Maple Glazed Ham with Roasted Potatoes (A Simple One-Pan Dinner)

A simple maple glazed ham roasted with potatoes in one pan. An easy, comforting dinner that works for holidays or everyday meals.

A maple glazed ham with potatoes is the kind of dinner I love for slow Sundays and holidays like Easter or Christmas, but it’s easy enough to make anytime you want a solid meal that feeds you for days.

This recipe roasts the ham and potatoes together in one pan, soaking up the maple glaze and pan juices as they cook. It’s an easy way to cook once and eat well for a few days. Around here, leftovers usually end up in omelets, grilled ham and cheese sandwiches, or thrown on pizza later in the week.

When I want ham to carry the meal and don’t want to spend all day in the kitchen, this is what I make.

Why This Ham Is One I Keep Making

This is the kind of recipe you can put in the oven and check on occasionally. The ham flavors the whole pan, and the potatoes cook right alongside it, so they soak up the glaze and pan juices.

I especially love this method because it works beautifully with homegrown or locally sourced ham. When we have one in the freezer, it feels good to pull a meal together like this without being stuck in the kitchen all day.

What You’ll Need for Maple Glazed Ham with Potatoes

I base this recipe on a roughly 4-pound bone-in ham with a good layer of fat. That fat helps keep the meat moist and adds flavor to the potatoes. Along with the ham, you’ll need:

• Potatoes, peeled and quartered
• Pure maple syrup
• Whole cloves
• Salt and pepper
• Water for the roasting pan

You can add carrots if you’d like, but I usually keep it simple and let the potatoes shine.

How to Roast Maple Glazed Ham with Potatoes

This process is simple and mostly hands-off, but a few small steps at the start make a big difference in flavor and texture.

Preparing the Ham

Preheat your oven to 350°F.

Score the ham in a crisscross pattern, cutting just deep enough to open the surface. Press whole cloves into the intersections. These add flavor during roasting and are removed before serving.

Place the ham in a large roasting pan or deep baking dish and add about ½ inch of water to the bottom of the pan.

Pour pure maple syrup over the ham and brush it evenly over the surface. Use as much as you like. I don’t measure and just pour until it looks right. Season lightly with salt and pepper, then place the pan in the oven.

Adding the Potatoes

After the ham has roasted for about 60 minutes, peel and halve the potatoes and add them directly to the pan. Toss them gently so they’re coated in the pan juices.

Return everything to the oven and roast for another 60 minutes, turning the potatoes partway through so they stay moist and cook evenly. If the pan looks dry at any point, add a splash of water.

When the ham reaches an internal temperature of 145°F, remove it from the oven and let it rest on the counter for about 20 minutes before carving. Cover the potatoes loosely to keep them warm.

Adjustments for Different Types of Ham

If you’re using a different kind of ham, here’s how I adjust.

Using a Boneless Ham

If you’re using a boneless ham, lower the oven temperature to 325°F and cover the ham loosely with foil. Roast until the internal temperature reaches 145°F, usually about 25–30 minutes per pound.

Because boneless hams don’t release as much fat or moisture, the potatoes should be cooked separately in this case.

Using a Spiral-Cut Ham

Most spiral hams are bone-in but pre-sliced. Lower the oven temperature to 300°F and place the ham cut-side down in the pan.

Roast for about 60 minutes, brush with additional maple syrup, then return it to the oven for another 35–45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Potatoes should be prepared separately when using a spiral-cut ham.

What to Serve with Maple Glazed Ham

This post focuses on the main dish, but if you want help filling out the rest of the table, my sides for baked ham shares a handful of easy sides that pair well with maple glazed ham.

For holiday meals, I also love serving this alongside Sweet Potato, Apple & Cranberry Stuffing (Perfect with Roast Chicken). The flavors work just as well with ham and make the meal feel extra special.

Troubleshooting Maple Glazed Ham with Potatoes

My ham is drying out: This usually means the oven temperature is too high or the pan dried out. Make sure there’s always some liquid in the bottom of the pan and baste with maple syrup during cooking.

The potatoes are undercooked: Potatoes need enough moisture and time. If they’re still firm, cover the pan loosely with foil and return it to the oven for another 10–15 minutes.

The glaze is burning: If the glaze starts to darken too quickly, tent the ham loosely with foil and continue cooking until it reaches temperature.

A Few Things to Know Before You Make This Ham

Here are a few common questions that tend to come up when making maple glazed ham with potatoes for the first time.

Pin this maple glazed ham with potatoes so you have it handy for holidays or easy Sunday dinners.

This maple glazed ham with potatoes earns a regular spot in the rotation. It’s easy, comforting, and flexible enough for holidays or everyday meals, and it gets easier every time you make it.

If you like low-effort dinners that work around homestead life, you might also enjoy my roundup of Instant Pot and Slow Cooker Recipes That Fit Homestead Life. They’re perfect for busy days when you want real food without hovering over the stove.

Try it for the next holiday or Sunday dinner and let it do the work while you get on with your day.