Learn how to bake ham slices in the oven with this simple, reliable method. It’s an easy way to reheat fully cooked ham for holidays, weeknight dinners, or quick sandwiches.
This year I tried something different with our holiday ham: instead of roasting a whole or half ham, I removed slices from the bone and baked them. It turned out to be the quickest, easiest ham dinner I’ve made. We liked it so much I started buying smaller hams to slice and bake for sandwiches and fast weeknight meals.
Note: this method works well for sliced ham and can be adapted for ham steaks, though the recipe below is written for slices.
Why you’ll love this easy recipe!
It’s foolproof—slice, glaze, and bake. No basting or complicated timing needed.
Perfect for smaller holiday meals, potlucks, or when you have multiple main dishes.
What You Need
These are the ingredients used in this easy baked ham recipe. Quantities are in the recipe card below.
- Fully cooked spiral ham — use uncured or cured, or buy a smaller ham and slice it yourself
- Brown sugar and honey — for a classic sweet glaze
- Water — added to the pan to keep the ham moist while baking
How to Cook Ham Slices in the Oven
Arrange slices in a baking dish, mix brown sugar and honey and sprinkle over the ham, add a little water to the pan, cover, and bake. The whole process takes about 30 minutes.
Quick Tips
If your ham came with a glaze packet, you can use that instead of the brown sugar-honey mix. In summer, brushing slices with BBQ sauce is a tasty alternative.
For large quantities, a sheet pan works well. Leftover ham freezes nicely for future meals.
More Simple Ham Recipes
- Slow cooker ham with pineapple
- Cranberry orange ham
- Ham mac and cheese
- Ham casserole
- Baked ham and cheese sliders with barbecue sauce
- Leftover ham sandwiches
How to Cook Ham Slices in the Oven
Ingredients
- 4 pound ham fully cooked, spiral cut
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
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Cut slices from the bone and arrange them in a 13×9 baking dish; slices may overlap slightly.
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Stir together brown sugar and honey, then sprinkle the mixture over the ham, adding between layers if overlapping.
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Pour water into the bottom of the dish to keep the ham moist.
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Cover with foil and bake 20–30 minutes, or until heated through. For a slightly caramelized top, remove foil for the last 5–10 minutes. Serve warm.
Notes
You can substitute the ham’s glaze packet or brush on BBQ sauce instead of the brown sugar mixture.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days. Freeze extras for up to 3 months for best flavor.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an approximation.
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