Maple-Glazed Ham Steaks with Mustard and Brown Sugar

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Pan-seared ham steaks glazed with a sweet and tangy mixture of maple syrup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard for a classic holiday entrée. This American-inspired holiday recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ham steaks, maple syrup, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup maple syrup, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 2 tbsp Dijon mustard until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season 4 ham steaks (6 oz each) with 1/4 tsp black pepper and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium-low and pour the maple-mustard glaze over the ham steaks. Cook for 3-5 minutes, spooning the glaze over the ham occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the steaks.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and let rest for 2 minutes before serving with extra glaze spooned on top.

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