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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.

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.

Keywords: Christmas dinner, spiral ham, Parker House rolls, prosciutto wrapped asparagus, holiday recipe, sheet pan meal

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