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.
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 & 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
These Ham and Cheese Game Day Sandwiches are crazy flavorful, easy to make, and super addictive.
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
Looking for a new way to dress up your gnocchi? Try it with your leftover 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.
Slow Cooker Cheesy Ham Chowder
Leftover ham plus a slow cooker chowder recipe? Easy AND delicious.
Ham Mashed Potato Cakes
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
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.
Leftover Ham Pot Pie
Transform your leftovers into a comforting pot pie packed with ham and veggies in a flaky pie crust.
Au Gratin Potatoes with Diced Ham
This Au Gratin recipe makes a wonderfully cheesy meal with potatoes and leftover ham.
Breakfast Strata Recipe
Mix bread, cheese, leftover ham, and eggs in a casserole to make this breakfast strata -- perfect for brunch!
Denver Omelet Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
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
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
Transform your leftover ham into this simply sinful dip that is super cheesy!
Leftover Ham Casserole - Crunchy Creamy Sweet
This delicious one-dish pasta bake is made with noodles, ham, corn, creamy garlic sauce, and a crunchy panko topping.
Ham Hash
There's something super comforting about a good breakfast hash, and they are so easy to make!
Ham & Cheese Grits Casserole
Kick your grits up a notch with this ham and cheese grits casserole.
Ham Fried Rice
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 Casserole
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
Want something not quite so heavy? This ham and spinach frittata is a a great low carb choice and is ready in 30 minutes.
One-Pan Ham and Rice Skillet
This easy, cheesy ham and rice skillet meal is ready in just 20 minutes and requires just a few ingredients.
Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Country Ham
Brussels sprouts and ham are the perfect combination in this easy side dish recipe.
EASY Ham and Cheese Quiche (10 mins prep!)
This ham and cheese quiche is quick prep for an easy Sunday Brunch recipe.
Broccoli Ham Bake
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
For a different kind of ham sandwich, make this ham salad with a tangy kick.
Old-Fashioned Southern Style Green Beans
These old fashioned southern style green beans are a hearty, flavorful side dish to make with your leftover ham.
Homemade Deviled Ham Spread
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 Recipe {with the Best Hollandaise Sauce!}
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.
Potato Quesadilla Recipe with Ham and Cheese
Ham and potatoes in a quesadilla? Yes! And your kids are going to love it!
Quick Breakfast Tacos with Potatoes and Ham
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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