21+ Best Leftover Ham Recipes To Make With Extra Holiday Baked Ham! (2024)

My leftover ham recipes are a perfect way to use leftover ham to make satisfying breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. Don't waste a great oven-baked ham from your holiday meals. Save every bit of that delicious ham meat for these fantastic leftover recipes!

Learn about the different types of ham and how to score ham for the most picture-perfect holiday ham.

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. Make a hearty breakfast, a cheesy ham lunch, or serve a crowd-pleasing dinner with all these tasty meals!

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!

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, and your kids will 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.

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, which adds a tangy-sweet crust and enhances its flavor profile. It's a simple yet satisfying meal that pairs well with classic sides like mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables.

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

This simple yet delicious take on the classic Denver omelet is perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch. It involves sautéing onions, bell peppers, and ham, which are then mixed with whipped eggs, milk, and cheddar cheese and baked to fluffy perfection.

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

This dish features ramen noodles served in a homemade broth rich with sautéed ham, ginger, and garlic flavors, enhanced with soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and rice vinegar. It's a comforting bowl that brings a restaurant-quality experience to your dining table.

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 a comfort food classic with a twist. Its savory and rich flavor profile makes it perfect for a family dinner.

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.

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.

💭 Tips For Using Up Leftover Baked Ham

Cooking with leftover ham is incredibly versatile and adds a savory, salty element to any dish it's added to. Here are some tips to make the most of your leftover ham:

1. Macaroni and Cheese: Dice up cooked ham and stir it into macaroni and cheese to add protein and salty, smokey ham flavor. It's one of my all-time favorite .
2. Soup: 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.
3. 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.
4. Sandwiches and Wraps: Layer slices of ham with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and your favorite condiments for a quick and easy meal.
5. Stir-Fries: Add diced ham to stir-fries for a protein and flavor boost. Combine with vegetables and your choice of sauce, then serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
6. 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!

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