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Ever find yourself with lots of leftover ham after the holidays and not knowing what to do with it? Here are leftover ham casserole recipes that you can try when this happens! If you’re looking for a list of leftover ham casserole recipes that will help you avoid wasting any of that yummy leftover ham from the holidays, I’ve got you covered! Leftover ham stored in the fridge is generally safe to eat for up to five days. But, if you want it to last longer, you should store it in the freezer, double-wrapped in aluminum foil or placed in heavy-duty freezer bags. Freezing will help extend its shelf life, keeping it safe to eat for up to 4 months. Also, this will give you the chance to try out more of the recipes in this list.
Some of the casserole recipes you should try include Ham & Potato Au Gratin and Ham Tetrazzini. You should also try #17, if you’re feeling more inventive.
Cheesy, creamy, and filling, this casserole is just the first on this list of yummy options. Combining leftover ham, mushroom soup, egg noodles, and any veggies you want, this can be made for lunch or even dinner. Cream cheese is a must in this recipe but the shredded cheese can be cheddar or any of your favorite cheeses.
Another filling and tasty dish you can make with leftover ham is this easy casserole. This dish, which has broccoli, rice, and ham, also has loads of cheese and creamy soup. Topped with crushed Ritz crackers, you also get a unique crunchy top.
If you love potatoes with your ham, then this casserole is one dish you should try. It combines layers of sliced potatoes with frozen peas, cubed ham, and a savory sauce. It also has some sharp white cheddar cheese that helps bind the layers together and chicken broth that adds lots of flavor to the entire mixture.
Here’s one of those leftover ham casserole recipes that may seem like you are just throwing everything together in a pot. Shell pasta, leftover ham, frozen peas, bell pepper, seasoned breadcrumbs, and cheese. Oh, and this is a spicy casserole since it uses two different types of chili—fire roasted hatch chiles and jalapenos.
Here’s the perfect recipe to make for breakfast the day after Easter or Christmas. For this dish, you can use sliced leftover ham and stale bread. You can add some veggies, like shredded carrots, spring onions, and bell peppers, if you want to add more color to this dish. But if you’re aiming to keep things simple, eggs, milk, bread, and ham are all you need.
Did you know that while this dish has a rather Italian-sounding name, it’s actually an American dish? Ham Tetrazzini is also a dish you can tweak to your heart’s content since it doesn’t really require you to use a specific type of noodle pasta or cream soup. While this recipe calls for spaghetti, you can use fettuccini, angel hair, linguine, or even egg noodles.
Who doesn’t enjoy mac and cheese? This version is slightly elevated with the addition of ham and some peas plus the use of spices like paprika and mustard powder. The cheeses in this recipe are gouda, cheddar, and American cheese, but you can substitute these with any melty cheese that you love.
Believe it or not, but lasagna is actually a type of casserole. This dish makes use of whatever leftover ham you have and combines it with mushrooms, cottage cheese, and lasagna sheets to create a delectable meal. Add a few veggies, such as spinach or artichokes, to make this recipe your own.
Another potato and ham recipe you can try is this tasty treat that’s usually made with ground beef. To replace the ground beef, florets of broccoli and cauliflower are added to the ham, all of which are then added to a super creamy cheese sauce. Topped with a thick layer of mashed potatoes (which you can make from scratch or using a boxed instant mix) and you have a new take on the usual shepherd’s pie.
You can call this dish an improvised chicken pot pie without the chicken. It has the structure of a chicken pot pie but is made with leftover ham, corn, potatoes, carrots, and a puff pastry top.
The bottom line
This compilation of leftover ham casserole recipes will help you avoid wasting any leftovers when your event goes all in on ham. If you’re craving any of these sublime casseroles, even if you don’t have leftovers, you can always make them with deli ham or ham steak that you buy from your favorite supermarket.
