You Got Served: How Big Your HoneyBaked Ham Should Be for Christmas Dinner

With just days left until the long awaited Christmas holiday (can you believe it?!), hopefully you've ironed out your plans already for what you'll be bringing to the dinner table.

If you are unsure of just how much food to serve up... here are a few tips from our HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew about approximately how much ham you'll need for that special meal with your loved ones:

The typical rule of thumb that's worked well for nearly 3 decades of preparing HoneyBaked Hams is to calculate approximately 0.33 lbs. and multiply that by the number of guests you anticipate will be dining with you.

For example, if you plan to have half a dozen guests... Multiply 0.33 by the quantity in your dinner party (0.33 x 6), which would equal 1.98 lbs. You would need about 2 lbs. of ham total (excluding the weight of the ham bone) to feed all those hungry mouths! Two of our HoneyBaked Ham by the Slice packages come in convenient 1 lb. servings each, and are ideal for an intimate gathering of about 6 people.

If you plan to have more than half a dozen attendees, our HoneyBaked Mini Hams are a perfect fit. At 4 to 7 lbs. in total weight, these smaller versions of our signature entrees are great for up to 7 supper guests.

Expecting about a dozen ravenous visitors at your upcoming holiday festivity? No problem. Our HoneyBaked 8 to 10 lb. Hams should do just the trick. Choose from the lower end of the 8 lb. spectrum for up to 7 guests or select one of our robust 10 pounders, which feeds up to 14 people!

For a Christmas get together consisting of up to a score of dinner participants... why not go even bigger (yes, it IS possible with our HoneyBaked products)?! Our HoneyBaked 10 to 11 lb. Hams are just as lean, moist and flavorful and serve 15 to 20 friends and/or family members.

Now that you exactly which size you need, place your order TODAY so you can check just one more thing off your to-do list for the holidays.

To reserve your HoneyBaked Ham for pickup at our Douglasville location CLICK HERE or contact us NOW at: (770) 489-1500.

Here's to serving up the most special, savory classic this holiday!
--Your HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew

Nacho Ordinary Supper: HoneyBaked Turkey Tortilla Soup

Craving some yummy comfort food with a Tex-Mex twist?

Here's a recipe from our HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville crew that's quick, easy and made from our classic smoked or oven-roasted turkey!

HoneyBaked Turkey Tortilla Soup

In a Dutch oven or stockpot sauté until tender:

- 1/4 pound bacon (4-6 slices), diced

- 1 medium onion, diced

  

Add and bring to a boil:

- 6 cups chicken stock

- 1 tablespoon ground cumin

- 1 minced serrano chile (optional)

- the cobs from 2 ears of corn (cut corn from cobs and reserve for later)

Reduce heat to simmer and add:

- 1 (one) 15 oz. can black beans, drained

- 1/2 pound diced HoneyBaked smoked or oven-roasted turkey

- 6 to 8 diced plum tomatoes

   

For the reserved corn:

- Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.

- add 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Serve over bowls filled with:

- corn tortilla strips

- diced avocado

- shredded Jack or Asada cheese

- a small wedge of lime (optional)

Serve & gobble up (serves 6) your HoneyBaked Turkey Tortilla Soup! 

--Your HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew

Good Down to the Bone: HoneyBaked Ham Bone Stew

You may not have much meat leftover from Thanksgiving, but if you saved your ham-bone... 

you're in luck because HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville has a delicious stew recipe perfect for chilly nights like tonight!

Honeybaked Ham Bone Stew

In a heavy Dutch oven, heat over medium-high heat:
- 2 tablespoons corn oil

Then sauté the following ingredients until tender (about 5 minutes):
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped

Add and stir to mix thoroughly:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon dried, crushed red pepper

Add the following ingredients and simmer for about 45 minutes to an hour:
- 2 (two) 14.5 oz. cans of chicken broth
- 1 (one) 14.5 oz. can of sliced, stewed tomatoes
- 1 ham bone with some meat on it (you can also use 1 1/2 cups of diced HoneyBaked Ham instead, just reduce your cooking time slightly)

Remove bone from soup after 45 minutes to an hour. Allow bone to cool, then scrape the remaining meat off of it (if any) and return remnants to your pot of stew. 

Simmer for an additional 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Ladle into bowls, top with a small bit of shredded cabbage or chopped cilantro.

Serve & enjoy (serves 6) your HoneyBaked Ham Bone Stew! 

--Your HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew

Finger Lickin' Gouda: HoneyBaked Smoked Turkey & Gouda Pizza

STILL dealing with leftovers from Thanksgiving dinner? That's a good thing (no really, it is)!

Why is it a good thing?! Because our HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville crew has the perfect new recipe for your turkey leftovers...

HoneyBaked Smoked Turkey & Gouda Pizza

1. Preheat oven to 375º F.

2. Using a pre-cooked Focaccia bread or other pizza crust, layer in this order:

- 1 pizza crust base (preferably 10")
- 1/2 cup prepared pizza sauce
- 3/4 cup diced Honeybaked Smoked Turkey Breast
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups grated soft cheese, such as smoked Gouda (or Provolone works too)

3. Bake for 15 minutes. 

4. Before serving, brush with:
- 1 tablespoon warmed cranberry jelly (optional)

5. Enjoy Thanksgiving leftovers without actually being reminded that you're having them!

--Your HoneyBaked Ham Douglasville Crew

Serves 2-4.

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