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Ever fancied a delicious ham dish but don’t want to deal with unnecessary leftovers? Then you’ve hit the right spot!

This single serving Ham Steak recipe ensures a flavorful, balanced meal without the hassle of excess. Cooked in a skillet, a small ham steak cooks in just 10 minutes!

ham steak on plate with green beans.

Why You’ll Love This Ham Steak Recipe

  • Serving Size: Perfect for solo dining or for those who prefer portion control.
  • Ease of Preparation: Few ingredients and minimal steps make this recipe a breeze.
  • Versatility: Can be served at any meal, be it breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
  • Delicious Outcome: Ensures a well-balanced, flavorful dish.

Ingredients

a ham steak on a white plate next to a black plate with butter on it and a bowl of brown sugar.

Ingredient Notes

See the recipe box below for ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions.

  • Ham steak: You can usually find ham steaks near the other pork products in the meat aisle of your grocery store. They might also be located near the breakfast meats like bacon or sausage. Ham steaks are sold in individual packages, both boneless and bone-in. I like to use one that weighs around 8 ounces. Ham steaks are sold “fresh” and “pre-cooked”. Look for cooked ham steaks, they will be labeled on the package as “fully cooked”, “cured”, or “hickory smoked”. If ham steaks are not pre-cooked, they are not safe to eat before cooking.
a ham steak in the packaging on a brown cutting board.
  • Butter: Sear the ham steak in a pan with just 1 tablespoon of salted butter for extra flavor.
  • Cinnamon and brown sugar: These ingredients are added to melted butter in the skillet and become the glaze to pour over the ham.

This is just an overview of the ingredients I used and why I used them. For the full recipe please scroll down to the recipe box at the bottom of the post.

How To Cook Ham Steak

These step-by-step photos and instructions help you visualize how to cook a ham steak. See the recipe box below for ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions.

  • Melt the butter in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat.
butter melting in a cast iron skillet.
  • Sear the ham steak for about 4 minutes. Then, flip the steak over and cook for 3 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and cover.
ham steak cooking in a cast iron skillet.
  • Melt butter in the same skillet. Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon. Cook, stirring frequently for about 30 seconds to 1 minute – just enough time for the sugar to dissolve. Pour over ham steak and enjoy!
melted butter and brown sugar in a cast iron skillet and a ham steak with the sugar glaze poured over the top.
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Expert Tips

  • Allow the ham steak to come to room temperature before cooking for even heat distribution.
  • Preheat your pan to ensure a nice sear on the ham.
  • Feel free to leave off the brown sugar glaze if you don’t want to use it. Just cook both sides of the ham as directed in the recipe and enjoy without the sweet topping.
  • If you find ham steaks on sale at your grocery, buy a few and freeze them. Cooked ham steaks can be stored for up to 3 months in the freezer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What If I Don’t Have Brown Sugar?

You can substitute with honey, maple syrup, or regular granulated sugar.

How Long Can I Store The Cooked Ham Steak?

Store this brown sugar glazed ham steak in the refrigerator, covered for 3-4 days.

Can This Recipe Be Doubled?

Absolutely, just double the ingredient amounts.

Why Did My Brown Sugar Glaze Harden?

Some readers have told me that their glaze hardens in the pan. This should not happen and as you can see from our video and from photos, the butter melts, and the brown sugar dissolves. This process can take anywhere from 30 seconds to 2 minutes depending on the level of heat. If the glaze hardens, it is likely because the heat was too high or the sauce was cooked for too long.

Serving Suggestions

This delightful ham steak pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, a simple side salad, or your favorite steamed vegetables.

Recipe Variations

  • Spicy Ham Steak: Add a dash of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the mix.
  • Mustard Glazed Ham Steak: Add 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard to the brown sugar and cinnamon mix.

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Recipe

Ham Steak For One

4.92 from 23 votes
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
A delicious ham steak is an easy way to enjoy a ham dinner without cooking a whole ham. Cooked in a skillet, it cooks in just 10 minutes!

Ingredients 
 

  • 2 tablespoons salted butter , divided
  • 1 (8-ounce) boneless, fully cooked ham steak
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions 

  • Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat.
  • Place the ham steak in the pan and cook for 4 minutes. Then, flip the steak over and cook for 3 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and cover.
  • Melt the remaining butter in the same skillet. Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon. Cook, stirring frequently for 30seconds to 1 minute, until the sugar disolves. Pour over ham steak and enjoy!

Video

Notes

Expert Tips
  • Allow the ham steak to come to room temperature before cooking for even heat distribution.
  • Preheat your pan to ensure a nice sear on the ham.
  • Feel free to leave off the brown sugar glaze if you don’t want to use it. Just cook both sides of the ham as directed in the recipe and enjoy without the sweet topping.
  • If you find ham steaks on sale at your grocery, buy a few and freeze them. Cooked ham steaks can be stored for up to 3 months in the freezer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1brown sugar glazed ham steak, Calories: 441kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 27g, Saturated Fat: 14g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 140mg, Sodium: 1503mg, Potassium: 23mg, Sugar: 24g, Vitamin A: 700IU, Calcium: 17mg, Iron: 1mg

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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  1. Thank you Joanie – always looking for a single serving – going to make this tonight with some Scalloped Potatoes – thank you – Happy Canada Day and Happy 1st of July (US)