My top leftover ham recipes to make after the holidays turn extra ham meat into easy, crowd-pleasing meals. From cheesy casseroles and hearty soups to breakfast favorites, these recipes make the most of every slice. Perfect for quick lunches, dinners, or snacks, they help you save time and enjoy every bit of your leftover holiday ham.
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- 🔎 Leftover Ham Recipes Key Takeaways
- 1. Creamy Ham and Pea Pasta
- 2. Ham Casserole with Broccoli and Cheese
- 3. Cheesy Ham & Bow Tie Pasta
- 4. Cauliflower Ham Soup
- 5. Ham Chowder
- 6. Grilled Ham & Cheese
- 7. Ham & Egg Breakfast Cups
- 8. Omelet Roll
- 9. Sopa de Chícharos
- 10. Ham Loaf
- 11. Ham Salad
- 12. Baked Denver Omelet
- 13. Ramen Noodles With Ham
- 14. Creamy Ham Stroganoff & Pasta
- 15. Holiday Ham Casserole
- 16. Ham and Cheese Quiche
- 17. Ham and Cheese Omelet
- 18. Creamy Crockpot Ham Potato Soup
- 19. Ham and Potato Casserole
- 20. Deviled Ham
- 21. Au Gratin Potatoes with Diced Ham
- 22. Baked Ham and Cheese Sliders
- 23. Crockpot Split Pea Soup
- 24. Ham, Cheese, & Chive Scones
- 25. Pickle Roll-Ups
- 26. Pinwheel Sandwiches
- 💭 Tips For Using Up Leftover Baked Ham
- ❓ Leftover Ham Recipes FAQ
- 💬 Comments, Tweaks & Reviews
Delicious sweet and savory ham dinners are one of my favorites, whether a Christmas glazed honey ham or a weeknight meal. Since I'm the biggest ham fan in the family, there are always plenty of leftovers.
To get everyone to help me eat all of the ham, I've gotten pretty creative with some fantastic leftover ham recipes. With these, you can make a hearty breakfast, a cheesy ham lunch, or serve a crowd-pleasing dinner in a flash using your leftovers.
Learn about the different types of ham and how to score ham for the most picture-perfect holiday ham every time!
🔎 Leftover Ham Recipes Key Takeaways
- My top leftover ham recipes to make after the holidays turn extra ham into easy, crowd-pleasing meals. From cheesy casseroles and hearty soups to breakfast favorites, these ideas make the most of every slice.
- These recipes are versatile for quick lunches, dinners, or snacks. Use ham in pastas, quiches, soups, sandwiches, or even roll-ups to keep meals exciting and flavorful.
- The post also includes tips for using leftover ham, like adding it to pasta, stir-fries, quiches, or sandwiches, so you never waste a bite.
- Learn how to store, freeze, and reheat ham safely, and make rich broth or stock with bones and trimmings for soups and stews.
- Whether you're feeding a crowd or meal-prepping for the week, these recipes turn leftover holiday ham into satisfying, fresh meals your family will love.
1. Creamy Ham and Pea Pasta
Tender pieces of leftover ham with the classic complimenting peas served over pasta in a rich and delicious sauce. This filling family meal is a household favorite, even with those who aren't huge ham fans.
Tasty, easy skillet dinners like this are perfect for weeknight meals and feeding a hungry crowd.
2. Ham Casserole with Broccoli and Cheese
Another great use of leftover ham that's ridiculously tasty. The crunchy topping is the perfect addition to this deliciously creamy pasta casserole.
This hearty meal combines my favorites - ham, broccoli, cheddar, and pasta - for an easy dinner everyone loves.
I'd love to hear how you use your leftover ham! What are your favorite recipes or twists on these ideas? Let me know in the comments!
3. Cheesy Ham & Bow Tie Pasta
This light pasta dinner is a quick meal that tastes amazing with its light sauce and tender pieces of cubed ham. The bowtie pasta is perfect for coating with sauce to make sure each bite is packed with flavor!
You can make this dish super-quick with thawed peas and carrots, or mix and match to use up whatever veggies you have in the fridge.
4. Cauliflower Ham Soup
Cauliflower soup is incredibly smooth, rich, and tasty, and it's even better with fried chunks of leftover ham stirred in. To make the meal more filling, top the soup with a handful of cheese, chives, or even a touch of sour cream.
5. Ham Chowder
Ham chowder is another amazing soup to add to your recipe Rolodex for using ham. It has a rich combination of potatoes, cheese, and ham that the whole family will love.
If desired, you can use an immersion blender to make your chowder nice and creamy, or you can enjoy this soup chunky and rustic.
6. Grilled Ham & Cheese
My favorite everyday sandwich, meaning I could eat it every day. Grilled ham and cheese is my bag, baby.
Assemble this staple lunch sandwich and cook it to crispy perfection in your air fryer. Toast both sides of the bread for the ultimate grilled ham and cheese.
7. Ham & Egg Breakfast Cups
Make these tasty breakfast cups with sliced leftover ham or deli ham slices. They're almost effortless to make,low-carb, and kids LOVE them!
8. Omelet Roll
Want to impress your family? Make this exceptionally tasty ham and cheese omelet roll this weekend. It's easier than you think and looks as impressive as it tastes.
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9. Sopa de Chícharos
This delicious Cuban split pea soup takes the everyday classic recipe to wonderfully flavorful new heights. I have always LOVED split pea soup, but this Cuban version takes the spot as my best-ever favorite.
10. Ham Loaf
A vintage-inspired dish that offers a delicious twist on traditional meatloaf, utilizing leftover ham as its main ingredient. This ham loaf is mixed with ground pork, ham, breadcrumbs, milk, and seasonings and then baked to a juicy finish.
The brown sugar Dijon glaze sets this loaf apart with it a tangy-sweet crust.
11. Ham Salad
The recipe involves a simple mix of diced cooked ham, crunchy celery, creamy mayonnaise, tangy dill pickles, and a touch of Dijon mustard, all blended to create a smooth and flavorful ham salad mixture.
This recipe is quick to prepare, takes about 10 minutes, and is ideal for an easy lunch or as a delightful appetizer.
12. Baked Denver Omelet
With a total prep and cook time of 35 minutes, this baked omelet is a time-saver and a versatile meal that can be customized with various add-ins to suit any taste.
13. Ramen Noodles With Ham
Ramen noodles served in a homemade broth rich with sautéed ham, ginger, and garlic flavors, enhanced with soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and rice vinegar. You can customize your soup with toppings such as hard-boiled eggs, chili paste, sriracha, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, green onions, sesame seeds, and more.
14. Creamy Ham Stroganoff & Pasta
This Ham Stroganoff recipe transforms leftover ham into a cozy and satisfying meal. It pairs tender al dente pasta with hearty chunks of cooked ham, all enveloped in a creamy mushroom gravy.
It's one of my favorite comfort food recipes for after the holidays.
15. Holiday Ham Casserole
Holiday ham Casserole combines the savory flavors of diced ham with the comforting texture of thinly sliced potatoes. This casserole is baked to golden perfection, bound together by a rich, creamy bechamel sauce, and layered with sharp cheddar cheese.
16. Ham and Cheese Quiche
Ham and cheese quiche combines savory chunks of cooked ham with creamy cheese and egg custard in a flaky butter pie crust. It refrigerated and freezes beautifully for an easy reheat-and-eat breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner.
Follow my guide to making quiche for thorough step-by-step instructions, tips, and tricks.
17. Ham and Cheese Omelet
A quick and easy 3-egg ham and cheese omelet never disappoints at breakfast time. It's a protein-packed breakfast, brunch, lunch, or breakfast-for-dinner that you can whip up in about 10 minutes.
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18. Creamy Crockpot Ham Potato Soup
Crockpot ham potato soup has a rich, creamy texture and savory flavor that make it a perfect choice for cold and cozy evenings. With carrots, onions, celery, potatoes, and chunks of ham, it's an all-in-one meal your family will love.
19. Ham and Potato Casserole
This savory casserole can be served as an entree or side dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's loaded with tender potatoes, diced ham, and a rich and cheesy sauce made with a combination of mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
20. Deviled Ham
My deviled ham has a perfectly balanced blend of mayo, mustard, hot pepper sauce, ham, and seasonings for a spread that is tangy, creamy, and savory in the best way. Smear it on sandwiches or wraps, or serve it as a quick and easy chip dip appetizer for parties!
21. Au Gratin Potatoes with Diced Ham
Au gratin potatoes with diced ham is a comforting dish that combines creamy sliced potatoes with savory ham, baked until golden and bubbly. It's a cheesy potato side dish that works for everything from special occasions to weeknight family dinners.
22. Baked Ham and Cheese Sliders
These crowd‑pleasing sliders use leftover Easter ham (or deli meat) layered with melted cheese on sweet rolls. Brush the tops with butter and a pinch of salt before baking in the pan for an irresistable sandwich.
23. Crockpot Split Pea Soup
Turn your leftover ham bone, spiral ham, or diced ham steaks into a hearty split pea soup that's perfect for chilly nights. Add fresh vegetables and salt to taste, cover the ingredients with broth, and let the slow cooker work its magic. This recipe is great for portioning and freezing.
24. Ham, Cheese, & Chive Scones
Flaky scones studded with savory ham, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh chives. Combine the dry ingredients with cold butter and fold in diced ham and cheese, then bake until golden.
25. Pickle Roll-Ups
Pickle roll-ups are a quick, no-cook snack or appetizer that's perfect for pickle lovers. Made with just three ingredients, sliced ham (or your preferred deli meat), pickles, and cream cheese, they're easy to whip up for a crowd and perfect for packing lunchboxes.
26. Pinwheel Sandwiches
Turn your leftover ham into a fun and easy meal for lunch or dinner. Spread cream cheese on a soft tortilla, layer with leftover ham, cheese, and crisp veggies, roll it up, and slice into bite-sized pinwheel sandwiches.
💭 Tips For Using Up Leftover Baked Ham
- Add it to pasta. Dice up cooked ham and stir it into pasta or macaroni and cheese to add protein and salty, smokey ham flavor. It's one of my all-time favorite add-ins for mac & cheese.
- Soups. Add diced ham to a pot with vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions. Add broth, herbs, and other desired seasonings to create a flavorful soup.
- Quiche or frittata. Incorporate diced ham into a quiche or frittata for a tasty breakfast or brunch. Combine with eggs, cheese, and vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for a satisfying meal. (Learn more about quiches vs frittatas here.).
- Sandwiches or wraps. Layer slices of ham with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and your favorite condiments for a quick and easy meal.
- Stir-fries. Add diced ham to stir-fries for a protein and flavor boost. Combine with vegetables and stir-fry sauce, then serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Ham and cheese roll-ups. Roll up slices of ham with cheese and any of your favorite veggies and condiments and enjoy an easy snack.
❓ Leftover Ham Recipes FAQ
Leftover ham can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 4 days before it should be discarded. Store it in an airtight container or wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. If you want to keep it longer, leftover ham can also be frozen for up to 2 months. For best results, slice or cube the ham before freezing and store it in a freezer-safe bag or container, removing as much air as possible. Thaw in the refrigerator before using.
Save your ham bones, trimmings, or extra meat to make a rich, savory pork broth. Place the bones and meat in a large pot with water, add vegetables like onion, carrots, and celery, plus herbs like bay leaves or peppercorns. Simmer for 2-4 hours to extract maximum flavor, keeping in mind that ham is already salty, so you may not need extra salt. Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve, discard the solids, and use the liquid as a base for soups, stews, or sauces. The broth can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
To keep ham moist, reheat in a covered pan over medium heat with a splash of water or broth. You can also wrap slices in foil and bake at 300°F (150°C) until warmed through. This method preserves juiciness for sandwiches, casseroles, or sliders.
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Danielle Gendron says
Recette au jambon était délicieuse. Merci
"Ham recipe was delicious. THANKS"