Raise your hand if you grew up thinking ham and pineapple was the height of fancy! Back in the 70s and 80s, a ham with pineapple was what showed up when company was coming or a holiday was on the calendar. It was the dinner that said, "We're doing this right."
For me, that dinner will always be Easter. I LOVE Easter dinner... the ham, my Grandma's baked pineapple, potatoes, and OF COURSE green beans. That plate is pure memory food.
That said, there is no way I have time to make a huge holiday meal on a Tuesday night. I barely have time to remember what day it is.
Enter these Sweet Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham Steaks on One Sheet Pan. They taste like Easter in a fraction of the time. Thick ham steaks get pressed with brown sugar and piled with pineapple, then roasted right alongside baby potatoes and garlic parmesan green beans. One pan, ten minutes of hands-on work, and that sweet-and-salty holiday flavor any night of the week.
Why You'll Love This Ham Steak Sheet Pan Dinner
- It tastes like a holiday. You get all the brown sugar pineapple ham flavor without buying, baking, or carving a whole ham.
- It's one pan. Main dish and two sides cook together, so there's one pan to wash. Glorious.
- It's easy. About 10 minutes of prep, then the oven does the rest.
- It's budget friendly. Ham steaks, a can of pineapple, potatoes, and green beans make a complete dinner for four without a splurge.
- It's pantry-simple. Just seven ingredients, plus optional olive oil, and most of them are probably in your kitchen right now.
- It's retro comfort food. Sweet, salty, and cozy, just like the dinners we grew up on.
Ingredients
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
- 2 ham steaks (1 inch thick)
- 3 tablespoon brown sugar
- 20 oz can pineapple chunks, drained
- 1 lb baby potatoes
- 8 oz fresh green beans
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoon grated parmesan
- Olive oil (optional, but recommended)
Tools You'll Need
- Measuring spoons
- Sheet pan
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Arrange the ham steaks toward the center of the sheet pan.
Sprinkle the ham steaks with brown sugar and press it gently into the ham. Top each steak with pineapple chunks.
Arrange clusters of green beans around the ham, then fill in the gaps with baby potatoes. Drizzle the green beans and potatoes with olive oil, if using.
Sprinkle the green beans and potatoes with garlic powder and parmesan.
Bake for 25 minutes, until the ham is caramelized and the potatoes are fork-tender.
Serve right off the pan. Nobody's judging.
Tara's Tips
- Halve the bigger potatoes. If any of your baby potatoes are bigger than a walnut, cut them in half so they cook through in 25 minutes.
- Don't skip the oil if you can help it. The olive oil is technically optional, but it helps the garlic powder and parmesan stick and gives the veggies a crispier finish. A good oil mister makes it quick!
- Line your pan for easy cleanup. Brown sugar melts into a sticky glaze, which is delicious on the ham and not so delicious to scrub. Foil or parchment saves your pan and your sanity!
- Use a rimmed sheet pan. The pineapple and ham release juices, so you want sides to keep everything contained.
- Bone-in or boneless both work. Grab whichever ham steak looks best or is on sale.
- Drain that pineapple well. Extra juice can steam the veggies instead of roasting them. Save the juice for a smoothie or a glass of something fizzy.
Serving Suggestions
This sheet pan dinner is a complete meal on its own, but if you want to lean into the Easter-dinner feeling:
- Warm dinner rolls with butter
- Deviled eggs for that holiday table vibe... Easter Chick Deviled Eggs
- A retro dessert like Pineapple Fluff to finish the meal
Easy Ham Steak Sheet Pan Dinner
Brown sugar ham steaks topped with pineapple roast right next to garlic parmesan green beans and baby potatoes on one pan.
Ingredients
- 2 ham steaks (1 inch thick)
- 3 tablespoon brown sugar
- 20 oz can pineapple chunks, drained
- 1 lb baby potatoes
- 8 oz fresh green beans
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoon grated parmesan
- (optional) olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Arrange the ham steaks towards the center of the baking sheet.
- Sprinkle the ham steaks with brown sugar, gently press it into the ham. Add pineapple chunks on top of the ham steaks.
- Arrange clusters of green beans, then fill in the gaps with baby potatoes. (optional drizzle with olive oil)
- Sprinkle green beans and potatoes with garlic powder and parmesan.
- Transfer the pan to the oven and bake for 25 minutes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 333Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 563mgCarbohydrates: 63gFiber: 5gSugar: 34gProtein: 13g
Storage Notes
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
- Reheat: Warm in a 350-degree oven for about 10 minutes, or microwave in short bursts until heated through.
- Leftover ham: Dice it up for scrambled eggs, fried rice, or a breakfast hash.
A Little Taste of Easter, Any Night of the Week
There's something special about a dinner that tastes like a memory. These Sweet Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham Steaks bring back Easter at Grandma's table: the ham, the pineapple, the potatoes, and those green beans. It all lands on one pan on a busy weeknight, with no holiday-sized dishes waiting for you afterward.
That's comfort food with a little Sparkle Without the Splurge. ✨
