Roasted Garlic Honey Baked Ham
This Roasted Garlic Honey Baked Ham provides 85g protein and 693 calories per serving, with batch-prep capacity for 12 servings from one cook. Quick stovetop preparation makes this a viable option for meal preppers stocking their week with high-protein dinners. Ideal for hitting daily protein targets while minimizing cooking frequency.
Ingredients
- •Ham, Smoked, Bone-In(4536g)
- •Garlic, Roasted(60g)
- •Honey(60g)
- •Orange Juice, Fresh(60g)
- •Mustard, Dijon(15g)
Dijon mustard — Grey Poupon or store brand. Spicier than yellow mustard.
- •Thyme, Fresh(15g)
- •Cinnamon, Ground(5g)
- •1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 350°F with a rack in the center position.
- 2In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine ½ cup water, roasted garlic, honey, orange juice, mustard, thyme, cinnamon, and salt. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes until the glaze is thickened.
- 3Place the ham in a large roasting pan. Brush the ham with about a third of the glaze and cook, uncovered, for 50 minutes. Brush the ham with about half of the remaining glaze and continue cooking for another 50 minutes. Brush the ham with the remaining glaze and continue cooking until it has cooked for a total of 15 minutes per pound, 10 to 40 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the ham willread 140°F when the ham is fully warmed through. If the ham is beginning to burn before it’s finished cooking, cover it with foil.
- 4Allow the ham to rest for 15 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition — Per Serving
693
calories
85g
protein
36g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 9g
- Saturated fat
- 11.4g
- Sodium
- 2745 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.5g
12 servings per batch · ~396g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Roasted Garlic Honey Baked Ham have per serving?
Each serving delivers 85g of protein and 693 calories with a macro breakdown of 36g fat and 9g carbs. This is an exceptional protein-to-serving ratio that supports high daily protein targets without carb load.
How long does Roasted Garlic Honey Baked Ham take to prep and how many servings does it make?
Listed as quick prep and yields 12 servings, making this one of the most efficient batch-cook recipes for a full week of protein-heavy meals. You're prepping 12 portions at once with minimal active time per serving.
Is Roasted Garlic Honey Baked Ham good for muscle gain?
At 85g protein and 693 calories per serving, this recipe aligns with muscle-building nutrition where high protein intake is the priority. The minimal carbs (9g) mean you'll want to pair this with additional carbohydrate sources around training.
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