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From irresistible salads and casseroles to soups and pastas, you’ll find everything you need in this list of delicious leftover ham recipes. Your nightly fridge raid turns up leftover ham — leftover ham? — I know what you’re thinking: there’s never any leftover ham. But wait, yes there is!
Every holiday ever always seems to include a cut of ham or two, most especially Christmas or Thanksgiving; plus they’re often given as gifts as well. And since ham lasts for a long time refrigerated, there more than likely is a leftover ham for you to raid! But resist the urge to pull out your pocket fork and scarf that last flavorful slice of Aunt Sally’s Best down right then and there.
Instead, turn your scraps of ham into a savory stew or decadent risotto and liven up your kitchen table with an injection of flavor. Next time you are looking for leftover recipes, these great ideas for using a little bit of spiral ham, gruyere cheese, or sweet potatoes will help inspire an easy breakfast. Let us know if you spot any of your favorite leftover ham recipes!
We also love hearing from those of our readers who actually take the plunge and cook up something on the list! So be brave, prep something up, and let us know how it went!
Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
Pull out that box of frozen puff pastry to thaw and add a few cheese and ham slices, and you’ve got crisp, warm and melty Ham & Cheese Pinwheel snacks in no time!
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Dill Pickle Dip
This dill pickle dip is a party snack in all ways. It has a creamy texture and a tangy bite.
Pierogies are a staple of Polish cuisine — and if you’ve got any sense, they’ll soon be a staple at your dinner table, too. We’re a little (O.K, a lot) obsessed with this brilliant, no-fuss recipe that’s best served alongside a hearty helping of sour cream.
If you’ve mastered the taco, you’d need to have quesadillas in your ensemble too! Served with sour cream and maybe some salsa, these spicy, cheesy treats will turn your ordinary after-holiday into a regular Cinco de Mayo!
Here’s something for all those foodie busybodies out there with very little time but still require good food. The combo of (leftover) ham, cheese, green onions, and bell pepper all rolled in dough is super delicious! The best part is it takes little time and even less effort to make!
These little tasty turnovers are just the thing when you need something for lunch or dinner and want to bust out the old muffin pan! Oozing with cheesy goodness, mayo, and savory ham, your kids will surely love these delectable delights!
Gnocchi (pronounced ‘n(y)oh-kee’) is a type of pasta. It’s unique in that unlike other pasta, they are almost dumpling-like and are fat, soft, and chewy. Like other pasta, though, they cook quickly and are perfect for a midweek dinner!
This dish tastes so good it’ll tempt you into making mashed potatoes just so that you can cook it! Plus, the combination of (leftover) ham, cheese, and chives meld together to give you the unique flavor the dish is so well known for. Use glazed ham for optimum results!
This soup is simple, delicious, and packed with ham and veggies. It’s also a great way to utilize your leftover ham! Its creamy, comforting, and cheesy flavor is perfect for cozying up in the evening of a busy day.
A classic dish, serve up Deviled Ham to bring forth the nostalgia! And it’s so easy to make too! Just pop your diced leftover ham in a food processor, then add your seasoning to the result in a bowl and mix.
And you’re done! Serve on top of crackers for an excellent appetizer with a bottle of wine as you reminisce with old friends!
One of the easier but no less tasty ways to use up your leftover ham! Brimming with chopped ham, creamy white sauce, and an amazing flavor, it’s a different take from your usual spaghetti. The sauce is made up of butter, flour, and milk and amped up by chopped onions and seasoning.
Serve it up for lunch or dinner and leave your guests impressed!
This dish is loaded with everything there is to love about breakfast! A combo of bread, cheese, ham, veggies, and seasoning combine to form this hearty and delicious meal! It’s easy to make, and you make it a day ahead too!
Prepare the night before serving, so there’s little to do in the morning!
The bottom line
And that about concludes our list of the best leftover ham recipes! We hope our list will inspire your next couple of easy dinners. And if you’re just going to reheat that ham the next day and eat it with your fingers, here’s how.
You can also peruse this list of sides for dinner ham so you can round out your next day’s dinner. Did you spot any of your favorite leftover ham recipes? Let us know.
