simply adding great flavor and heating it so it retains all of its juices, and gets a crisp, caramelized outside edge that will keep you wanting bite after bite! There are a variety of ways to heat up a cooked ham, and after trying it in the air fryer, it’s become my go-to way to cook ham.

Air fryer ham has such amazing flavor, juiciness and texture, yet it is so quick and easy to make! The simple glaze can be made in a matter of minutes, then baste the ham and let the air fryer work its magic. We line the air fryer with foil, so clean-up is a breeze too! Make this ham entree into a complete meal by adding some tasty sides like mashed potatoes, glazed carrots, some green beans and don’t forget fluffy rolls! Whether you’re cooking for Easter, Mother’s Day or Christmas, you’ll have the perfect holiday spread!

Ingredients Needed

You will be shocked at how wonderful this air fryer ham recipe turns out with just 4 ingredients including the ham! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

• Ham: We’re using a 3 pound sliced, boneless spiral ham that is fully cooked.
• Butter: Melted butter gives the glaze the perfect consistency and richness.
• Brown Sugar: An essential ingredient, so the outside of the ham gets deliciously caramelized!
• Honey: Adds extra sweetness and an irresistible honey flavor that you will love!

How to Cook Ham in the Air Fryer

Get ready for the best ham you’ve ever tasted with just 10 minutes of prep! This insanely delicious main course will be on your table in no time. Here’s how to make the glaze and cook the ham:

1. Make the Brown Sugar Glaze: In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the butter, brown sugar, and honey. Heat until the butter melts and the mixture comes to a simmer. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Add Ham to Air Fryer: Line a piece of heavy duty foil in the basket of the air fryer. Place the ham in the center of the foil then fold up the edges of the foil around the ham.
3. Brush on Glaze: Brush some of the butter glaze over the top and around the sides of the ham. Save the rest of the glaze to baste throughout the cooking process.
4. Cook: Cover the top of the ham with foil and cook in the air fryer at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.
5. Add More Glaze: Baste with additional glaze, recover with foil, then cook an additional 15 minutes. The ham should reach 145 degress Fahrenheit.
6. Baste Once More: Remove the top piece of aluminum foil and glaze the ham one more time.
7. Finish Cooking: Increase the temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and brown the top of the ham for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown to your preference.
8. Serve: Remove the ham from the air fryer basket and slice and serve.

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Juicy Air Fryer Ham Recipe

This air fryer ham is moist and flavorful with the most delicious caramelized honey glaze! It's so easy to make and tastes so incredible, you'll never want to cook ham any other way! Your friends and family will all be asking for the recipe!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer hamburgers, easy air fryer ham, ham in the air fryer

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes minutes

Total Time 50 minutes minutes

Servings 6 people

Calories 743kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 3 pounds ham, fully cooked
• ½ cup butter unsalted
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

• In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the butter, brown sugar, and honey. Heat until the butter melts and the mixture comes to a simmer. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Line a piece of heavy duty foil in the basket of the air fryer. Place the ham in the center of the foil then fold up the edges of the foil around the ham.
• Brush some of the butter glaze over the top and around the sides of the ham. Save the rest of the glaze to baste throughout the cooking process.
• Cover the top of the ham with foil and cook in the air fryer at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.
• Baste with additional glaze, recover with foil, then cook an additional 15 minutes. The ham should reach 145 degress Fahrenheit.
• Remove the top piece of aluminum foil and glaze the ham one more time.
• Increase the temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and brown the top of the ham for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown to your preference.
• Remove the ham from the air fryer basket and slice and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 743kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 181mg | Sodium: 2817mg | Potassium: 669mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 473IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg

Outrageously wonderful Cruffins are made with just 4 ingredients for a sweet brunch treat that is loved by all! These tender, buttery pastries are made with crescent roll dough rolled up with a cinnamon-sugar mixture and baked until they’re fluffy and soft!

If you love these cozy cruffins, then you will want to try all of our incredible pastry recipes! Try out my favorite Cinnamon-Sugar Donut Muffins, these Boston Cream Donuts or these flakey, fried Cronuts for your next breakfast spread.

What are Cruffins?

If you’ve never tried Cruffins, get ready to be blown away! They are a cross between a croissant and a muffin. You will go crazy for all the tender layers of a croissant rolled up and cooked in a muffin pan, so these bake up in the shape of a muffin. Cruffins are also similar to cinnamon rolls since the dough is buttered and rolled up with a mix of cinnamon and sugar. They are perfectly sweet, buttery, and over-the-top irresistible!

This Cruffins recipe is not only delicious but also SO easy because instead of making the dough from scratch, you use crescent roll sheets from a tube! With just 4 ingredients, these are so simple that even the most beginner of bakers can create this masterpiece of cinnamon sugar deliciousness!

Ingredients Needed

The four ingredients needed to make cruffins are ones that you probably have in your kitchen right now! These look fancy enough for a special occasion or a holiday brunch, but they’re easy to make anytime. Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for all of the exact ingredient measurements.

• Ground Cinnamon: For that warm, cozy flavor that is just so delightful.
• Granulated Sugar: Mixed with cinnamon, granulated sugar gives these cruffins the perfect amount of sweetness.
• Crescent Roll Sheets: Using crescent roll sheets from a tube makes this recipe super easy and fuss-free!
• Salted Butter: Softened butter helps the cinnamon and sugar adhere to the dough and gives these the best buttery taste.

How to Make Cruffins

These cruffins are simple to make because you use ready-to-go crescent roll dough from a tube. Here’s how they come together:

Prep

1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a muffin pan well with pan spray, I recommend using a baking spray that has flour in it, like Baker’s Joy.
2. Combine Cinnamon and Sugar: In a medium bowl, mix the cinnamon and sugar and set aside.
3. Add Filling: Roll out each tube of crescent roll dough until it is a 14×10-inch rectangle. Spread 3 tablespoons of softened butter evenly over each sheet of dough. Sprinkle ¼ cup of the cinnamon sugar mixture over each sheet and spread it until it is even.
4. Roll the Dough: Tightly roll each sheet up into a long along the long side, pulling the dough taut as needed. Cut each rolled up sheet of dough in half, so you have 6 short logs total. Slice each short log in half lengthwise, which will expose the layers inside. Carefully roll each split portion starting on one end, keeping the sliced layers facing up. It will look messy, but it will create a pinwheel-looking roll of dough. Pinch the exposed end to the side it touches and place it in a well of the prepared muffin pan. Repeat with the remaining dough until all the logs have been rolled up and you have 12 cruffins.

Bake

1. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the centers are fully baked and the edges have turned a deep golden brown. The baking time may differ slightly, depending on your oven. If the center still looks gooey or doughy, bake for a minute or two longer.
2. Roll in Cinnamon Sugar: As soon as the cruffins are done baking, carefully remove them from the muffin pan and immediately roll them in the remaining cinnamon sugar. Don’t let them sit in the pan! They will be very hot, so be careful, but if they start cooling at all in the muffin pan, they will become increasingly difficult to get out of the pan, and the cinnamon sugar won’t stick to them. 
3. Cool and Enjoy! Let them cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

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Cruffins

Outrageously wonderful Cruffins are made with just 4 ingredients for a sweet brunch treat that is loved by all! These tender, buttery pastries are made with crescent roll dough rolled up with a cinnamon-sugar mixture and baked until they're fluffy and soft!

Course Breakfast, brunch

Cuisine American

Keyword cinnamon muffins, crescent dough, croissant muffins, cruffin recipe, cruffins

Prep Time 35 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour

Servings 12 cruffins

Calories 159kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 3 tubes crescent roll sheets
• 9 tablespoons salted butter, softened

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a muffin pan well with pan spray, I recommend using a baking spray that has flour in it, like Baker’s Joy.
• In a medium bowl, mix the cinnamon and sugar and set aside.
• Roll out each tube of crescent roll dough until it is a 14×10-inch rectangle. Spread 3 tablespoons of softened butter evenly over each sheet of dough. Sprinkle ¼ cup of the cinnamon sugar mixture over each sheet and spread it until it is even.
• Tightly roll each sheet up into a long along the long side, pulling the dough taut as needed. Cut each rolled up sheet of dough in half, so you have 6 short logs total. Slice each short log in half lengthwise, which will expose the layers inside. Carefully roll each split portion starting on one end, keeping the sliced layers facing up. It will look messy, but it will create a pinwheel-looking roll of dough. Pinch the exposed end to the side it touches and place it in a well of the prepared muffin pan. Repeat with the remaining dough until all the logs have been rolled up and you have 12 cruffins.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the centers are fully baked and the edges have turned a deep golden brown. The baking time may differ slightly, depending on your oven. If the center still looks gooey or doughy, bake for a minute or two longer.
• As soon as the cruffins are done baking, carefully remove them from the muffin pan and immediately roll them in the remaining cinnamon sugar. Don’t let them sit in the pan! They will be very hot so be careful, but if they start cooling at all in the muffin pan, they will become increasingly difficult to get out of the pan and the cinnamon sugar won’t stick to them.
• Let them cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 7mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 265IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.1mg