Sheet Pan Christmas Dinner with Ham, Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus, and Fresh Rolls Recipe

Introduction

This Sheet Pan Christmas Dinner combines a juicy boneless spiral ham with tender prosciutto-wrapped asparagus and fluffy homemade Parker House rolls. It’s a simple, all-in-one meal that fills your kitchen with festive aromas and makes holiday serving effortless.

Ingredients

• ¾ cup milk (170 grams, warm, 100-110°F)
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast (6 grams)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (57 grams, divided, ½ stick)
• 1 large egg (100 grams)
• 2½ cups all-purpose flour (300 grams)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt (3 grams)
• 4 pound boneless spiral ham
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
• 3 ounces thinly-sliced prosciutto (about 8 pieces)
• ½ pound asparagus (woody ends trimmed)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, add the warm milk and sprinkle the yeast over it. Let it sit for 5 minutes until the yeast blooms and becomes foamy.
2. Step 2: Whisk in 2 tablespoons of melted butter and the egg into the yeast mixture until combined.
3. Step 3: Stir in the flour and salt using a dough whisk or wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
4. Step 4: Transfer the dough to a clean surface and knead for about 2 minutes until smooth.
5. Step 5: Place the dough in a warm spot and let it rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
6. Step 6: Punch down the dough and roll it into a ½-inch thick rectangle. Cut into rectangles approximately 1 inch wide and 3 inches long.
7. Step 7: Brush each piece with remaining melted butter and roll into circles. Set aside to rise again while preparing the ham.
8. Step 8: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, thyme, and garlic. Rub this mixture evenly over the ham.
9. Step 9: Make a small foil bowl just large enough for the ham. Place it on a sheet pan and put the ham inside. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
10. Step 10: Meanwhile, slice prosciutto vertically into thin strips. Trim asparagus ends and wrap each spear with one strip of prosciutto. Set aside.
11. Step 11: After the ham’s initial bake, create a foil bowl about ¼ the size of your baking sheet for the rolls. Place rolls inside and brush tops with remaining butter.
12. Step 12: Bake the rolls for 15 minutes. Then, add the prosciutto-wrapped asparagus to the pan, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes until asparagus is tender and rolls are golden brown.
13. Step 13: Remove everything from the oven. Slice the ham and serve with the asparagus and warm rolls.

Tips & Variations

• Substitute fresh rosemary or sage for thyme to give the ham a different herbal flavor.
• For extra soft rolls, brush them with melted butter right after baking.
• If prosciutto is unavailable, thin slices of bacon work well for wrapping the asparagus.
• Make the dough ahead and refrigerate it overnight for a more developed flavor.

Storage

Store leftover ham, rolls, and asparagus in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat the ham and asparagus in a preheated oven at 325°F until warmed through. For rolls, wrap in foil and warm for 10 minutes to retain softness.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use pre-cooked ham for this recipe?

Yes, using a pre-cooked spiral ham works well. Just be careful to avoid overcooking, and adjust baking time as needed to warm through and caramelize the sugar glaze.

What if I don’t have fresh thyme or garlic?

Dried thyme and garlic powder can be used in place of fresh. Use about one-third of the fresh herb quantity since dried herbs are more concentrated.

Sheet Pan Christmas Dinner with Ham, Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus, and Fresh Rolls Recipe

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This Sheet Pan Christmas Dinner features a perfectly glazed boneless spiral ham, homemade Parker House rolls, and prosciutto-wrapped asparagus all baked on a single sheet pan. The ham is rubbed with a flavorful brown sugar, thyme, and garlic mixture, par-baked, and then finished alongside buttery soft rolls and crisp asparagus wrapped in savory prosciutto for an easy yet elegant holiday meal.

• Author: Elena
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 57 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 17 minutes
• Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
• Category: Dinner
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Parker House Rolls

• ¾ cup milk (170 grams, warm 100-110°F)
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast (6 grams)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (57 grams, divided, ½ stick)
• 1 large egg (100 grams)
• 2½ cups all-purpose flour (300 grams)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt (3 grams)

Ham

• 4 pound boneless spiral ham
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

• 3 ounces thinly-sliced prosciutto (about 8 pieces)
• ½ pound asparagus (woody ends trimmed)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil

Instructions

1. Bloom Yeast: Add the warm milk to a medium bowl and sprinkle the active dry yeast on top. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until the yeast is foamy and bloomed.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk in 2 tablespoons of melted butter and the large egg into the bloomed yeast mixture until combined.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: Stir the all-purpose flour and kosher salt into the wet mixture using a dough whisk or wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
4. Knead Dough: Transfer the dough to a clean surface and knead by hand for about 2 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
5. First Rise: Place the dough back in a bowl and set it in a warm spot to rise until it doubles in size, approximately 1 hour.
6. Shape Rolls: Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a ½-inch thick rectangle. Cut the dough into rectangles about 1 inch wide and 3 inches long.
7. Form Rolls: Brush the dough pieces with the remaining melted butter and roll each piece into a circle. Repeat with all dough pieces.
8. Second Rise: Place the rolled dough circles in a warm place to rise again while preparing the ham.
9. Preheat Oven: Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C) for the ham.
10. Prepare Ham Rub: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, minced fresh thyme, and minced garlic to create the rub.
11. Rub Ham: Gently rub the brown sugar mixture all over the surface of the boneless spiral ham.
12. Prepare Foil Bowl: Create a small foil bowl just large enough to hold the ham and set it on a sheet pan.
13. Par-Bake Ham: Place the ham inside the foil bowl on the sheet pan, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
14. Prepare Asparagus: Slice each prosciutto piece in half lengthwise to create thin strips. Trim woody ends from asparagus and wrap each stalk with a prosciutto strip. Set aside.
15. Create Roll Foil Bowl: After ham par-bakes, create a larger foil bowl about ¼ the size of the baking sheet to hold the rolls.
16. Brush Rolls: Arrange the risen rolls in the foil bowl and brush their tops with any remaining melted butter.
17. Back to Oven: Return the sheet pan with the ham, rolls, and foil bowl to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
18. Add Asparagus: Remove the sheet pan briefly, place the prosciutto-wrapped asparagus on the pan alongside, and drizzle with olive oil.
19. Final Bake: Bake everything together for another 10-12 minutes until the asparagus is tender and the rolls turn golden brown.
20. Serve: Slice the spiral ham and serve warm alongside the golden Parker House rolls and prosciutto-wrapped asparagus for a festive meal.

Notes

• Ensure milk is warmed to 100-110°F to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
• The foil bowl helps contain drips and keeps the ham juicy while baking.
• Parker House rolls can be shaped into traditional circles or folded as desired.
• Wrapping asparagus in prosciutto adds a salty, savory flavor complementing the sweet ham glaze.
• Adjust baking times slightly based on your oven’s heat distribution for best results.

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