We always buy a Christmas ham just before the holidays and after serving it on the big day I find myself wondering what on earth to do with the rest. Let’s face it, there’s only so many times you can eat ham and eggs or plain ham sandwiches. Or just eating handfuls out of the fridge - totally guilty of this! I’ve put together a bunch of delicious recipes using ham that will make sure you use up all your leftover ham without wanting to pull your hair out. Choose from pastas, frittatas, bakes, casseroles and much much more! We’ve got breakfast, lunch, dinner and sides all covered so have a browse and pick one (or more) recipes to try this holiday season. Still planning out your Christmas menu? Check out these 20+ Easy Christmas Salads for inspiration. 25 Leftover Ham Recipes 1 Impossible Quiche This irresistible golden brown impossible quiche is made with ham and cheese and can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner. This light and delicious crustless quiche will be loved by the whole family. Get the Recipe 2 Easy Scalloped Potatoes and Ham Recipe Photo Credit: thesuburbansoapbox.com Turn the ultimate comfort food side dish into your main course, one pot dinner! Easy Scalloped Potatoes and Ham is a classic dinner casserole that’s easy and quick. Cheesy, bubbling and golden brown with chunks of leftover ham! Get the Recipe 3 Split Pea Soup This Split Pea Soup is hearty, healthy and full of flavour - the perfect winter warmer. Use the ham bone from your Christmas ham to add amazing flavour to this soup. Get the Recipe 4 Ham Fried Rice Photo Credit: www.sidewalkshoes.com Forget takeout and use your leftover ham to make this delicious Ham Fried Rice! A perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner. Get the Recipe 5 Supreme Pizza This deliciously simple homemade supreme pizza is better than takeout! Using two ingredient dough as a base, you can choose to make one large pizza or three mini pizzas. Top with leftover ham. Get the Recipe 6 Instant Pot Egg Bites {Whole30, Paleo, Dairy-Free} Photo Credit: www.sustainablecooks.com Learn how easy it is to make this awesome copycat Starbucks Instant Pot Egg Bites recipe. This recipe also teaches you how to make these Whole30 and paleo egg bites in the oven. These paleo sous vide egg bites are a game changer for fast breakfasts. Substitute bacon for leftover holiday ham. Get the Recipe 7 Leftover Ham Sweet Potato Ricotta Pasta Bake Photo Credit: www.sugarsaltmagic.com Jumbo pasta shells are filled with ham, sweet potato, spinach and ricotta, then topped with cheese and baked to perfection! The perfect comfort food. Get the Recipe 8 Cheddar Ham Potato Cakes Photo Credit: www.rockrecipes.com Cheddar Ham Potato Cakes are a leftover recipe winner! Leftover baked ham and mashed potatoes with cheddar cheese that’s great for dinner or for brunch with fried eggs. Get the Recipe 9 Ham, Brie and Cranberry Sliders with Maple Rosemary Mustard Photo Credit: flavorthemoments.com Ham, Brie & Cranberry Sliders with Maple Rosemary Mustard are a great appetizer that can easily repurpose holiday leftovers! Get the Recipe 10 Ham and Cheese Croissant Casserole Photo Credit: www.joyousapron.com Treat yourself to a decadent breakfast with this Ham and Cheese Croissant Casserole. Flaky, buttery croissants soaked in flavorful egg mixture, combined with cheese and leftover ham. Baked to perfection and served warm. Get the Recipe 11 Hawaiian Roll Ham and Swiss Sliders Photo Credit: neighborfoodblog.com Ham and Swiss Sliders are stacked with ham and melty Swiss cheese then smothered with a honey mustard glaze for a truly special sandwich. These Hawaiian Roll Sliders are perfect for tailgating and absolutely disappear at parties! Get the Recipe 12 Mini Ham and Spinach Frittatas Photo Credit: www.marcellinaincucina.com Have leftover ham? Mini Ham and Spinach Frittatas are a good way to use it up. These little individual frittatas are packed full of flavour and goodness using delicious, baked ham. Get the Recipe 13 Ham Dip Recipe (Quick & Easy) Photo Credit: snappygourmet.com Ham Dip, a quick and easy appetizer recipe with ham, cream cheese, Swiss cheese, and a few other ingredients. Great way to use up leftover holiday ham and perfect for New Year’s Eve parties and potlucks. Get the Recipe 14 Pasta de Bocaditos {Cuban Deviled Ham Sandwiches} Photo Credit: thisoldgal.com Pasta de Bocaditos {Cuban Deviled Ham Sandwiches} are little bites of deliciousness. Filled with ham, cream cheese and roasted red peppers. Get the Recipe 15 Ham Potato and Cheese Pie Photo Credit: www.majhofftakesawife.com Ham potato and cheese pie is the perfect recipe to use up that leftover holiday ham. It features layers of cheesy sauce, sliced potatoes and puff pastry. Get the Recipe 16 Cheesy Ham and Broccoli Pot Pie Photo Credit: www.serenabakessimplyfromscratch.com A delicious Pot Pie filled with ham, broccoli, veggies, and a delicious cheesy gravy with a flaky crust! Get the Recipe 17 Ham and Cheese Roll Photo Credit: www.saltysidedish.com This quick ham and cheese roll makes a delicious bread side dish with a little flair. Skip the boring bread and butter, with these ham and cheese crescent rolls, every bite is a serious cheese filled treat. Get the Recipe 18 Slow Cooker Ham Soup with Potatoes and Kale Photo Credit: www.goodlifeeats.com Not sure what to do with a ham bone? This Slow Cooker Ham Soup with Potatoes and Kale is both easy to prepare and flavorful, thanks to the use of a slow cooker and the rich flavor that a leftover ham bone imparts. Get the Recipe 19 Ham Tetrazzini Photo Credit: www.beyondthechickencoop.com Ham Tetrazzini is a delicious twist on the classic chicken tetrazzini. Cube leftover Christmas ham and use it in this comforting dinner. Get the Recipe 20 Creamy Ham and Pea Pasta Photo Credit: theforkedspoon.com A perfect way to use up all that leftover holiday ham, this Creamy Ham and Pea Pasta is easy, comforting, and completely kid approved! Tossed in a garlic parmesan cream sauce and loaded with fresh or frozen peas, enjoy this 30 minute Ham and Pea Pasta Recipe anytime you need an easy and delicious dinner the whole family will love. Get the Recipe 21 Ham and Cheese Breakfast Empanadas Photo Credit: www.playpartyplan.com These ham and cheese breakfast empanadas are the perfect quick breakfast for anyone who wants something cheesy, filling, and delicious! Get the Recipe 22 Cheesy Waffle and Ham Breakfast Casserole Recipe + Tutorial Photo Credit: recipesfromapantry.com Cheesy Waffle and Ham Breakfast Casserole is everything you love about breakfast tucked into one easy to make casserole. The perfect dish to serve for Sunday breakfast, this delectable cheesy casserole is full of classic breakfast flavour. Get the Recipe 23 Ham & Cheese Mini Quiche Recipe with Puff Pastry Photo Credit: thecookspyjamas.com The simplest ham & cheese mini quiche recipe with puff pastry on the internet. Promise! This is my go-to recipe for entertaining, lunchboxes, picnics or anywhere an appetiser is required. Easy to make, easy to freeze: there is no excuse to always have some on hand. Get the Recipe 24 Olivier Salad - Russian Salad Recipe Photo Credit: petersfoodadventures.com Olivier Salad is a delicious Russian Potato Salad that’s popular during the holidays. Around the world it’s known as Ensalada Rusa, Rus Salatası, ρώσικη σαλάτα, bramborový salát and more. Perfect for pot lucks and barbecues. Get the Recipe 25 Pizza Scrolls These quick and easy Pizza Scrolls are great for kids lunches, after school snacks or as an appetiser. Made with two ingredient dough, these rolls are a real crowd pleaser. Use leftover ham instead of bacon and serve them hot or cold. Get the Recipe With 25 different recipes to choose from there’s no excuse to let any leftover ham go to waste this holiday season! The hardest decision you’ll have is narrowing down which recipes to try. Don’t forget to bookmark your favourites to save for later, or simply bookmark this post to refer back to during the holidays. If you’ve tried any of these Leftover Ham Recipes I’d love to hear how you enjoyed them! Pop a comment below! You can also FOLLOW ME on FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM and PINTEREST to keep up to date with more delicious recipes.
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