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Pistachio Pudding Cookies are super soft, chewy, and irresistible! They’re easy to make, and adding pistachio pudding mix gives this cookie recipe wonderful flavor and the perfect tender texture!

Overhead shot of baked pistachio pudding cookies.

Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Incredible flavor: If you love the subtle nutty flavor of pistachios in ice cream, dessert salad, and breads, you’re going to go crazy for these cookies!
  • Wonderful texture: The best part of this cookie recipe is the soft, tender crumb with chunks of white chocolate and pistachios. One bite, and you’ll be hooked!
  • Great for holidays: Because of their festive green color, these cookies are perfect for Christmas and St. Patrick’s Day. But they are good anytime you’re craving something sweet!

Ingredients You’ll Need

This pistachio pudding cookie recipe is made with classic baking ingredients. Just be sure to grab a box of instant pistachio pudding mix at the store. Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

  • Butter: Use salted butter to add richness.
  • Granulated Sugar: Makes these perfectly sweet!
  • Brown Sugar: provides sweet caramel-like flavor and moisture.
  • Pudding Mix: One package of instant pistachio pudding flavors these cookies and makes them deliciously soft. Be sure to disregard any instructions on the box—this is just an add-in to the cookie dough.
  • Eggs: Binds the ingredients and provides structure to the cookies.
  • Vanilla Extract: Provides a subtle warm sweetness.
  • Almond Extract: Enhances the nutty pistachio flavor.
  • Baking Soda: Helps the cookies rise.
  • Flour: For light tenderness, use all-purpose flour.
  • White Chocolate: You can mix in chopped white chocolate or white chocolate chips.
  • Pistachios: Chopped pistachios for a nutty crunch that further enhances the pistachio flavor.
  • Green Food Coloring: To make your fun holiday parties more green, you can add a small amount of green food coloring.
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How to Make Pistachio Pudding Cookies

These pistachio cookies could not be easier to prepare. They come together in just about 15 minutes, and there is no need to chill the dough!

  1. Beat Butter and Sugar: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugars together until fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Beat in Pudding Mix: Add the pudding mix and beat until combined.
  3. Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, vanilla, and almond extract and beat until combined. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl.
  4. Add Dry Ingredients: Add the flour and baking soda and mix until combined. If desired, add a very small amount of green food coloring to make the cookies a brighter shade.
  5. Fold in Chocolate and Nuts: Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped pistachios by hand.
  6. Bake: Scoop the dough using a smaller scoop (about 1 ½ tablespoons) and place on the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 8-12 minutes.

Tips for Perfect Pudding Cookies

These pistachio pudding cookies are hassle-free and a hit with anyone who tries them. For best results, follow these simple tips!

  • Chill: For a thicker cookie, chill your dough for 30 minutes to an hour. Cook time will be a couple of minutes longer with chilled dough.
  • Cook time: Do not overbake! These cookies are meant to be soft and chewy, so follow the recipe time and check them often the first time you make them since all ovens are slightly different. They should be just barely set on the outside and slightly matte on top. They might look a little underdone, but they will continue to cook as they sit on the baking sheet after you remove them from the oven.
  • Cool: After pulling the cookies out of the oven, let them cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes. Then, carefully transfer them to a cooling rack to allow them to finish cooling completely.
  • Roll: If you aren’t using a cookie scoop, I recommend rolling the dough balls before placing them on the baking sheet. This will help the cookies be more uniform and bake evenly.
close up overhead shot of baked pistachio pudding cookies.

Storing Leftover Pistachio Pudding Cookies

These pudding cookies store great and stay soft for days! You can even freeze the dough for later!

  • Baked Cookies: Store baked cookies in an airtight container on the counter for up to 5-7 days, or freeze them for up to 3 months. I recommend freezing them in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet before transferring the frozen cookies to a freezer bag.
  • To Refrigerate Cookie Dough: If you know you will be baking these cookies within the next few days, then you can just refrigerate the dough. Store it in an airtight container, and it will last up to 5 in the refrigerator. Allow the dough to sit on the counter for an hour or so to soften a bit before scooping.
  • To Freeze Cookie Dough: If you are not quite ready to bake your cookie dough, then place it in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months in the freezer. To save time, roll the dough into balls, then place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for about an hour, then layer the cookie dough balls in an airtight container with parchment paper between each layer.
Side shot of stacked pistachio pudding cookies on a wood cutting board.

More Ways to Use Instant Pudding Mix

Instant pudding mix is a versatile ingredient that not only makes the softest cookies but is also great for flavoring a variety of delicious desserts. Here are some of my favorite recipes using instant pudding mix. Which one will you try next?

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Pistachio Pudding Cookies

Pistachio Pudding Cookies are super soft, chewy, and irresistible! They're easy to make, and adding pistachio pudding mix gives this cookie recipe wonderful flavor and the perfect tender texture!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword christmas cookies, holiday cookies, Pistachio Pudding Cookies, Pudding Mix Cookies, White chocolate pistachio cookies
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 208kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugars until fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the pudding mix and beat until combined.
  • Add the eggs, vanilla, and almond extract and beat until combined. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl.
  • Add the flour and baking soda and mix until combined. If desired, add a very small amount of green food coloring to make the cookies a brighter shade.
  • Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped pistachios by hand.
  • Scoop the dough using a smaller scoop (about 1 ½ tablespoons) and place on the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 8-12 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 210IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
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Breakfast Monkey Bread https://therecipecritic.com/breakfast-monkey-bread/ https://therecipecritic.com/breakfast-monkey-bread/#respond Sun, 25 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://therecipecritic.com/?p=261902 Rise and shine to Breakfast Monkey Bread with delicious savory flavors! It’s made with Grands biscuits, eggs, sausage, bacon, and…]]>

Rise and shine to Breakfast Monkey Bread with delicious savory flavors! It’s made with Grands biscuits, eggs, sausage, bacon, and cheese, all baked in a bundt pan. The result is a crowd-pleasing, pull-apart bread that everyone will devour!

Overhead shot of savory breakfast monkey bread with piece pulled out.

Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Delicious Flavor: This breakfast monkey bread has a wonderful savory, cheesy flavor combined with soft, tender bread! It’s so good you won’t be able to stop eating it!
  • Easy to Make: With simple ingredients, one pan baking, and easy-to-follow instructions, you will love whipping this up for any brunch or quick reheat breakfast option for your kids!
  • Crowd Pleaser: This breakfast is sure to be a hit with everyone—kids and adults alike!
  • Great for Holidays: I love holiday brunches, such as Christmas morning, Mother’s Day, and Easter. This monkey bread recipe is the perfect addition to your brunch spread!

What is Savory Breakfast Monkey Bread?

If you love classic Monkey Bread with its cinnamon-sugar goodness, you’re in for a treat! This breakfast version keeps the fun pull-apart style but adds a savory spin with eggs, cheese, and breakfast meats. This breakfast monkey bread is one of my family’s all-time favorite brunch items.

Ingredients You’ll Need

This breakfast monkey bread recipe might use Grands biscuits, but it tastes homemade! Only eight simple ingredients are needed, but once it’s baked, it looks so impressive. Perfect for holiday brunches! Check out the recipe card below for exact measurements.

  • Grands Biscuits: I love making pull-apart bread recipes with these canned biscuits! They are so versatile!
  • Large Eggs: This recipe uses six large eggs that are lightly scrambled and added to the breakfast bread.
  • Heavy Cream: A small amount of heavy cream added to the eggs makes them fluffy and light.
  • Seasoning: Everything bagel seasoning for extra flavor.
  • Butter: Makes the eggs taste rich and SO delicious.
  • Meat: Precooked breakfast sausage and bacon are added to the mixture of ingredients for the most amazing savory flavor.
  • Cheese: I really like shredded cheddar cheese in this recipe, but feel free to add whichever cheese you prefer! Gruyère, white cheddar cheese, pepper jack, Monterey Jack, provolone, and Swiss are all great options.
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How to Make Breakfast Monkey Bread

I love how wonderfully simple this recipe is. With nearly everything ready-made, you can just toss it all into a pan and let the oven handle the rest! Just follow my step-by-step instructions below for a breakfast that’s bound to become a favorite!

  1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a large bundt pan with pan spray. Cut all the biscuits into quarters and set them aside in a large bowl.
  2. Whisk Eggs: Add the eggs to a small bowl and whisk with the cream and everything bagel seasoning.
  3. Cook Eggs: Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted, and then scramble the egg mixture until slightly undercooked.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Remove the eggs from the heat and transfer them to the bowl with the biscuits. Add the scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, and cheese.
  5. Stir Together: Toss everything together until evenly combined.
  6. Bake: Carefully fill the prepared bundt pan with the biscuit mixture until it’s full. Then, bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown. Once baked, allow the Monkey Bread to cool slightly before turning it out onto a serving plate. Finally, serve it warm and enjoy!

Breakfast Monkey Bread Tips and Variations

Here are some simple tips and ideas for making savory monkey bread! There are many ways to switch up the ingredients and make it your own. Have fun with it!

  • Seasoning Options: The Everything bagel seasoning can be substituted for other seasonings or just salt and pepper. Use 1/2 teaspoon salt and a pinch or two of black pepper.
  • Different Cooking Options: You can use a 6-cup bundt pan by cutting the recipe in half and baking it for 20-25 minutes. Alternatively, you can spray a muffin pan with non-stick spray, divide the mixture into 12 portions, and bake for 13-18 minutes to make mini Monkey Bread muffins.
  • Other Canned Biscuits: If you use regular-sized canned biscuits instead of the Grands, use the same number of cans, but cut the biscuits in half instead of in quarters.
  • Add Onion and Peppers: Sauté 1/2-1 cup of onions or peppers and stir them in with everything to add a little more variety of flavor.
  • Add Chives: Try adding 1-2 tablespoons of chopped chives with the eggs or stirring them into the biscuit mixture.
Side shot of someone pulling a piece of the savory breakfast monkey bread from the whole.

How to Store Leftover Breakfast Monkey Bread

This breakfast monkey bread is great because it keeps fresh for many days! Follow my tips below for storing and reheating leftovers.

  • In the Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap for about five days.
  • In the Freezer: Store in a freezer bag or wrapped in 2 -3 layers of plastic wrap followed by a layer of foil for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating. Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Close up shot of the breakfast monkey bread with piece taken out.

More Breakfast Recipes

Breakfast is my favorite because there are so many wonderful sweet and savory options! I love a good brunch, where I can make all sorts of recipes and enjoy them at the same time! Here are a few ideas for you to try that your whole family will love! Like this breakfast monkey bread, they would all be great as part of a holiday brunch spread!

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Breakfast Monkey Bread

Rise and shine to Breakfast Monkey Bread with delicious savory flavors! It’s made with Grands biscuits, eggs, sausage, bacon, and cheese, all baked in a bundt pan. The result is a crowd-pleasing, pull-apart bread that everyone will devour!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword Breakfast Monkey Bread, Easy Savory breakfast, monkey bread, monkey bread muffins, Savory Monkey Bread
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 servings
Calories 836kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a large bundt pan with pan spray.
  • Cut all the biscuits into quarters and set them aside in a large bowl.
  • Add the eggs to a small bowl and whisk with the cream and bagel seasoning. Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted, then scramble the egg mixture until slightly undercooked. Remove the eggs from the heat and transfer them to the bowl with the biscuits.
  • Add the sausage, bacon, and cheese. Toss everything together until evenly combined.
  • Carefully fill the prepared bundt pan with the biscuit mixture until the pan is full.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown. Let the monkey bread cool slightly before turning it out onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 836kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 209mg | Sodium: 1733mg | Potassium: 452mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 725IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 235mg | Iron: 5mg
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Biscoff Cookies https://therecipecritic.com/biscoff-cookies/ https://therecipecritic.com/biscoff-cookies/#respond Mon, 19 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://therecipecritic.com/?p=262498 Satisfy your sweet tooth with loaded Biscoff Cookies. They are soft and chewy and infused with the flavor of Biscoff…]]>

Satisfy your sweet tooth with loaded Biscoff Cookies. They are soft and chewy and infused with the flavor of Biscoff cookies and cookie butter. These are easy to whip up and will be a hit for any occasion!

The cinnamon-spiced, caramel flavor of Biscoff cookies is irresistible in a variety of desserts! If you love it too, try our soft, rich Biscoff Cheesecake, easy Biscoff Oatmeal Bars and Pumpkin Chiffon Pie with Biscoff Crust.

Overhead shot of baked Biscoff cookies on a cookie sheet.

Reasons You Will Love This Recipe

  • Delicious flavor: With the combination of cinnamon-spiced Biscoff cookies with white chocolate and cookie butter in a soft and chewy cookie, one bite and you’ll be hooked!
  • Wonderful texture: Chunks of Biscoff cookie, white chocolate, and biscoff cookie butter drizzled over the top of homemade cookies are incredible. You can’t eat just one!
  • Great for any occasion: This recipe is easy enough to make for a weeknight treat for the family, yet impressive enough for your holiday cookie tray!

Biscoff Cookies Recipe

Biscoff cookies start with your basic cookie ingredients with cookie butter mixed into the dough. Pieces of Biscoff cookies (also called speculoos cookies) and white chocolate are folded into the batter. Drizzle them with more cookie butter before baking for the perfect finishing touch.

You will be absolutely obsessed with how delicious these taste! They have the perfect flavor and texture—soft on the inside and slightly crispy on the edges. Then you get bites of cinnamon-spiced cookie pieces and melty white chocolate—pure cookie perfection.

Ingredients You’ll Need To Make Biscoff Cookies

This Biscoff cookie recipe uses classic baking ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry! You just might need to purchase some Biscoff cookies and cookie butter, but it’s so worth it! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for the exact measurements.

  • Unsalted Butter: Butter provides richness and a buttery flavor.
  • Brown Sugar: Brown sugar adds a warm caramel flavor adding sweetness and creating a chewy texture in the cookies.
  • Granulated Sugar: Adds sweetness to the dough.
  • Eggs: Helps with binding ingredients and provides structure.
  • Vanilla Extract: Enhances the sweet flavor.
  • Cookie Butter: If you have the time, try this homemade cookie butter recipe. It’s even better than Trader Joe’s version!
  • Flour: I recommend all-purpose flour for a perfectly soft and tender texture.
  • Cornstarch: I love adding cornstarch to my cookie dough because it makes the cookies soft and thick. 
  • Baking Soda and Baking Powder: Helps baked goods rise and makes them light and soft.
  • Salt: Balances the sweetness and brings all the flavors together.
  • White Chocolate: The taste of white chocolate with Biscoff cookies is a match made in heaven!
  • Biscoff Cookies: These crunchy biscuits have a warm spiced caramel flavor. We crunch them up and fold them into the dough for major deliciousness.
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How to Make Biscoff Cookie Butter Cookies

We love baking unique cookie recipes at our house! If you’re looking for a cookie that is truly special, give these Biscoff cookies a try! Here’s how easy they are to make:

  1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. Beat Butter and Sugars: Add the butter and both sugars to the bowl of a stand mixer and beat on high speed with the paddle attachment for 3-4 minutes, until light and fluffy.
  3. Combine Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs and vanilla and mix on medium speed until combined.
  4. Add Dry Ingredients: Add the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to a medium bowl and whisk until combined. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until just combined.
  5. Stir in Mix-ins: Fold in the white chocolate chips and cookie butter cookie pieces by hand. Cover the bowl and chill for 30 minutes.
  6. Make Cookie Dough Balls: Scoop the chilled dough with a medium cookie scoop onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between them. Drizzle melted cookie butter over the top of each scoop of cookie dough.
  7. Bake: Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges begin to set and turn golden brown. The centers of the cookies will look underbaked, but they will continue to bake as they cool.
  8. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 3-4 minutes before moving them to a cooling rack to finish cooling.

Here are a few recommendations that will make these Biscoff cookies bake up perfectly every time!

  • Use Room-Temperature Ingredients! This helps the ingredients blend fully and easily.
  • More Biscoff Flavor: For more Biscoff flavor, press larger chunks of broken cookies into the scooped dough before baking.
  • Make Ahead: The longer the dough sits, the softer the Biscoff crumbs inside them will become. This is helpful if you want really big chunks of cookies inside, as it makes it easier to scoop and break through them. You can prepare the cookie dough a few days in advance and keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you’re ready to bake the cookies. 
  • White Chocolate: I love melty white chocolate, but white chocolate chips never seem to melt well for me. For this recipe, I chopped up a bar of quality white chocolate instead of white chocolate chips, which made the final result even better.
Close up shot of baked Biscoff cookies on a cookie sheet.

Storing Leftovers

  • Room Temperature: Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days. 
  • Freezing Baked Cookies: Baked cookies can be stored in an airtight freezer container or bag and frozen for up to 3 months. Leave them at room temperature for an hour or so to thaw, or heat the cookies one at a time in the microwave in 15-second intervals until warmed through. 
  • Freezing the Dough: The unbaked cookie dough can be scooped into balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and placed in the freezer for 2-3 hours. Once the cookie dough balls are fully frozen, transfer them to a freezer bag or container. Bake directly from frozen at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still gooey.
Side shot of stacked Biscoff cookies.

You can’t get much better than a warm, homemade cookie! Here are a few more tried and true cookie recipes that are sure to impress your friends and family. They’re all delicious! You can find my full list of cookie recipes here!

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Biscoff Cookies

Satisfy your sweet tooth with loaded Biscoff Cookies. They are soft and chewy and infused with the flavor of Biscoff cookies and cookie butter. These are easy to whip up and will be a hit for any occasion!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword biscoff dessert, christmas cookies, Cookie butter cookies, Drop cookies, holiday cookies
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
chill time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 30 cookies
Calories 221kcal
Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Add the butter and both sugars to a large mixing bowl and beat on high speed with the paddle attachment of a stand mixer or a hand mixer for 3-4 minutes, until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs and vanilla and mix until combined.
  • Add the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to a medium bowl and whisk until combined. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until just combined.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips and cookie pieces by hand until evenly distributed. Cover the bowl and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Scoop the chilled dough with a medium cookie scoop (about 3 tablespoons of dough) onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between them. Melt some cookie butter in the microwave in 10-second intervals, until it’s runny. Drizzle a generous amount over the top of each scoop of cookie dough.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges begin to set and turn golden brown. The centers of the cookies will look underbaked, but they will continue to bake as they cool.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 3-4 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to finish cooling.

Nutrition

Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 173mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 208IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg
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Ham and Cheese Croissant Casserole https://therecipecritic.com/ham-and-cheese-croissant-casserole/ https://therecipecritic.com/ham-and-cheese-croissant-casserole/#comments Wed, 29 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://therecipecritic.com/?p=255168 This Ham and Cheese Croissant Casserole is filled with comforting flavors of croissants, eggs, ham and plenty of melty cheese.…]]>

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!

The top view of a ham and cheese croissant casserole.

Reasons You’ll Love This Casserole

  • Major Comfort Food: A combination of fluffy croissants, savory ham and melty cheesy is as comforting and cozy as it comes!
  • Versatile: Make this your own by adding in other favorite ingredients and serve it for brunch, lunch or even dinner!
  • Easy to Make and Serve: With just 10 minutes prep and simple steps, this dish come together with very little effort. Then, you can dish everyone’s serving out of one pan.
  • Great for Holidays: Whether it’s for a holiday morning or lazy weekend, this is perfect for serving overnight guests or the whole family at once. It makes 8 servings, so breakfast is covered for the whole group. Plus, everything is in one pan, so it’s convenient for transport too!

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.
The top view of all of the ingredients, each separately laid out on a counter and labeled.

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.

Tips and Variations

This ham and cheese croissant casserole is really versatile and straightforward to make! Here are some suggestions for add-ins and tips for making it perfect!

  • Use Day-Old Croissants: Just like when making French toast, we recommend using croissants that are 1-2 days old. Stale croissants will better absorb the egg mixture and the end result will have a better texture and taste.
  • How to Crisp Up Fresh Croissants: If you only have fresh croissants, cut them into cubes and place them on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes, watching them closely so they don’t burn. Allow the croissant pieces to cool completely before using in the recipe.
  • Add-ins: You can add any of your favorite breakfast staples to this casserole, cooked and chopped bacon, chopped bell peppers, sausage, or diced jalapeño for a spicy kick!
  • How Many Croissants: For the croissants the number you will use will vary depending on the size of the croissant. Once you’ve cut the croissants up place them into the pan you will be using to make sure it fills the pan well, they should mostly fill the pan on their own.
  • Cheese: If I have the extra time, I like to shred my cheese from the block so that it tastes more flavorful and melts into my casserole better.
The side view of a slice of casserole being served.

Storing Ham and Cheese Croissant Casserole

You can totally make this ahead or store your leftovers so that you can enjoy them later! Follow these tips and you can have a ready to go breakfast or lunch option for days!

  • In the Refrigerator: Once the casserole has cooled, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Reheating: You can reheat an individual serving by microwaving it for about 45 seconds or until it’s warm! Or, you can reheat the entire pan. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and cook it (covered with foil) for 10-15 minutes and until it is heated through.
The top view of ham and cheese croissant casserole on a plate.

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.

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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
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 269kcal
Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

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
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Churro Crack https://therecipecritic.com/churro-crack/ https://therecipecritic.com/churro-crack/#comments Sat, 04 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://therecipecritic.com/?p=255629 Delicious and addicting, Churro Crack is a base of saltine crackers layered with toffee and creamy white chocolate, then topped…]]>

Delicious and addicting, Churro Crack is a base of saltine crackers layered with toffee and creamy white chocolate, then topped with a mix of cinnamon and sugar for the most amazing sweet and salty treat. 

The theme park inspired flavors of churros with a mix of cinnamon and sugar simply cannot be beat! Try these incredible waffles, this luscious cheesecake or these fun cupcakes to see what I mean!

A platter of churro crack.

Reasons You Will LOVE This Recipe!

  • Easy! Who doesn’t love an easy dessert recipe? This churro crack recipe is so delicious with the perfect combo of sweet and salty, it knocks it out of the park!
  • Fast: This recipe is done in less than 15 minutes!
  • Only uses a few ingredients: This churro crack only uses 6 ingredients. And I bet that you already have all of them in your pantry!

Churro Crack Ingredients

You only need 6 ingredients to make this addictive churro crack recipe. I loved my Christmas Crack so much that I wanted to make another version! This layered sweet and salty dessert is so delicious that you’re not going to be able to stop eating! You can find the exact measurements below in the recipe card.

  • Saltine Crackers: The salty, crunchy base that helps to keep the toffee together.
  • Butter: Melt with the brown sugar to create the perfectly rich candy toffee topping.
  • Brown Sugar: The brown sugar gives the toffee a deep caramelized flavor.
  • White Chocolate Chips: The layer of melted white chocolate chips adds a deliciously creamy and sweet flavor.
  • Cinnamon and Sugar: The topping is authentic to churros with a simple blend of granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
A top view photo of ingredients on a counter, each labeled.

How to Make Churro Crack

Churro toffee is easy to make, and even easier to eat! Make this for the holidays, a Cinco de Mayo celebration or anytime you’re craving the sweet and salty deliciousness! Here’s how everything comes together:

  1. Prep: Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 10×15-inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Add the Crackers: Place the saltine crackers evenly on the prepared pan. The crackers should be touching each other and placed in even rows.
  3. Make the Toffee: In a saucepan over medium-high heat melt the butter and brown sugar. Whisk together and allow the mixture to boil for a few minutes.
  4. Spread Toffee and Bake: Pour the brown sugar mixture over the crackers. Spread out the mixture and bake in the oven for 4 minutes. 
  5. Mix Sugar and Cinnamon: While the crackers are in the oven, stir the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside. 
  6. Add Chocolate Chips: Remove the pan from the oven and then immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips on top. Allow the chocolate to sit and melt.
  7. Sprinkle Cinnamon and Sugar: Spread the chocolate over the crackers using a knife or an offset spatula then sprinkle with the cinnamon and sugar mixture. 
  8. Allow to Harden: Allow the chocolate to harden before serving. Sometimes I place it in the fridge to speed up the process! Break the churro crack into pieces and serve.

Quick Tips

Any type of saltine cracker toffee is usually really easy and straightforward to whip up, but after making it many times, I have some helpful tips so your churro crack is perfect every time!

  • Cover Baking Sheet: Cleanup will be really easy if you add a piece of parchment paper to the bottom of the sheet pan or wrap it in aluminum foil before starting.
  • Melting the White Chocolate: If your chocolate chips aren’t melting after sprinkling them over the caramel then you can pop the pan back in the oven for a few minutes to help them soften up. However, don’t let them get too hot, or they will seize and burn instead of melt!
  • Spread the Chocolate: Very gently spread the melted white chocolate over the toffee and crackers. You don’t want to push down too hard or move too fast because the crackers can slide around and become messy.
  • Speeding up the Hardening Process: To get these to harden quickly, you can place the pan in the fridge before cutting into pieces and serving.
The top view of churro crack in a baking sheet.

Storing Leftovers

Churro crack is great for making ahead of time because it’s simple to store and tastes fabulous for days. Here’s how to keep it fresher longer:

  • At Room Temperature: Place in an airtight container or ziplock bag for 4 to 5 days on the counter at room temperature. However, if your house is too warm and you notice the chocolate melting, place it in the fridge.
  • In the Refrigerator: Stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, this will stay fresh for about 2 weeks.
  • In the Freezer: Store it in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Because these can stick together, it’s a good idea to add a piece of parchment in between layers so they don’t end up frozen together.
Churro crack broken and stacked in a pile on a cooling rack.

More Sweet and Salty Treats

The perfect snack is a blend of sweet and salty with plenty of crunch! Whether it’s for a special occasion or you’re just in the mood for something deliciously addictive, we have you covered with plenty of tried and true family favorites. Here are some of the recipes we make on repeat that you’re sure to love!

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Churro Crack

Delicious and addicting, Churro Crack is a base of saltine crackers layered with toffee and creamy white chocolate, then topped with a mix of cinnamon and sugar for the most amazing sweet and salty treat. 
Course Dessert
Keyword churro crack
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings 24 people
Calories 210kcal
Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 10×15-inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place the saltine crackers evenly on the prepared pan. The crackers should be touching each other and placed in even rows.
  • In a saucepan over medium-high heat melt the butter and brown sugar. Whisk together and allow the mixture to boil for a few minutes.
  • Pour the brown sugar mixture over the crackers. Spread out the mixture and bake in the oven for 4 minutes.
  • While the crackers are in the oven, stir the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips on top. Allow the chocolate to sit and melt.
  • Spread the chocolate over the crackers using a knife or an offset spatula then sprinkle with the cinnamon and sugar mixture.
  • Allow the chocolate to harden before serving. Sometimes I place it in the fridge to speed up the process! Cut into pieces and serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 241IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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Sheet Pan Eggs https://therecipecritic.com/sheet-pan-eggs/ https://therecipecritic.com/sheet-pan-eggs/#comments Mon, 08 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://therecipecritic.com/?p=240405 Sheet pan eggs are not only fluffy and full of flavor, but the best way to meal prep eggs or…]]>

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.

Top-down view of baked, scrambled eggs in a baking sheet.

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.
All of the ingredients for making the eggs, along with mix-ins like spinach, red bell peppers, bacon, and green onion.

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!

For Sandwiches:

Want to use your sheet pan eggs for sandwiches? Use a round cookie cutter, biscuit cutter, or even just a knife to cut the portions into circles that are the perfect size for your biscuit, English muffin or bagel.

Tips and Variations

Here are some tips and ways to make these eggs your own! There a endless ways to customize sheet pan eggs with your favorite mix-ins!

  • Serving Size: This recipe makes enough for 12 servings! If you don’t need that many cooked eggs, feel free to half the recipe.
  • Sub the Cream: Heavy cream gives these eggs a really nice consistency, but you can use any milk product you’d like from 2% milk to plant-based milk or half and half.
  • Different Mix-ins: You can customize the filling ingredients in these eggs any way you want! Cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage, jalapeños, or diced tomatoes would make great additions!
  • Vegetarian: If you’d like to keep these eggs vegetarian, simply omit the bacon. You can also add in more veggies like sautéed mushrooms, finely chopped broccoli or tomatoes.
Sheet pan eggs, cut into squares.

Storing Leftover Sheet Pan Eggs

The texture of sheet pan eggs is similar to a frittata or a crustless quiche, and they store much the same way too! They are great for making ahead of time and freeze well for later! 

  • In the Refrigerator: Once completely cooled, transfer to an airtight container and store in your fridge for up to 4 days. 
  • In the Freezer: Wrap the cooled eggs in plastic wrap and then in foil. Label them with the date and store in your freezer for up to 2 months.
  • To Reheat: Let the frozen eggs thaw in the fridge overnight. Then, when you are ready to eat, you can warm individual servings in the microwave or a larger amount in the oven at 350 degrees F for about 10 minutes, or until warmed through. 
2 servings of sheet pan eggs on a white plate.

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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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
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 125kcal
Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

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
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Classic Honey Glazed Ham https://therecipecritic.com/honey-glazed-ham/ https://therecipecritic.com/honey-glazed-ham/#comments Tue, 26 Mar 2024 00:00:45 +0000 http://therecipecritic.com/?p=6504 This honey-glazed ham is coated with delicious brown sugar and sweet honey glaze! It’s tender and juicy and goes with everything…]]>

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 TurkeyPrime Rib, or Beef Wellington next for more delicious recipes to enjoy for your holiday dinner!

A honey glazed ham, cut into slices.

A Reader’s Review

“I made this ham last night and it was a huge hit! The ham is so juicy and flavorful! Thanks for sharing!

-Cynthia

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!
Ingredients labeled for honey glazed ham.

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!
Honey glazed ham being basted with extras of the honey brown sugar mixture.

How Do You Know When Your Ham is Cooked?

Most hams are already precooked. Essentially you are warming up your ham in the oven. The thickest part of the ham needs to be cooked to at least 145 degrees Fahrenheit according to the proper food safety temperature.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are a few questions that always come up when cooking this honey glazed ham. So, I thought I would put them all together so then you could have them answered all in one place!

  • How much ham per person? Usually it is about 1/2 pound of ham per person. If you are wanting leftovers at the end estimate 1 pound per person when buying your ham.
  • What size pan? You may have several people coming but the important part is how big your pan is that will be baking it in. A 6 to 8 quart pot or 12 x 16 pan fits about a 6 to 7 pound ham.
  • Will this honey glazed ham cook overnight? Yes! This is a great idea when needing more time for other things during the day. Simply preheat the oven to a 275 degrees. Follow the instructions for preparing and baking the honey glazed ham. Bake uncovered for 6 to 7 hours. While baking continue to spread the glaze over the ham.
  • Do you cover your ham? Yes, this is a great way to avoid your ham from over baking and becoming dry. At the end of baking the ham remove the aluminum foil and broil it for a crisp outer layer. The caramelization is the best part!
  • Should I glaze the ham before cooking? Yes! Brush the glaze mixture over top and into the ham as much and best that you can. Continue to glaze the ham throughout the baking process every 15 to 20 minutes for best results. (It’s tedious but so worth it!) When the ham is finished cooking brush the remainder of the glaze mixture and broil the top and outside layer of the ham. This will leave a caramelized look and texture on your honey glazed ham.
Front view of the ham being cut into slices.

Variations for Honey Glazed Ham

This is a tried and true honey glazed ham that we make year after year in our family. I love the traditional honey flavor in this recipe, but here are some variations that can be made.

  • Sweetener: Instead of honey try using maple syrup or add a little extra brown sugar. 
  • Spices: This is an optional ingredient but it adds so much flavor! I also love adding ground nutmeg.
  • Add Juice: Add 1/2 cup of pineapple juice, apple cider, or orange juice to the bottom of the pan before placing in the ham. The juice adds delicious flavor and moisture to the ham as it steams.

How to Store Leftover Honey Glazed Ham

This honey-glazed ham is perfect for making ahead, storing for leftovers, and even freezing! Here are the best ways to store your honey glazed ham after the holidays:

  • In the Fridge: Once your honey glazed ham has cooled, place it in a Ziploc bag or airtight container and store up to 1 week in the refrigerator.
  • In the Freezer: After your ham is cooked then place your ham (either sliced or not sliced) in a Ziploc bag and lay flat for up to 1 month.
  • Reheating: When you are ready to eat your ham again, first let it thaw overnight in the fridge. Reheat it in the microwave or oven until warmed through.

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!

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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
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 12 people
Calories 137kcal
Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

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
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Ribeye Roast https://therecipecritic.com/ribeye-roast/ https://therecipecritic.com/ribeye-roast/#respond Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://therecipecritic.com/?p=250920 Tender and juicy ribeye roast is an incredibly succulent cut of beef. Seasoned with a garlic herb butter rub and…]]>

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!

Top view of sliced ribeye roast on a large plate with mashed potatoes and asparagus on the side.

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.

Tips For Success

Follow my tips below for making this tender and juicy ribeye roast recipe a success! The best part is how easy it is! The perfect recipe to make for a holiday dinner or special occasion.

  • Room Temperature: Let the roast sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour before roasting. Allowing the meat to warm up will help it cook evenly. If your roast goes into the oven straight from the refrigerator, then the center will still be cold and undercooked while the outside is overcooked.
  • Temperature: Measure the temperature by inserting the meat thermometer at the very center of the roast when checking for doneness. 125 degrees Fahrenheit for a medium-rare is our favorite way to eat this roast. Remove the roast at the following internal temperatures for desired doneness:
    • 118 degrees Fahrenheit for rare (11-13 minutes per pound)
    • 125 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare (12-14 minutes per pound)
    • 135 degrees Fahrenheit for medium (14-16 minutes per pound)
    • 145 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-well (16-17 minutes per pound)
    • 150-155 for well-done (18-19 minutes per pound)
  • Ask the Butcher: Rely on the butcher to help you find the right cut of meat. You can also order it from the butcher in advance and he’ll have it ready. I also recommend asking the butcher to tie the roast up for you because it saves time and hassle!
  • Bone-In Roast: If you prefer to use a bone-in ribeye roast then follow the same instructions. Place the roast bone-side down in the roasting pan. Your cooking time may slightly vary, but it should not take much longer to cook. Follow the instructions above on what temperature to remove the roast from the oven for the desired doneness.
Top view of sliced ribeye roast on a wood cutting board with a large serving fork.

Leftover Ribeye Roast

Consider yourself lucky if you have ribeye roast leftovers! Follow these instructions and you can enjoy it just as tender and juicy on day 2!

  • Refrigerator: Once your brisket has cooled, place it in an airtight container and put it into your fridge. It will last 3-4 days!
  • To Reheat: Reheat leftover ribeye roast by placing the roast in the roasting pan with ¼-⅓ cup of au jus or beef broth and place it in the oven at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-30 minutes.
  • Make the Herbed Butter in Advance: The herbed butter may be prepared up to 3 days in advance. Let the butter come to room temperature before spreading all over the roast.
Close view of ribeye roast on a platter with herbs.

Potato Recipes to Serve With Ribeye Roast

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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
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
rest time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 613kcal
Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

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
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Mini Quiche https://therecipecritic.com/mini-quiche/ https://therecipecritic.com/mini-quiche/#comments Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://therecipecritic.com/?p=246845 Bite-sized Mini Quiche are always a hit, and they’re so easy to make! A creamy, flavorful ham and cheese egg…]]>

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!

Cooked mini quiches in a muffin tin.

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.
4-photo collage of the quiche crust and filling being added to a mini muffin tin.

Tips & Variations

Here are a few helpful tips and ways to change up the recipe, so you can make these tasty little quiches just how you like them!

  • Different Add-ins: You don’t have to stick with cheese, ham, and chives for the add-ins! Use about 1 ½ cups of whatever filling you would like, just make sure it is chopped up well so it fits in the mini muffin tins. Some ideas would be bell peppers, onions, crumbled sausage, sauteed mushrooms, spinach (cooked and well-drained), or crumbled bacon.
  • Crust Dough: Make sure you don’t press the pie dough too hard against the muffin pan. The dough can stick and be hard to release if it is pressed in too much.
  • Less Mess: To make it easy to pour the egg mixture into the mini crusts, consider mixing it in a mixing bowl with a pour spout or a large liquid measuring cup.
  • Crustless Quiche: If you’d prefer your mini quiche without the crust, spray your muffin pan with cooking spray and fill the cups with the egg filling. These won’t need to bake as long, so start checking on them after about 20 to 30 minutes of baking.
Closeup of the baked quiche bites

Storing & Reheating Leftovers

Mini quiche store great in the fridge or the freezer and still taste amazing reheated. Here are my tips for storing and reheating your leftovers:

  • Make Ahead: These are one of the best prepare-ahead breakfast options. Keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or put them in a freezer ziplock or airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Reheating From Frozen: To reheat frozen quiches, place them at least 1 inch apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-14 minutes. Air fry at 390 degrees Fahrenheit for 6-7 minutes. Heat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.
  • Reheating From Refrigerated: Bake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes. Air fry at 390 degrees Fahrenheit for 3-4 minutes. Heat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes with the microwave set to 50% power.
Cooked egg bites on a wooden serving board.

More Egg Breakfast Recipes

Eggs are a popular breakfast, and for good reason! They can be made so many different ways and will keep you satisfied until lunch. Here are some of our family-favorite recipes that I know you’ll love too!

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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
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 24 mini quiche
Calories 127kcal
Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

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
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Air Fryer Ham https://therecipecritic.com/air-fryer-ham/ https://therecipecritic.com/air-fryer-ham/#respond Sun, 10 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://therecipecritic.com/?p=250895 This air fryer ham is moist and flavorful with the most delicious caramelized honey glaze! It’s super easy to make…]]>

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!

Sliced ham in an air fryer.

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.

Tips for the Perfect Ham

Here are my top tips for juicy, perfectly cooked ham that the whole family will happily devour!

  • Larger Ham: This recipe calls for a 3-pound boneless ham, if you have a larger ham, cut it into two equal pieces and cook together (as long as both fit in the air fryer).
  • Wrapping in Foil: Not only does it make for easy clean-up, but it’s important to wrap the ham in foil to keep it super moist as it cooks.
  • Fully Cooked: This recipe is only for a pre-cooked ham. Be sure the packaging on your ham says fully cooked.
  • Internal Temperature: You definitely don’t want the ham to be overcooked and dry, it is ready to remove from the air fryer when the internal temperature is 145 degrees F. 
  • Thaw it: If you have a frozen ham, then make sure to thaw it overnight in the fridge. Make sure not to start cooking it until it’s fully thawed!
Closeup of a cut ham after being cooked in the air fryer. It is surrounded by sliced carrots.

Storing Leftovers

Ham makes fantastic leftovers! Use it for sandwiches or reheat it for dinner the next night. Here’s how you can store it safely.

  • In the Refrigerator: If you have leftover ham, then place it in an airtight container (or wrap it in plastic wrap and then foil) and put it in your fridge. It can last up to about 4 days! 
  • Reheating: Place the ham on a baking sheet and cover it with foil. Cook at 325 degrees for about 10 minutes or until the ham is heated through! You can also rewarm individual slices in the microwave.

More Ham Recipes

If your family loves ham as much as mine does, you will want to try all of our favorite recipes using ham. You can’t go wrong with any of these dishes! They are all so delicious and easy to make!

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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
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 743kcal
Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

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
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