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With this list of 50 Delicious Leftover Ham Recipes, you will find so many tasty recipes to use up your ham leftovers. Whether you are looking for Easy Breakfast Recipes with Ham, Hearty Soup Recipes, Ham Salad Recipes, delicious Casseroles or easy Side Dish Recipes with Ham, your favorite leftover ham recipes are here!
Easter is just around the corner and that means a roast ham might be on your table for Easter brunch. It’s not like you can buy a mini picnic ham. Therefore, unless you have a rather large family, especially with all the other foods that usually come into play for a holiday feast you are going to end up with quite a lot of extra ham.
When you are stumped for ideas on what to do with the leftover holiday ham, look no further. With this list of leftover ham recipes, you are going to find many ideas to utilize the holiday leftovers. Not only the ham, but get more bang out of your buck by using that ham bone to bring flavor to other meals.
So when the big holiday meal is over and you are doing the clean up, make sure to save that bone also. You are going to find it so useful to add that salty ham flavor to plenty of delicious meals.
These creative recipes will breathe new life into those leftover chunks of ham.
To make it easier for you to navigate to exactly what you are looking for, I have divided the ham recipes into 5 categories.
Table of Contents
It’s amazing how adding just a little ham in the right place can transform bland boring recipes into something sure to become a family favorite.
Breakfast Recipes (or Brunch)
- Buttermilk Quiche
- Jalapeno Ham Hash
- Ham and Cheese Quiche
- Cheese Biscuits
- Denver Omelet Waffle
- Quiche Cups
- Baked Denver Omelet
- Asparagus Ham Quiche
- Asparagus Ham Quinoa Pilaf
- Denver Omelet
- Baked Frittata
- Moksi Alesi (Cook Up Rice)
- Ham and Cheese Roll Up Biscuits
- Baked Ham and Cheese Omelet
- Ham and Asparagus Strata
- Ham, Broccoli and Cheese Pop Tarts
Soup Recipes
- Slow Cooker Ham and Bean Soup
- Navy Bean Soup
- Split Pea Soup
- Cabbage Soup
- Lentil Soup
- Ham and Corn Chowder
- Dairy Free Potato Soup with Ham
- Slow Cooker Cheesy Ham Soup
Main Dish Recipes
- Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
- Ham Asparagus Pasta
- Rice Casserole
- Ham Loaf
- Ham Fettucini Alfredo
- Hoppin’ John
- Ham Casserole
- Cauliflower Rice Casserole
- Ham Pot Pie
- Ham and Croissant Casserole
- Air Fryer Ham Casserole
- German Sauerkraut Casserole
- Pasta with Peas and Ham
- Instant Pot Ham and Beans
- Tagliolini Au Gratin
- Ham and Peas Risotto
Side Dish Recipes
- Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
- Habichuela Guisada (Puerto Rican Stewed Beans)
- Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry
- Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Sandwich
- Ham Pickled Dip
- Ham Salad Spread
Ham Salad Recipes
Now you can put good use to your leftover ham, in so many delicious ways.
So which recipe are you most excited to try first?
50 Leftover Ham Recipes
Delicious List of 50 Recipes to use up leftover holiday ham.
Easy Hoppin’ John Recipe: A Hearty, Inexpensive Meal
This easy Hoppin’ John recipe is the perfect way to try your hand at cooking soul food! Delicious, stick-to-your-ribs meal that is also believed to bring good luck!
These Denver Omelette Waffles are a fun, healthy, savory twist on your weekend waffles. Made with eggs, ham, bell pepper, and cheese, it's all the classic flavors you'd expect, but in a fun egg waffle!
This easy ham fettuccini Alfredo works well with deli ham or leftover holiday ham.
Use up a little of that leftover ham in this ham pickle dip recipe. A tangy, creamy, salty and savory treat.
Mix it up a bit with this Ham Loaf. A simple way to serve leftover ham.
Delicious and hearty non-vegetarian cabbage soup recipe filled with nutritious vegetables and ham left-overs.
Air Fryer Grilled Ham and Cheese is so simple and yet makes a timeless meal or a reason-it is delicious to eat and beyond simple to make. Cooking these sandwiches in the air fryer makes them ready faster than pan grilling and also allows you to prepare several at once without worrying about balancing heat, they are perfect for leftover ham!
This leftover rice casserole is perfect to repurpose the previously cooked rice and ham left in the fridge. It's creamy, cheesy, and so delicious!
A classic split pea soup with ham is one of our favorites and is easy to make. Green split peas are simmered with veggies and ham in broth until tender and thickened.
Puerto Rican Style Stewed Beans with Homemade Sofrito can serve as a complete meal as it's made with leftover ham. However, it can also make a delicious side dish to compliment any meal.
When there's leftover ham to use up, these easy homemade buttermilk biscuits are the perfect solution! They're tasty and great with a nice warm soup.
Cheesy Ham Asparagus Pasta is a quick and delicious one pot dinner that’s done in 20 minutes. A great way to use leftover ham
This Navy Bean Soup is a simple, hearty, and flavorful bean soup recipe filled with leftover ham and tender cooked navy beans. Perfect for lunch or dinner with a side of buttery bread.
Perfect Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad with Ham and Peas is perfect whether you’re attending a BBQ, potluck or you’re bulk prepping your lunches for the week. With only 6-ingredients and in less than 25 minutes, you will have a creamy, delicious pasta salad.
Whether making this with ham fresh from the deli or leftover holiday ham, Jalapeno Ham Hash is a flavor-packed one skillet recipe that leaves you wanting more! Sweet, salty and spicy, it’s great on its own or as a side dish. So good with an over easy egg on top!
This recipe for slow cooker cheesy scalloped potatoes and ham is the perfect use of any leftover ham.
This classic 7-Layer Salad has a layer of chopped ham, dressing, cheese, peas, pasta and lettuce. It's an easy and delicious one-bowl meal to enjoy with crackers or bread.
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole is an easy, comfort food dish that's sure to please! This easy recipe includes make-ahead and freezer meal directions.
This slow cooker ham and bean soup is so warm and filling. The pomegranate adds so much freshness!
Buttermilk quiche is a classic French egg custard tart kicked up a notch with the tang and zip of creamy buttermilk!
This healthy whole grain healthy Quinoa Pilaf is a great use of ham. It makes a quick an easy savory breakfast in just 15 minutes!
Moksi Alesi is a mixed rice dish from Suriname that can incorporate a variety of leftovers. Although it is commonly eaten for breakfast in Suriname, it is a complete one pot meal that is just as delicious for dinner.
Broccoli, Ham and Cheese Pop Tarts that can be prepared with leftover ham in 30 minutes and that make a comforting meal or snack on the go.
Easy make ahead meets elegant when it comes to this ham and asparagus strata. Layers of English muffins, ham, asparagus and cheese are drenched in eggs, Hollandaise sauce mix, and half and half for a hearty breakfast casserole that works great anytime of year.
This ham, pea, and onion risotto is the perfect way to use up leftover ham. It's a dish you'll make time and again.
Baked Ham and Cheese Omelette – A deliciously fluffy oven-baked omelette that is loaded with ham, cheese, and spring onions. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
This very easy to make creamy tagliolini pasta au gratin recipe is based on Cipriani's famous baked tagliolini. So simple to make and so delicious this is a great way to use up leftover holiday ham!
Make ham and beans in your instant pot for a satisfying meal. It’s a great way to use leftover ham and there’s no need to soak the beans!
This all in one meal is a delicious combination of ham, pasta, peas and just enough creamy Parmesan cheese sauce. It is a great way to use leftover ham and is sure to have everyone asking for seconds!
German Sauerkraut Casserole with Ham or Kielbasa - Sauerkrautauflauf
Here's a German Sauerkraut Casserole with Ham or Kielbasa that uses up leftovers and turns them into a marvelous dinner that's quick and easy! A great dish to serve company!
Amish Pea Salad with Ham & Cheese is a delicious side dish that comes together in minutes. It’s a fantastic way to use up leftover holiday ham.
The BEST Easy Slow Cooker Cheesy Potato Soup (great recipe for leftover ham!)
This rich, thick, and creamy soup is a great way to use up leftover holiday ham! Made in your slow cooker, and using shortcuts like frozen hash brown potatoes, this delicious soup requires very little effort on your part.
This Keto ham salad recipe is incredibly easy and takes 5 minutes to make. Use as a dip with your veggies or spread it on low-carb bread for a keto friendly ham salad sandwich.
These ham and cheese roll-up biscuits make a perfect dinner for the entire family! Topped with hot homemade cheese sauce, this delicious recipe will make your mouth water and your tummy full!
Dairy free and ultra creamy, this satisfying potato soup makes quick work of that leftover ham!
Leftover Ham is perfect for a frittata recipes. It's easy to make in the Dutch Oven.
Fryer Ham Casserole is perfect for using up leftover ham or pasta. It tastes great and is so easy to make. You’ll have dinner on the table in about 15 mins.
Cheesy Ham and Croissant Casserole is a breakfast of croissants topped with ham, sausage, shredded cheese, and scrambled eggs. Then it is baked until it is golden brown and bubbly!
What to do with all that leftover ham from the holidays? If you've never had a ham pot pie you're in for a treat! Just as delicious as a chicken pot pie with a flaky pie crust filled with a rich filling of tender potatoes, ham and cheese. Talk about the ultimate comfort food! Takes about 30 minutes to prepare to go in the oven or it freezes well too!
This Denver omelette is a classic way to start your day from the west. It's a breakfast fit for cowboys.
This ham and corn chowder recipe is loaded with potatoes, bacon, and plenty of corn! It's creamy, comforting, and easy to make.
This delicious Ham and Asparagus quiche recipe is a great way to use leftover ham! It's the perfect breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner!
Spicy Baked Denver Omelet is an easy quiche version of the classic with red pepper, green pepper and ham along with plenty of cheese! Diced jalapeno replaces some of the green pepper for a kicked-up modern twist and you don’t need any fancy omelet-making skills!
A keto friendly low carb ham and cauliflower rice casserole recipe. It's a great to use up any leftover ham from the holidays. Easy and delicious!
Whether you serve this as ham salad sandwiches, ham salad pinwheels, ham salad spread, ham salad dip, or ham salad with lettuce it’s sure to be a crowd pleaser at your next get-together!
This traditional Lentil Soup with ham is so flavorful and easy to make! Use a ham bone for more hearty flavor or keep it simple. Optional additions include potatoes, spinach, sausage, and more!
This Ham Casserole is loaded with cheesy, creamy rice and perfectly cooked broccoli. It’s an easy make-ahead dinner that can be prepared 2 days ahead of time and even works as a one pot meal!
This gluten free Ham and Cheese Quiche is perfect for brunch but is hearty enough for dinner. Full of ham, bacon and cheese, this quiche recipe is a protein packed meal full of smoky flavor – a sure crowd pleaser. It can be made with a regular pie crust if you don't need gluten free.
These delicious Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Hearts are the perfect way to use up leftover ham. Simple to prepare and so tasty, these are perfect for lunch, a snack or side dish to soup!
Delicious mini ham, cheddar and goat cheese quiche cups. Top with bacon bits and extra cheddar!
Erika English
You’ve listed so many ways to use leftover ham and they all look delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Chef Mireille
so happy you found some inspiration