Hawaiian Ham Sheet Pan

I love a good sheet pan dinner, and the Hawaiian Ham Sheet Pan couldn’t be easier to prepare. There’s no need to cook the meat ahead of time, or even figure out how to cut a fresh pineapple. Simply toss together large chunks of ham and vegetables, open a can of pineapple – and dinner is ready for the oven!

This is one of those meals that it only makes sense to “make one, freeze one”. If you struggle to prepare large batches of freezer meals, simply doubling the freezer-friendly meal you are making on any day is a great option. This recipe is perfect for that. Not only will you have a tasty meal ready for your dinner, but another one (or two) hidden away in your freezer for the future.

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Hawaiian Ham Sheet Pan

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs smoked ham, boneless, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 14 oz. pineapple chunks, drained
• 1 green bell pepper, in large chunks
• 1 purple onion, in large chunks
• 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
• 1 large (gallon) freezer bag or reusable silicone bag

Assembly Instructions:

1. Place all ingredients into large freezer bag.
2. Mix gently to combine.
3. Remove the excess air, seal, and freeze.

Cooking instructions:

1. Thaw.
2. Preheat Air Fryer to 375°. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring once.
3. Or lay out evenly on a sheet pan covered with parchment paper. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes.
4. Serve over rice.

Hawaiian Sheet Pan is such a family-friendly meal. The pineapple adds a touch of sweetness to the peppers and onions, and the salty, savory ham helps balance the sweetness. Anything that encourages my family to eat more vegetables feels like a win.

Ham Sheet Pan Substitutions:

If you have family members that are a little hesitant about the green peppers and purple onions, feel free to make a few simple swaps. Try using a different colour of pepper – orange peppers add a beautiful pop of colour to the meal – and consider chopping the onions more finely or substituting them with sweet onions for a milder flavour. While children may not immediately love these vegetables, regularly offering them and letting them see you enjoy them can gently encourage them to give new foods a try over time.

Looking for more freezer-friendly sheet pan recipes like this one? You might enjoy Hawaiian Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner, Sheet Pan Lemon Pepper Cod, Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas, or Sausage Gnocchi Sheet Pan Dinner.