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30 Leftover Ham Recipes

Updated: Aug 31, 2024 · Published: Apr 3, 2023 by Heidi Deal · Leave a Comment

If you make a spiral ham for your holiday feast or special occasion, you're almost guaranteed to have leftovers. And if you're anything like me, you are looking forward to all the different ways you can eat those leftovers before you've even put your fork down. Luckily, I have some of the best leftover ham recipes lined up for you.

Best Leftover Ham Recipes

The nice thing about a spiral ham is that it's really easy to break down and store for later There's no carcass to deal with or tiny bones to search for. With a spiral ham, you can easily pull all the large remaining slices off with your fingers and place them into a storage container. Once the easy stuff has been removed, you can slice the rest off of the bone. Don't throw that bone away! Make a big batch of ham and beans or split pea soup!

Of course the easiest thing to do with leftover ham is to make it into a sandwich, but we can get more creative than that, right? Here are some of the best leftover ham recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!

Leftover Ham Recipes

Get creative and use your leftover ham to make some of these delicious recipes!

ham and swiss bread pudding

Ham & Swiss Bread Pudding with Whipped Dijon Cream

A wonderful way to use leftover ham for an entirely new, delicious meal!

Ham & Cheese Game Day Sandwiches

Ham & Cheese Game Day Sandwiches

These Ham and Cheese Game Day Sandwiches are crazy flavorful, easy to make, and super addictive.

Kirkland Split Pea & Ham Soup

Kirkland Split Pea & Ham Soup

Packed with savory ham, fresh veggies, and a super flavorful ham bone broth, this Kirkland Split Pea & Ham Soup recipe is filling and comforting!

Ham and Leek Baked Gnocchi

Ham-and-Leek Baked Gnocchi

Photo Credit: www.countryliving.com

Looking for a new way to dress up your gnocchi? Try it with your leftover ham!

Scalloped Potatoes With Ham

Scalloped Potatoes With Ham

Scalloped potatoes are often a side; however, with the addition of ham, it eats like a meal. Eyes will instantly light up when you bring these to the table.

Sow Cooker Cheesy Ham Chowder

Slow Cooker Cheesy Ham Chowder

Photo Credit: www.thechunkychef.com

Leftover ham plus a slow cooker chowder recipe? Easy AND delicious.

Ham Mashed Potato Cakes

Ham Mashed Potato Cakes

Photo Credit: therecipecritic.com

Leftover ham + leftover mashed potatoes? You can make these amazing potato cakes and snack on them, or have them as a tasty lunch. Made with a bit of jalapeno and shredded mozzarella, they're cheesy and delicious.

Leftover Ham and Cheese Penne

Leftover Ham and Cheese Penne

Photo Credit: www.jocooks.com

This creamy, cheesy penne pasta with peas and ham is a great way to use up your leftovers as a quick and easy weeknight meal.

Ham Pot Pie

Leftover Ham Pot Pie

Photo Credit: krollskorner.com

Transform your leftovers into a comforting pot pie packed with ham and veggies in a flaky pie crust.

Au Gratin Potatoes with Diced Ham

Au Gratin Potatoes with Diced Ham

Photo Credit: bakeitwithlove.com

This Au Gratin recipe makes a wonderfully cheesy meal with potatoes and leftover ham.

Breakfast Strata

Breakfast Strata Recipe

Photo Credit: lilluna.com

Mix bread, cheese, leftover ham, and eggs in a casserole to make this breakfast strata -- perfect for brunch!

Denver Omelet Tater Tot Casserole

Denver Omelet Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

Photo Credit: www.thehungryhutch.com

This is going to be a family favorite for weekend breakfasts! A fusion of denver omelet and a tater tot casserole is so tasty and easy!

Quick Ham and Bean Soup

Quick Ham and Bean Soup

Photo Credit: www.tasteofhome.com

Homemade ham and bean soup can take a while, but this quick recipe makes a flavorful batch of soup that can be made with your leftover ham.

mississippi sin dip

Mississippi Sin Dip

Photo Credit: homemadehooplah.com

Transform your leftover ham into this simply sinful dip that is super cheesy!

Ham Casserole

Leftover Ham Casserole - Crunchy Creamy Sweet

Photo Credit: www.crunchycreamysweet.com

This delicious one-dish pasta bake is made with noodles, ham, corn, creamy garlic sauce, and a crunchy panko topping.

Ham Hash

Ham Hash

Photo Credit: www.reneeskitchenadventures.com

There's something super comforting about a good breakfast hash, and they are so easy to make!

Ham and Cheese Grits Casserole

Ham & Cheese Grits Casserole

Photo Credit: www.tasteofhome.com

Kick your grits up a notch with this ham and cheese grits casserole.

Ham Fried Rice

Ham Fried Rice

Photo Credit: letsdishrecipes.com

Fried rice is one of my favorite ways to use up leftover ham. Toss in some veggies and soy sauce and you have a great quick and easy meal.

Ham and Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

Ham and Hash Brown Casserole

Photo Credit: www.saltysidedish.com

This ham and cheese hash brown bake is a great brunch dish. Or make it ahead, and use it to heat and eat on busy weekday mornings.

Ham and Spinach Frittata

Ham and Spinach Frittata

Photo Credit: www.spoonfulofflavor.com

Want something not quite so heavy? This ham and spinach frittata is a a great low carb choice and is ready in 30 minutes.

Ham and Cheese Skillet

One-Pan Ham and Rice Skillet

Photo Credit: www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com

This easy, cheesy ham and rice skillet meal is ready in just 20 minutes and requires just a few ingredients.

Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Ham

Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Country Ham

Photo Credit: www.countryliving.com

Brussels sprouts and ham are the perfect combination in this easy side dish recipe.

Easy Ham and Cheese Quiche

EASY Ham and Cheese Quiche (10 mins prep!)

Photo Credit: www.iheartnaptime.net

This ham and cheese quiche is quick prep for an easy Sunday Brunch recipe.

Broccoli Ham Bake

Broccoli Ham Bake

Photo Credit: www.tasteofhome.com

This easy ham and broccoli bake is just 8 simple ingredients and requires very little prep time, for a tasty dinner in minutes.

Easiest Ever Ham Salad

Easiest-Ever Ham Salad

Photo Credit: www.pillsbury.com

For a different kind of ham sandwich, make this ham salad with a tangy kick.

Old Fashioned Southern Style Green Beans

Old-Fashioned Southern Style Green Beans

Photo Credit: www.lanascooking.com

These old fashioned southern style green beans are a hearty, flavorful side dish to make with your leftover ham.

Deviled Ham Dip

Homemade Deviled Ham Spread

Photo Credit: www.smartypantskitchen.com

Deviled Ham Dip is a classic Southern recipe that is a party favorite. Serve it with crackers or crostini, or pair it with deviled eggs.

Eggs Benedict

Eggs Benedict Recipe {with the Best Hollandaise Sauce!}

Photo Credit: www.cookingclassy.com

Yes, eggs benedict is typically served with canadian bacon -- but use your leftover ham in it's place and it's equally (if not more) delicious.

Ham Potato Quesadilla

Potato Quesadilla Recipe with Ham and Cheese

Photo Credit: www.munchkintime.com

Ham and potatoes in a quesadilla? Yes! And your kids are going to love it!

Quick Breakfast Tacos

Quick Breakfast Tacos with Potatoes and Ham

Photo Credit: www.macheesmo.com

These breakfast tacos can be ready in just 15 minutes and are a great hearty breakfast to start your day. Just add your favorite toppings.

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Heidi Deal is an editor, mother of two, and seasoned home cook who enjoys experimenting with new recipes and teaching her kids how to prepare family meals. In her spare time she enjoys hiking, volunteering, and spending time with family and friends.
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