Ever find yourself with lots of leftover ham after the holidays and not knowing what to do with it? Here are 25 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.
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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.
Is it a pie, is it a casserole, or is it something else? If you judge by the definition of a casserole, then this crustless quiche is essentially a casserole. It’s cooked in a deep dish and doesn’t have a pie crust, so it fits the bill perfectly.
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.
This veggie and ham dish is something that you can throw together an hour or so before dinner, as long as you have all the ingredients for it in your fridge. A pack of mixed veggies, some uncooked pasta, some cheese, breadcrumbs, and of course, your leftover ham. You can also use any fresh vegetables of your choice for this dish, and cube them in the same size as your ham for even cooking.
Sauerkraut is one of the main ingredients in this recipe. If you can’t find canned or bottled sauerkraut, you can always make your own. Or you can substitute it with fresh, shredded cabbage.
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.
If you want to create a casserole that’s low in carbs but still super yummy and filling, this recipe is what you need. Cauliflower, which is steamed and grated, takes the place of rice or pasta in this dish. With two kinds of cheese, almond milk, spinach, and eggs, this is perfect for those doing keto.
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.
10. Ham Tetrazzini
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.
Imagine a breakfast plate with a slice of ham, some hash browns, and cheesy scrambled eggs. Now imagine all of that combined in one casserole that’s made specifically for breakfast.
13. Ham Lasagna
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.
This oven-baked wonder has rice, vegetables, chicken, seafood, sausage, and leftover ham ham in it. Cooked in an oven, it’s best to stir once halfway through baking time and then remove the bay leaves before serving.
Strata is a dish that has a layer of bread added to the bottom to soak up all those yummy juices. It’s also an easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for breakfast or even brunch.
If you want to add some bite to this recipe, a sprinkling of cayenne powder on top should do the trick. Don’t like asparagus? You can always replace it with artichokes, spinach, or any other green vegetable you love.
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.
If you love Hawaiian pizza, then you might want to give this recipe a try! You get the savory goodness of ham, the cheesy and creamy yumminess of cheese, and the balancing sweetness of pineapple in each bite.
Here’s a different take on strata where you use flaky croissants instead of slices of bread.
Flaky, buttery, cheesy, and utterly delicious, this dish is a great breakfast to serve when you’re trying to impress someone! Or when you simply want a sublime strata that’s different from the usual.
For a savory, filling, no-fuss, quick-and-easy casserole, this is it! Toss and mix all of the ingredients in a bowl (except for a handful of grated cheese), pour into your favorite baking dish, and bake. Before serving, top with the remaining cheese (and a sprinkling of pepper flakes for zing) and broil for 5 minutes for a sticky and crusty top.
Here’s another dish that you can enjoy in the morning (or at brunch) after the holidays.
Assemble the ingredients in your slow cooker, let cook (1.5 hours on high or 4 hours on low), and come back to a fabulous breakfast treat that everyone will surely enjoy.
21. Ham Pot 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.
Chicken cordon bleu is a chicken dish with ham and cheese inside. This casserole is a take on that, with the chicken, ham, and cheese mixed all together in one tasty hodgepodge and baked to perfection! Topped with a variety of cheeses and breadcrumbs for crunch, you have a hearty dish that is sure to become a family favorite.
Here’s another casserole that’s a translation of another popular dish. This time, it’s the ham, cheese, and egg-dipped sandwich called the Monte Cristo. Made pretty much like a strata, you place a layer of bread at the bottom, add your sliced ham, then a layer of cheese, followed by another layer of bread. Poured over all these is a seasoned egg mixture that helps bind everything into one impressive giant Monte Cristo sandwich casserole.
If you enjoy Mexican food like I do, then you’re sure to love this casserole version of enchiladas. These are made specifically for breakfast, but you can enjoy them at any time of the day, because why not?! If you want your enchiladas to be on the spicy side, add some chopped jalapenos to each roll and you’re good to go!
Do you tend to go overboard when it comes to the holidays, particularly Christmas, and end up with lots of leftover turkey and ham the next day? Well, here’s a recipe that can help prevent wasting any of that good meat. The recipe uses broccoli as its vegetable of choice, but you can add peas, carrots, and other veggies to this too for added texture and flavor.
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.
