Leftover Ham Recipes
When the Christmas feast is over and the leftovers are calling from the fridge, ham is the gift that keeps on giving. Instead of reheating the same slices, turn them into something new and delicious with these leftover ham recipes. They are simple, comforting, and packed with taste. Making them perfect for lazy holiday mornings or easy dinners after the big day.
This collection has a little of everything, from hearty soups and creamy casseroles to quick breakfasts and cosy bakes. Think golden ham quiche, creamy potato soup, savoury pies, and even cheesy sliders that everyone will love. You’ll also find lighter ideas like ham salad or vegetable fried rice. For when you want something satisfying but not too heavy.
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Each recipe makes the most of every last slice, turning leftovers into dishes that feel fresh and festive all over again. So grab that storage container from the fridge and get ready to reinvent your holiday ham in the tastiest ways possible.
Essential Tools to Make the Most of Leftover Ham
Transforming your Christmas ham leftovers into new and delicious dishes is easy with the right kitchen tools. These essentials will help you chop, cook, and store your creations efficiently while keeping everything flavourful and fresh.
- Chef Knife: Ideal for slicing ham and chopping vegetables quickly and evenly.
- Frying Pan Set: Perfect for reheating ham or cooking up omelettes, quiches, and stir fries.
- Casserole Dish with Lid: Great for baking hearty ham casseroles or storing leftovers straight from the oven.
- Food Processor: Speeds up prep for soups, pies, or chopped ham salads.
- Airtight Food Storage Containers: Keeps your leftover ham and finished dishes fresh in the fridge or freezer.
- Non Stick Baking Tray: Useful for baking cheesy sliders, savoury pastries, or roasted vegetable sides with ham.
These leftover ham recipes turn extra slices into something special. From hearty soups and creamy casseroles to easy sandwiches and breakfast bakes, each dish makes the most of every flavorful bite. Leftover baked ham slices on toasted sourdough or wheaten bread with mayonnaise and mustard or mango chutney. The post says ham on toast is a key part of Christmas breakfasts and a delicious way to use baked ham leftovers. A savory British pie made with leftover ham from a boiled ham and leftover roast chicken or turkey, plus leeks and a creamy sauce. Covered with pastry, it’s a comforting way to use Christmas leftovers. No-fuss sandwich with sliced bread, mayonnaise and cooked ham – perfect for lunches or picnics. Home-cooked ham slices make the sandwich special and it’s ideal for enjoying glazed ham leftovers on toast. An easy crustless quiche that uses leftover ham with broccoli, Parmesan and cheddar cheeses, eggs and milk. The versatile recipe adapts to different vegetables and cheeses, making it a convenient option for breakfast or brunch. A thick, cheesy soup featuring leftover ham sautéed with onions, potatoes and cheddar cheese. It’s described as comfort food ready in under an hour, with milk and Greek yogurt lending creaminess. A hearty casserole combining leftover ham with hatch chiles, bell peppers, onions, pasta, cheese and a buttery breadcrumb topping. The dish transforms refrigerator odds and ends into a southwestern comfort meal. Simple snack featuring fried or boiled eggs paired with slices of home-cooked ham on toast. Often eaten during the holiday season when leftover ham is plentiful; optional cheese and sourdough bread variations for extra flavor. A clean-out-the-fridge soup simmered with a ham bone for rich broth, chunks of leftover ham, white beans, leeks or onions, cabbage, celery and carrots. The recipe is budget-friendly and perfect for using up holiday ham. Chinese-inspired fried rice mixing diced leftover ham with sweet pineapple, rice, eggs and soy sauce. Developed as a way to use holiday ham, it balances salty ham and fruity pineapple in a quick stir-fry. Retro ham salad made by pulsing leftover holiday ham with hard-boiled egg, celery and onion, then mixing with mayonnaise, mustard and relish. Finely minced ham gives it a spreadable texture that’s perfect for sandwiches or crackers. A quick one-pot dish where pasta cooks with diced leftover ham, onions, garlic, Dijon mustard, water and Swiss and Parmesan cheeses. It’s celebrated as an effortless way to use holiday ham without creating extra dishes. Breakfast bake that layers bread cubes, cooked ham, mozzarella cheese and green onions, then pours over seasoned eggs. Ideal for holiday mornings, it’s a savoury, hearty way to use leftover ham. Mini sandwiches using slices of leftover ham, gouda cheese and cranberry sauce on Hawaiian rolls. A buttery topping with Worcestershire, Dijon and poppy seeds adds flavor and makes these sliders a crowd-pleasing use for holiday ham. Comforting pot pie filled with leftover ham, potatoes, carrots, peas and a creamy sauce under puff pastry. Described as a family favorite, it turns Easter or Christmas ham into a hearty, creamy dish with cheddar and herbs. This easy meal of Spanish Omelette with bacon and cheese can be served at any time of the day as a snack or hearty meal. It can also be eaten cold. This ham and cheese toastie is a delicious sandwich that you can make as a snack or main meal at any time of the day. And you do not need a toastie maker, just a frying pan or skillet.Leftover Ham Recipes
Ham on Toast
Chicken ham and leek pie
Ham Mayo Sandwich
Ham Quiche
Creamy Ham and Potato Soup
Southwestern-Style Leftover Ham Casserole
Ham and eggs on toast
Leftover Ham and White Bean Soup
Leftover Ham Fried Rice with Pineapple
The Best Ham Salad
One-Pot Ham and Cheese Pasta
Cheesy Ham Breakfast Casserole (Easy Leftover Ham Recipe)
Leftover Christmas Ham Sliders
Ham Pot Pie Recipe
Spanish Omelette with Bacon and Cheese
Ham and Cheese Toastie
