More than 120 of the best recipes for leftover ham. So many ideas and recipes to try! Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Appetizers, salads, soups, sides and entrees. Caseroles, quiches and one-pot meals.
If you’re like most people, there’s bound to be a ham on the table as part of your holiday feast.
As good as an Easter ham or Christmas ham is the first time around, you may quickly tire of having the same thing over and over again. But don’t let those holiday leftovers go to waste!
I’ve rounded up more than 120 different leftover ham recipes that you will love. There’s something for every meal — breakfast, lunch and dinner. Leftover ham can be used in a variety of different dishes — quiches, casseroles, pizza, pasta dishes, sandwiches, soups, salads, soups, muffins and more.
This collection of recipes with leftover ham offers something for nearly every course — appetizers, soups, salads, entrees and sides. The only thing that’s missing is dessert!
💭 Cook’s Tip: Many of these recipes can be made ahead of time and frozen. You can also store cubed or sliced leftover ham in the freezer to use later. Don’t throw away the hambone either. Freeze it and save it to make soup, beans or stock.
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Ham & Rice Dishes
Pair leftover holiday ham with rice to make these easy side dishes and casseroles.
This section includes recipes for fried rice, creamy risotto with ham, ham and broccoli rice casserole and international rice dishes. There are stovetop recipes as well as baked rice dishes and slow cooker recipes.
An indulgent slow cooker risotto dish made with ham and mascarpone that’s perfect for weeknight dinners!
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This delicious dish cooks up in minutes and makes a hearty breakfast or dinner!
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Learn how to make a staple of Puerto Rican cuisine. This flavorful dish is made with saffron, Spansh olives, adobo and brown pigeon peas.
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An easy-to-prepare dish made with diced ham, red bell pepper, rice and pineapple.
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This cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole is impossible to mess up and super tasty! It’s a vegetable-filled dinner that everyone will love!
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This homemade fried rice is loaded with ham and veggies. It's even better than takeout.
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No baking required for this one-pot cheesy broccoli reice with ham. It's ready in 30 minutes — so easy!
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Leftover Ham Entrees
When you have leftover ham, you don’t have to just serve it in slices with the same old holiday sides. That can get boring fast!
Pair it with pasta, veggies and other proteins to create these delicious ham entrees. You can freeze leftover ham to use in recipes later when you need a quick dinner.
Got leftover ham from your holiday celebration? Use it to make a delicious ham and vegetable pot pie. You can make a traditional filling or a cheesy one.
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These Italian Baked Lasagna Roll-Ups can be made with deli sliced ham or leftover slices. Tender pasta, savory meats, and gooey cheese all come together in this classic dish that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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A simple recipe for Slow Cooker Ham & Potato Hash. Serve it for dinner or breakfast!
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Keep dishes to a minimum with this easy one pan pasta with the flavors of a Hawaiian pizza – ham, bacon, pineapple and gooey cheese.
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This delicious Ham and Cheese Gnocchi is a richer version of baked mac and cheese! This mouth-watering dish can be made in just 15 minutes.
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A simple and flavorful meal using leftover ham. This dish can be cooked in a slow cooker or on the stove in a Dutch oven.
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This easy casserole meal is made with ziti noodles smothered in a homemade cheese sauce and chopped, smoked ham.
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The ultimate comfort food! Layered sliced potatoes and ham baked with a cheesy white sauce and puff pastry.
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This one-dish creamy noodles recipe is easy to prepare and doesn't creata a lot of dirty dishes. You don't even have to cook the noodles ahead of time!
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Fire up the grill and make these sweet and tangy BBQ Ham Pineapple Kabobs. Serve with rice or macaroni salad.
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Looking for a one-skillet meal that has grown-up appeal? This Ham and Cheese Skillet Recipe fits the bill.
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This one-pot recipe might be the easiest pasta dish you can make! This creamy fettuccine with bacon, ham and cheese is bound to be a hit!
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Ham with Vegetables
Cubed ham, shredded ham, leftover slices, chunks of ham and even a hambone can provide a lot of flavor to beans, collard greens and other vegetables.
You can also use leftover ham as a topping for baked potatoes or in scalloped potatoes.
These dried lima beans cooked with garlic and ham and served over rice will make your mouth water!
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A loaded baked potato is a great way to use up leftover ham. This recipe includes a homemade cheese sauce that will take your traditional baked potato to the next level!
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Slow simmered collard greens are said to bring good luck and good fortune when eaten on New Year’s Day.
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Black-eyed peas, simmered with a ham bone, are a traditional New Year’s Day meal.
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Slow Cooker Pinto Beans and Ham makes for a comforting and hearty meal. Toss the ingredients into the Crock Pot, it simmers all day, for a delicious dinner!
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Potato Ham and Mozzarella Bake or Gattò di Patate (as it’s called in Italy) is a comfort food that will be a family favorite the first time you make it.
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With tasty chunks of ham and sliced potatoes in a creamy sauce, this time-tested family recipe for scalloped potatoes is a crowd-pleasing side dish.
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Soup & Chowder Recipes
Add ham to soups and chowders for a hearty meal in a bowl.
This section includes recipes for ham and bean soups, creamy chowder, rice soups and vegetable-based soups. Most of these soup recipes are ready in less than an hour or easily prepared in a slow cooker.
This classic Cuban soup is inexpensive, hearty, and guaranteed to warm you up.
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A chunky soup recipe made with bacon, ham, beans, rice and vegatables. It's stick-to-your-ribs comfort food.
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This soup recipe is paleo-friendly and very easy to make. It cooks in the slow cooker.
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This Ham Potato Vegetable soup is made in the Crock Pot! It’s super easy and scrumptious! Perfect way to turn leftover ham bone into a delicious meal.
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This easy soup recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes, making it a great choice for busy weeknights.
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This is a healthy and hearty paleo soup recipe with yams and sweet potatoes. Simple to make, but with a rich flavor layers that includes a touch of maple syrup and mustard.
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This Chicken Wild Rice Soup recipe contains ham for added flavor. It is perfect for cold winter days!
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This navy bean soup is a great way to use up leftover ham! It's so hearty and delicious.
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This hearty chowder has it all: potatoes, carrots, corn, leftover ham, onions and cheddar cheese.
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Looking for a quick, stick-to-your ribs meal for fall? This hearty black eyed pea soup with collards, ham and root vegetables is ready in 30 minutes with little prep work.
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A hearty soup made with leftover ham and cannellini beans. Makes for a comforting meal on a cold day.
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This rich, thick and hearty Crock Pot soup is packed with flavour. The perfect comfort food recipe to make with leftovers
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Slow cooker lentil and ham soup is an expensive meal made with green lentils, smoked ham, carrots, celery and spinach.
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An easy 30 minute soup that is a great use for leftover ham! This soup has a creamy base and lots of veggies and white beans.
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This Lentil Soup with Ham Recipe is a comforting, healthy recipe. It features hearty lentils, vegetables and fall-apart-tender ham.
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This delicious and easy homemade slow cooker Ham and Potato Soup is ready in four hours when cooked in the Crock-Pot.
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Use a leftover hambone to make this cozy, hearty soup loaded with lots of vegetables, beans and chunks of ham.
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An old-fashioned split pea soup recipe, just like grandma used to make! This version can be made in the slow cooker, and is a perfect way to use a lot of leftover ham.
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This recipe uses up the ham bone and extra meat to make a mouthwatering soup. Get ready for a delicious dinner!
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Warm and creamy ham and potato soup with half the calories! Sour cream and chicken broth stand in for cream in this good-for-you recipe.
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Use tasso or leftover seasoned smoked ham to make this spicy and flavorful Cajun Corn Chowder.
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A warm and filling chowder that’s incredibly creamy and rich, perfect for those chilly winter nights!
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Casseroles
Take a cue from generations of home cooks and make a casserole using leftover ham.
Casseroles are a great way to stretch ingredients and a dollar. Most are super easy to make and can be prepped ahead and baked later.
This makes them a great choice for busy nights when you don’t have a lot of time to cook.
An old-fashioned casserole that's easy to put together and sure to please.
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Use leftover ham or bacon crumbles to make this one-dish meal.
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This easy ham and potato casserole recipe is loaded with all of your favorite comfort foods topped with a quick homemade cheddar cheese sauce.
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole with chicken and ham in a cheese sauce. It’s a great recipe for leftover ham!
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This low-carb casserole is made with leftover Easter ham and cauliflower. It's similar to a ham and potato casserole but without the spuds!
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Air Fryer Ham Casserole Recipe is made with just 5 ingredients, including leftover holiday ham. It cooks in the air fryer in 10 minutes.
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Wondering what to make with leftover ham? This cheesy potato ham casserole also includes bacon, broccoli, onions and cream cheese.
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Dish up some comfort food with this Cheesy Ham & Broccoli Hash Brown Casserole – a versatile favorite, perfect for all sorts of occasions!
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A hearty casserole made with potatoes, eggs, ham, cheese, onions and cottage cheese.
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Quiche Recipes
These ham quiche recipes are versatile and delicious. They’re made with ham, eggs, cheese and other fridge and pantry staple ingredients.
Quiche can be served for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Quiche can be prepped ahead of time and baked later or even frozen.
You’ll find recipes for crustless quiches, as well as those made with homemade crusts and store-bought pie crusts.
This Meat Lovers Quiche is loaded with ham, bacon, sausage and cheese in a tender, flaky crust. A perfect breakfast for a birthday, holiday, or breakfast, lunch or dinner any day of the week.
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A great sprintime dish that you can make ahead and freeze. Serve this quiche for brunch, lunch or dinner.
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This Ham and Broccoli Quiche Recipe is unbelievably scrumptious and so easy to make. It’s a great way to use up leftovers.
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Boost your brunch game with this impressive, delicious, and easy-to-make Ham and Spinach Quiche, made with the BEST crust recipe ever!
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This recipe is an easy way to enjoy the delicious flavor of quiche without all the hassle of making a crust.
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This quiche recipe is great for holiday entertaining, a busy weeknight dinner or brunch!
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Salad Recipes
Leftover ham makes a great topping for chef salad, antipasto salad and Cobb salad.
It’s also delicious in pasta salad and macaroni salad or used to make a salad spread, like deviled ham or ham salad.
In this section, you’ll find recipes for dinner salads, side salads, pasta salads, sandwich spreads and potluck favorites.
This loaded baked potato salad recipe is hearty and filled with bacon, green onions and topped with shredded cheese. Perfect for cookouts and outdoor barbecues.
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A fun way to eat a salad! Chef Salad on a Stick is a great on-the-go lunch or paety appetizer.
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These Antipasto Salad Kabobs are a perfect party appetizer because there’s something for everyone!
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Seriously…the best salad ever – a make-at-home version of the world famous Columbia Restaurant “1905” Salad. It is a garlic and olive lover’s delight. and so easy to make.
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A creamy cheesy salad spread with leftover ham. It's great on crackers!
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This salad side dish is made with potatoes, carrots, peas, pickles and diced ham.
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Antipasto salad is an easy no-cook weeknight dinner. Keto, paleo, Whole30 and gluten-free, it’s perfect when you don’t want to turn on the stove.
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Make this pasta salad to serve as a side with sandwiches or enjoy it as a meal.
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This Chef Salad is loaded with sliced honey ham, oven roasted turkey and a hard boiled egg. Served with a homemade honey mustard dressing, this salad is always a favorite!
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A perennial favorite, this Classic Cobb Salad is served with a homemade Blue Cheese salad dressing.
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Ranch Pasta Salad
It’s grilling season again! YAY! You know what that means, trying to figure out what to serve with all that grilled food. I am a love…
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This classic macaroni salad, made with with ham, peas and dill, is a great side with a sandwich. Or pair it with roasted pork for a Hawaiian-inspired meal.
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This isn’t that old devilish canned ham salad! It is a new and improved ham salad recipe that is zipped up with spicy jalapenos.
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A homemade, copycat version of Ruby Tuesday’s pasta salad. This salad bar favorite is made with rotini pasta, diced ham, peas and green peppers.
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Bread, Biscuit & Muffin Recipes
Looking for a recipe for a savory biscuit or muffin? You’ll love these scrumptious options, including cheddar biscuits, ham rolls, ham braids and ham biscuits.
Tender and flaky, these buttermilk cheddar biscuits are the perfect vessel for housing leftover slices of ham or turkey or roast beef.
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This crossaint braid is make with cheese, ham, and Dijon mustard braided with crescent roll dough and baked until crispy and cheesy. Its a delicious meal for any time of day.
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Soft dinner rolls are filled with a mix of shredded ham and cheese and a flavorful buttery spread with poppyseeds and Worcestershire sauce.
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For a simple supper upgrade, stuff biscuits with honey, ham and cheese to make a meal-worthy biscuit sammie.
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Made with only four ingredients and ready in just 30 minutes! Serve this stuffed ham and cheese braid with honey mustard dressing.
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Fluffy, buttery, ham and cheese biscuits are awesome for breakfast, lunch, or dinner – and best of all, they are super easy to make!
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A quick and easy way to use up leftover ham is to make muffins. These cheesy breakfast muffins are made using biscuit mix.
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Appetizer Recipes
You’ll love these ham appetizer recipes that are great for parties, potlucks or a before-dinner snack.
Includes recipes for ham rollups, popovers, ham and cheese pinwheels, mini quiche bites and more bite-sized snacks.
These bite-sized appetizers are a great way to use up leftover ham. They're gluten free and a the perfect mini version of quiche!
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Pickle and cream cheese ham roll ups are easy, healthy, and ready in just 10 minutes. They make a delicious snack or appetizer! Use deli ham or leftover slices
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This keto version of ham salad can be made in just 10 minutes. It features a blend of mayonnaise and cream cheese to bind the ingredients together. Serve on top of cucumber slices for an easy appetizer.
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These Ham and Cheese Roll Ups are one of the easiest appetizers. Great for parties, game day, or even as a quick lunch. Make them with chopped leftover ham or deli ham.
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These Hot Ham and Cheese Pinwheels combine ham, swiss cheese in a soft dough. They're topped with a warm brown sugar glaze.
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These tasty appetizers only use three ingredients and they're easy enough for kids to make them.
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Mini Ham and Cheese Quinoa Cups are a one-bite, gluten-free snack or quick breakfast.
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These appetizers are easy to make and they taste amazing. Delicious bites of ham, cheese, and seasoning wrapped in puff pastry. They can be assembled ahead of time and and frozen for later.
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These fancy-looking appetizers are easy to whip up in no time. Use pre-made phyllo dough shells or puff pastry shapes!
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Sandwich Recipes
These aren’t your run-of-the-mill leftover ham sandwiches!
Find recipes for regional classics like a Pittsburgh Ham BBQ Sandwich, Dagwood-style club sandwiches, Cuban sandwiches, Italian paninis, quesadillas, croissants, ham and cheese melts, sliders and more.
This section also includes recipes for party favorites like Ribbon Sandwiches, Croque Monsieur and ham and swiss poppyseed rolls.
Fig jam, ham and brie cheese are a delicious flavor combination. Mellow, sweet and salty. Combined, they make a great toppings for a panini sandwich.
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The delicious sandwiches, a bridal and baby shower favorite since the 1970s, are filled with a golden cheese spread and ham salad.
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This sandwiches are piled high with three different kiinds of meat and two different cheeses on Texas toast bread.
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When you're looking for something easy but fancy to serve, you can't go wrong with these quesadillas. They make a great brunch dishes or lunch.
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This easy chipped ham barbecue recipe is a classic Pittsburgh dish made by home cooks for picnics, everyday dinners and group functions.
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These hot ham and cheese sandwiches are an appetizer classic. The seasoned onion gives them lots of flavor.
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This fresh pressed Cuban sandwich is made using homemade crispy pork, ham, pickles, mustard and swiss cheese. It’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
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You can use deli ham or leftover smoked ham along with salami, pepperoni and mozzarella to make these pressed sandwiches.
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The ultimate Croque Monsieur Grilled Cheese sandwich! Melted slices of Provolone and smoked ham smothered in a creamy Parmesan béchamel sauce.
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These are the best Ham and Cheese Croissants with sliced ham and melted cheese on a flaky croissant! Simple yet delicious.
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This simple ham cheddar cranberry melt sandwich is the perfect way to use up leftover Christmas ham. A perfect balance of sweet, salty, and cheesy.
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This ham, piccalilli and cucumber sandwich is a tasty combination of British flavors. The cucumber gives a delightful crunch!
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A French ham and butter sandwich (Jambon Beurre) is one of the most simple meals with only three ingredients. But it is one of the best sandwiches you’ll ever have!
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This ham salad is great on it’s own or makes a spectacular ham salad sandwich. The nostalgic combo of ham, mayo, relish, & celery is a winner!
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A simple hot ham and cheese sandwich gets dressed up with bacon and caramelized onions.
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Breakfast Recipes with Leftover Ham
Use leftover ham to make omelettes, breakfast casseroles, stratas and even puffed pancakes and savory waffles.
Or try a breakfast pizza, quesadilla, burritos or enchiladas made with ham.
Many of these breakfast recipes can be prepped ahead of time or frozen for a quick grab-and-go morning meal.
Serve this low-carb egg casserole when you need a hearty breakfast.
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This casserole is easy to throw together and bakes whiley you get ready for your day. It made with eggs, ham, shredded hashbrowns, green onions and cheese.
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Deliciously crispy, tender buttermilk waffles with ham and cheddar cheese. Serve with maple syrup for a delicious sweet-savory combo.
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This delicious recipe for breakfast pizza with a hash brown crust can be made for breakfast or as an easy dinner. It is topped with bacon, ham, and cheese.
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This Cheesy Ham Breakfast Casserole amde with cubed bread, eggs and green onion is a great way to use up leftovers. Hearty and delicious!
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This breakfast quesadilla features fluffy scrambled eggs and savory cubed ham inside an ultra crispy tortilla. Perfect for busy mornings and freezer friendly!
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Crispy hashbrowns, fluffy eggs, and ham come together in this easy casserole. This hashbrown casserole with ham is easy enough for the weekend, but tasty enough for the holidays!
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Hold on to your taste-buds! These egg muffins make a great breakfast. They can be baked in the oven or cooked in an air fryer or pressure cooker.
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Make a big pan of ham and cheese puff pancake for a holiday breakfast everyone will love!
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A great make-ahead breakfast that can also be frozen. This baked Denver Omelette pairs eggs with ham, onions, peppers and cheese.
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Sam I am! Kids will love this breakfast inspired by the classic children's book. Spinach juice provides the green color.
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A simple paleo and gluten-free hash with savory ham, tart apples and sweet potatoes plus special spices. Takes just minutes to prepare, making it a great choice for breakfast.
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Get a healty start to the day with these mini breakfast pies cooked in a muffin pan. You can bake them ahead of time and freeze for whenever you need a quick breakfast.
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Use leftover ham or Canadian bacon, along with English muffins, to make this casserole version of Eggs Benedict.
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This recipe for savory Overnight Ham, Egg and Cheese Monkey Bread takes only a few minutes to prep and can be baked right away or chilled until morning!
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The bst thing about this dish? You won't dirty any dishes making them! Prep everything in the bread bowl, wrap them in foil and bake.
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Thes overnight enchiladas are made by filling tortillas with cheese and ham and topping them with an egg-and-milk misture. Bake until the egg is set and serve with salsa and other toppings.
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Slice up leftover ham to make these better-than-fast-food breakfast sandwiches. They can be frozen for a quick meal on the go.
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These Freezer Breakfast Burritos are perfect for breakfast on the go! Spend an hour making a huge batch and have hot breakfast for a month in no time flat.
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Pizza Recipes
Ham is a wonderful topping on pizza, and not only when paired with polarizing pineapple!
In this section, you’ll find recipes for Hawaiian pizza and gourmet pizza for meat lovers.
A gourmet style pizza with a garlic cream sauce, chicken breast, ham strips, green onions and Italian cheeses.
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Classic Hawaiian Pizza combines cheese, cooked ham, pineapple and bacon. Also includes a recipe for a delcious homemade pizza crust!
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Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom
I really like the one pictured where it is just little cuts in the salad! YUM! Ham is so good in a salad! Great post and perfect for after Easter!
Sharlee
I love this collection…the fried rice and pineapple kabobs sound really great right now! 🙂 Thanks for sharing with the Home Matters Linky Party! We hope to see you again next week!