The holidays often mean amazing food. Many people love to bake a large ham and have plenty of leftovers.
I've compiled 15 delicious leftover ham recipes for any time you have leftover ham. This collection includes breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes all using leftover ham.
Leftover Ham
Holiday meals are amazing. We usually plan for days, make out a grocery list, prep and cook for hours and then enjoy an amazing meal. There are usually leftovers when everything is done.
Have you ever struggled with what to make when there's leftover ham? I've got you covered with this collection of recipes! This collection includes everything from breakfast, lunch and dinner using leftover ham.
These recipes are so delicious, you might not want to wait for the holidays and leftovers. You can also use a ham steak or deli ham to make these recipes.
If you're just getting started with planning for your holiday ham and it's frozen, be certain to read How to Thaw a Ham.
Tips for using leftover ham
Plan ahead and select a few of the meals you'd like to make using your leftover ham. When putting away your holiday meal, portion out the amount of ham you'll need for your planned recipes.
Freeze portions of ham in a freezer-safe bag if you can't create your recipe in more than 3 or 4 days. Label the freezer bag with the name (ham) and the amount of ham.
If your ham recipe needs diced ham, cut up your ham before adding to a freezer bag or container. This makes meal prep that much easier.
For any meal you are planning on the day following a holiday, purchase all your ingredients for the leftover meal ahead of time.
Don't worry if you run out of your holiday ham before getting a chance to make all these delicious recipes. You can always purchase deli ham or just bake another ham!
Delicious Leftover Ham Recipes
Recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner using leftover ham.
Egg muffins filled with ham, bell peppers and cheese. These delicious mini frittatas can be made ahead of time for a quick, healthy breakfast.
This baked egg casserole is perfect for a family breakfast or brunch. Filled with ham, veggies and cheese.
This delicious breakfast sandwich can use ham or sausage along with eggs and cheese.
This copycat recipe for sweet-meets-savory Disneyland favorite Blue Bayou Monte Cristo Sandwiches is a family favorite of ours! Monte Cristo Sandwiches are made with rich challah bread stuffed with ham, turkey and cheese, then battered and fried, dusted in powdered sugar, and dipped in jam!
Ham slices and Swiss cheese all baked together in a bun with a buttery sauce. These are perfect for lunch or dinner and can be frozen and reheated for a quick meal.
An easy to make creamy pasta ready in just 20 minutes!
Bits of ham and cheese baked right into a biscuit. These biscuits are easy to make and not rolling of the dough required. Just drop spoonfuls of the dough on a greased baking sheet and you're good to go!
Delicious ham and bean soup is perfect for lunch or dinner. No need to presoak the beans!
Creamy ham, rice and peas casserole with a crunchy panko topping.
Tasty ham salad perfect for making a sandwich or spreading on crackers.
This cheesy baked asparagus is hands down my new favorite keto side dish. It’s easy, delicious, and takes less than 20 minutes to make.
A twist on a classic tetrazzini. This ham tetrazzini is a family favorite and is perfect for family dinners or for feeding a crowd.
Sliced potatoes, chunks of ham and cheesy layers make a delicious meal. This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and baked later.
Leftover Ham, Cheese and Spinach Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are naturally gluten and grain free. This stuffed sweet potato is an easy and quick dinner that the whole family will love and a perfect way to use up your leftover ham!
Easy to make fried rice that can be ready in just 20 minutes. Filled with leftover ham, veggies and pineapple!
I also have another great collection of recipes - Brunch Egg Dishes!
Check out all my delicious Recipes here!
If you make any of these recipes, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
Using leftover ham to make something new is just as good or better than the original dish, if you ask me! So many yummy options here, Kathy 🙂 Pinned!
David @ Spiced says
Well the timing here is perfect as we do indeed have a container of leftover ham in the fridge right now! I'm thinking that ham tetrazzini sounds like a fun twist for dinner this week. I hope you and the family had a wonderful holiday weekend, Kathy!
Fred G says
What a great collection of useful ways to enjoy leftover ham