Leftover Ham Recipes

Once the holiday season is over, we often have extra ham. These Leftover Ham Recipes are great ideas and lists of recipes using leftover ham.

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Leftover Ham Casserole Recipes

Leftover ham can be used in countless ways. From Scalloped Potatoes to Fried Rice. The Scalloped Potatoes and Ham recipe is one of the most popular leftover ham dishes. 

Ham leftovers can be used in recipes with just a few simple ingredients, all of which you probably have on hand after enjoying Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Sunday dinner! 

Recipes for leftover ham can be for more than just for sandwiches…it makes great additions to soups, stews, sauces, and many other dishes. Leftover ham recipes are quick and easy to prepare

Scalloped Potatoes And Leftover Ham

What Can I Make With Leftover Ham?

Whether it is precooked, fresh or a week old, ham can be turned into many different recipes. 

Leftover ham is not just for sandwiches…it makes great additions to soups, stews, sauces and many other dishes Leftover ham recipes are quick and easy to prepare.

How Long Is Ham Good For In The Fridge?

Leftover ham can last in the fridge for up to one week so long as it is properly wrapped and sealed to avoid any foul odors, liquids, or other contaminants from affecting your next meal.

Can You Freeze Leftover Ham?

Leftover ham can be frozen for up to four months. However, if stored properly it can last longer. I have kept mine in the freezer for up to one year. 

Proper freezer storage is important. I store in air tight bag, then wrap in foil, then in plastic wrap, and then in foil. I know it is a lot. But if you want to avoid freezer burn and other odd tastes, this is how you can most likely achieve keeping away foul smells and tastes.

Leftover ham recipes are easy to prepare and can be stored in the freezer for months at a time or even possibly longer if stored and wrapped like above.

Leftover Ham Recipes Instant Pot

Using an Instant Pot has been one of my favorite pieces of equipment that were added to our top 10 appliances we use frequently.

And these easy leftover ham recipes that are made in the Instant Pot are a huge reason why.

Leftover Ham and Navy Bean Soup

Instant Pot Leftover Ham And Potato Soup

Breakfast Ideas With Ham

Waking up to the smell of ham in the morning is one of my favorite things. Dare I say it, I love it more than the smell of coffee. These leftover ham breakfast recipes are easy to make and can also be part of a new family tradition.

Leftover Ham Denver Omelet Pizza

Leftover Ham and Cheese Crustless Quiche

Leftover Ham And Cheese Muffins

Overnight Leftover Ham And Cheese Breakfast Casserole

Leftover Ham Potato and Cheese Croquettes

Leftover Ham And Cheese Biscuits

Leftover Ham Casserole Recipes 

Leftover ham casserole recipes can be made with just a few simple ingredients, all of which you probably have on hand after enjoying Easter dinner! Leftovers Tips Leftover Ham Recipes Leftover ham is not just for sandwiches…it makes great additions to soups, stews, sauces, and many other dishes. Leftover ham recipes are quick and easy to prepare.

Leftover Ham and Asparagus Strata

Traditional Leftover Easter Ham Recipes

Every year we save back a little ham during Easter so that we can make ham tetrazzini. It is so delicious and we make it with the pasta and everything tossed together or in the casserole. Either way is amazing

Leftover Ham Tetrazzini

Stovetop Leftover Ham And Bean Soup

More Ham Leftover Ideas

Leftover Ham Casserole

Ham And Cheese Croissant Bake (using leftover Christmas Ham)

Ham And Cheese Macaroni Salad

If you have some elbow macaroni on hand this is a quick and easy one for you. Leftover ham recipe with pasta is quick and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Collard Greens Soup (with Beans and Ham)

Ham And Cheese Crepes

Leftover Ham Fried Rice

One Pan Ham And Cheese Tortellini

Leftover Ham Bone Soup (with Potatoes and Cabbage)

Leftover Ham and Cheese Loaf (with olives)

Leftover Ham Pot Pie

Ham And Cheese Puff Pastry

Leftover Ham And Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast

Leftover Southern Ham Salad

Leftover Ham Sandwich Recipes

Ham And Cheese Sliders

Ham And Cheese Pockets

Monte Cristo

Ham And Cheese Stromboli Recipe

Ham And Cheese Pinwheels

These Ham & Cheese Tortilla Pinwheels are a great way to use up your leftover ham.

Hawaiian Quesadillas

Hawaiian Ham and Pineapple Casserole

Leftover Ham And Pineapple Recipes are so popular we thought you would enjoy this Hawaiian Ham And Pineapple Casserole as much as we do.

Leftover Honey Baked Ham Recipe

Leftover Honey Baked Ham Collard Greens (with ham and hambone)

We always have greens during the holidays and Sunday dinner. And this is one of my favorite leftover ham bone recipes. It goes back to my roots, it goes with just about everything and it can be frozen for later.

I hope you found some inspiration from all of these ham recipes that you can make from your leftover ham. Let me know what your favorites are! Or if you have a favorite that I missed!