Having ham for the holidays? Here are 18 leftover ham recipes to make that extra ham anything but boring including ham salad, scalloped potatoes and ham and ham bone soup.
These ham recipes include options for breakfast, lunch and dinner such as hearty soups, sandwiches and easy casseroles.
Serving ham for holidays has been a traditionfor many years. How many times do youactually eat up all the ham though? Let me help you out with these leftover ham recipes.
During Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas, ham sales are through the roof. Even the smallest of hams are often too big for your family to consume in one meal. Stock up on resealable plastic bags and freeze your leftovers. You can consult these leftover ham recipes and create new and exciting dishes out of your leftovers. I’ve got everything from salads to breakfast delights and hearty casseroles.
Maybe you are a turkey serving family instead. I have you covered there as well, try out these Leftover Turkey Recipes to mix up your meal planning. I kind of want to go out and buy a ham right now so that I can make each and every one of these amazing recipes!
18 Leftover Ham Recipes
Hash Brown Egg Casserole
This hash brown egg casserole is full of ham, veggies and cheese, all baked to perfection. The perfect breakfast option for a special occasion!
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Ham Bone Soup (Slow Cooker)
This slow cooker ham bone soup is loaded with beans and veggies, it’s the absolute best way to use up leftover ham!
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Stromboli Recipe
This stromboli recipe is tender dough stuffed with tomato sauce, cheese and Italian meats, then baked to golden brown perfection. It’s a quick and easy dinner that’s ready in just 30 minutes!
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Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup
This slow cooker ham and bean soup is made with a mixture of dried beans, vegetables, tomatoes and diced ham, all cooked together for a hearty and flavorful meal. An easy crock pot dinner that’s perfect for a cold night!
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Cuban Sandwich
The ultimate Cuban sandwich recipe piled high with ham, cheese, roasted pork and pickles. These sandwiches are perfect for a hearty meal, and they happen to be super easy to make!
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Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
This scalloped potatoes and ham recipe is a layered casserole of thinly sliced potatoes in cheese sauce with diced ham, all baked together to golden brown perfection. A hearty and satisfying main course or side dish option that always gets rave reviews!
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Ham Salad
This ham salad is a blend of finely diced ham, mayonnaise, veggies and seasonings, all mixed together to form a savory and creamy salad. The absolute best way to use up leftover ham! Serve your salad as a sandwich, with crackers, or over lettuce.
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Cuban Sliders
TheseCubansliders are potato buns piled high with meat, cheese and pickles, then brushed with garlic butter and baked to golden brown perfection. The perfect slider sandwich for parties, game day or as an easy dinner option.
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Ham and Beans
This ham and beans recipe is the best way to use up leftover ham! Creamy white beans cook with diced ham, vegetables and seasonings to make a simple, yet totally satisfying dish that is sure to get rave reviews.
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Monte Cristo Sandwich
This Monte Cristo Sandwich recipe is a copycat of the famous Disneyland version, made with turkey, ham and cheese. The sandwiches are battered then cooked to golden brown perfection. Serve with a side of raspberry jam for a unique meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
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How long does cooked ham last?
You can keep cooked ham in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, or freeze it for up to 3 months. I like to package my ham for the freezer in smaller sized bags so that I can just thaw a little at a time as needed to make these recipes.
How do you store cooked ham?
The best way to store your cooked ham is to slice it off the bone, then store the slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If you’re planning to freeze your ham, I like to dice it into chunks, then package it in freezer store bags.
Ham and Egg Cups
These ham and egg cups are slices of ham pressed into muffin tins, then filled with cheese and eggs and baked to perfection. Top with tomatoes and herbs for an easy make ahead breakfast option.
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Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
These hot ham and cheese pinwheels are rolls loaded with plenty of meat and swiss, then topped with a butter poppy seed sauce and baked to golden brown perfection. I serve ham and cheese roll ups at every party and there are never any leftovers!
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Ham and Potato Soup
This ham and potato soup is made with diced ham, Russet potatoes, carrots, celery and white cheddar cheese, all in a thick and creamy broth. An easy dinner option that’s hearty, comforting and quick to make!
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Ham and Cheese Sliders
These ham and cheese sliders are Hawaiian rolls topped with plenty of sliced ham, swiss cheese and an onion poppy seed butter, then baked to gooey perfection. The ultimate party snack to feed a crowd!
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Ham Casserole
This ham casserole is egg noodles, broccoli and diced ham in a creamy sauce, all topped with cheese and baked to golden brown perfection. A comfort food classic that's the perfect way to use up leftover ham!
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Slow Cooker Black Eyed Peas
These slow cooker black eyed peas are loaded with ham, sausage and veggies. The perfect crock pot meal to get your new year off to the right start!
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Ham and Corn Chowder
This ham and corn chowder is a blend of diced ham, bacon, vegetables and potatoes, all simmered together in a rich and creamy broth. An easy and hearty dinner option that's the perfect way to use up leftover ham!
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Red Beans and Rice
This red beans and rice is dried red beans simmered with ham, vegetables, spices and sausage, then served over steamed rice. A classic comfort food dish that’s perfect for the heartiest of appetites!
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How to reheat leftover ham
If you just want to reheat your ham instead of using one of these recipes, you can reheat your ham by placing it in a baking dish covered with foil and baking it at 275 degrees until warmed through. If you’re reheating a whole ham, you can plan on heating it for 10 minutes per pound. For sliced ham, plan on 5-7 minutes per pound of ham.
Ham is too good to let it go to waste. Try transforming it into something amazing. With all these great ham recipes, you’ll find yourself looking forward to your leftovers just as much as the main holiday meal!
Originally Posted March 31, 2022
Last Updated March 23, 2023
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