Brown Sugar Cola–Glazed Baked Ham
Brown Sugar Cola–Glazed Baked Ham features a glossy, caramelized crust with a gentle molasses sweetness and a hint of soda spice that seeps into every slice. It’s a crowd-pleaser for holiday tables or weekend gatherings, pairing beautifully with classic sides while staying wonderfully juicy and tender.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves24
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Brown Sugar Cola–Glazed Baked Ham, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 12 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 14
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 16
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil and set the ham in the pan.
- 2
Put the brown sugar in a bowl; whisk in just enough cola to dissolve the sugar and make a thick glaze. Pour the glaze over the ham, then pour the remaining cola into the bottom of the baking pan.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours, basting occasionally with the glaze. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
- 4
Move the ham to a serving platter and tent it with foil for up to 30 minutes before serving.
- Calories 60.45 kcal Low Source 3%
- Protein 2.92 g Low Source 6%
- Carbohydrate 11.6 g 4%
- Total Fat 0.66 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.23 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 10.02 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 224.19 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 11.6 g --
- Added Sugars 3.6 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 1.32 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.21 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 38.74 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 1.7 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Brown Sugar Cola Glazed Baked Ham is made with 3 ingredients and serves 24. It takes about 2 hrs 5 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bone In Ham, Brown Sugar, and Caffeine Free Cola. Each serving provides about 60.45 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Brown Sugar Cola–Glazed Baked Ham made of?
- The main ingredients are Bone-In Ham, Brown Sugar, Caffeine-Free Cola. The full list of 3 is above.
- How long does it take to make Brown Sugar Cola–Glazed Baked Ham?
- About 2 hrs 5 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 60.45 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Brown Sugar Cola–Glazed Baked Ham easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 3 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Brown Sugar Cola–Glazed Baked Ham healthy?
- Brown Sugar Cola–Glazed Baked Ham has an easyChef Pro health score of 30/100. Per serving, it provides 60.45 calories and 2.92 g of protein, or 6% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 224.19 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.6 g (7% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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