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You’d be surprised what you can make with leftover ham! My easy Leftover Ham Recipes will transform your leftovers into fresh new meals your family will love. No more reheating all your holiday leftovers on one plate and leaving it at that!
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Ham is one of my favorite recipes to serve my family for Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving, but there are always leftovers! It is so fun to come up with ideas for recipes that use leftover ham, and over the years, I’ve discovered how versatile it is as an ingredient. You can use it to make just about any kind of meal!
These are my favorite recipes using leftover ham, from super easy ham and cheese sliders to my favorite pink pasta recipe with ham mixed in. I guarantee you will find a new favorite leftover ham recipe to serve your family on this list!
Recipes for Leftover Ham
Ham and Potatoes Casserole
My ham and potatoes casserole recipe is a perfect way to use leftover ham! It's cheesy, filling, and so delicious. You'll want to save some ham to make this casserole!
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Ham and Cheese Quiche
My Ham Quiche recipe is packed with honey mustard ham, gooey cheese, and spinach, all baked in a buttery pie crust and ready in 45 minutes!
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Fried Rice with Ham
Ready in less than 30 minutes, this recipe for Fried Rice with Ham is a quick and easy crowd-pleaser! Made using ham, rice, eggs, and vegetables all pan-fried together in one pot with soy sauce.
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Instant Pot Bean Soup with Ham
This Instant Pot 15-Bean Soup with Ham is perfect for using your leftovers! It's a delicious soup recipe that's easy to make in your pressure cooker. My family loves this dish, and I know yours will, too!
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Ham Steak Recipe
Delicious glazed ham steaks right out of a big Easter dinner- ready in only ten minutes! These ham steaks are a for-sure hit every time!
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Homemade Ham Salad
Homemade ham salad is a great recipe using leftover ham! It's easy to make, uses simple ingredients, and tastes great as a sandwich or on crackers.
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Instant Pot Ham Soup
Instant Pot Leftover Ham Potato Soup is an easy leftover ham recipe full of flavor. Packed with ham and potatoes and easy to make in your pressure cooker, this is a ham leftovers recipe you will want to make again!
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Ham Bone Soup
If you have a leftover ham bone, don't toss it! Use it to make this incredible Ham Bone Soup- it will change the way you use leftover ham forever!
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Pink Pasta Sauce with Ham
Though my pink pasta sauce recipe calls for sausage, I usually make this pasta using leftover ham! Dice your leftovers into small pieces, then use the ham in place of the sausage in this dish.
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Scalloped Potatoes with Ham
Mix leftover ham into scalloped potatoes for a classic recipe your family will love! Scalloped potatoes are creamy, cheesy, and pair beautifully with ham leftovers.
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Ham and Cheese Croissants
Need a quick and tasty bite? My Ham and Cheese Croissants will be your new go-to! Ready in under 10 minutes.
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Philly Pork Roast Sandwich
Replace the pork roast in this sandwich with your leftover ham, and you will be blown away by how delicious it is. This is one of the best leftover ham sandwich recipes ever!
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Jalapeno Popper Deviled Eggs
Dice ham finely, pan-fry it until crispy, and add it to these jalapeno deviled eggs in place of bacon for a delicious appetizer using leftover ham.
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Ham Bone Broth
Take your soups and gravies to the next level with homemade Ham Stock! It's so easy and trust me, the flavor is out of this world!
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Chicken Cordon Bleu with Ham
Try making my easy Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe using leftover ham! Thinly slice the ham, then use it to make this dish.
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Ham Breakfast Casserole
Include ham in your breakfast casserole for a great way to use ham leftovers while feeding the family a wholesome breakfast or brunch they will love!
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Ham Fried Rice
Try making your own ham fried rice by replacing the pulled pork in this dish with ham! Pan-fry your ham leftovers so they're crispy, and include them in your favorite fried rice dish.
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Paella with Ham
Mix ham into this homemade paella recipe for crispy, tasty bites of ham in every bite. Paella is a great way to use leftover ham!
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Caesar Salad with Ham
Leftover ham makes a tasty addition to a salad – I especially like it mixed in with this kale caesar salad recipe!
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Split Pea Soup
Split Pea Soup is the perfect comfort food! It is delicious, satisfying, and so easy to make. If you ever thought it was a complicated dish, this pea soup recipe will change your mind. It is a simple and foolproof recipe!
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Ham Penne Pasta
Try mixing leftover ham into this recipe for creamy penne pasta instead of prime rib. The flavors of this creamy pasta recipe pair perfectly with ham!
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Broccoli Salad with Ham
This Broccoli Apple Salad is amazing! Make it with ham to take it over the top!
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Ham Cheddar Cheese Sauce
Add ham to this amazing cheese sauce and mix it to pasta. It is amazing!
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Ham Corn Chowder
I love substituing ham in this amazing chowder recipe.It is super easy and so delicious.
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Tips for Cooking with Leftover Ham
- Cut your leftover ham into chunks of ham before working with it. It makes it so much easier and ready to use in all kinds of recipes.
- You can keep the diced ham portioned in the freezer in freezer bags and use it as needed. After cooking, frozen ham leftovers are good for up to 2 months.
Storing Ham Leftovers
Store any leftover ham in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. When ready to use, slice thinly or dice into bite-size pieces to use according to the ham leftovers recipe you are making.
Ham Leftovers FAQ
How long can you keep a ham in the refrigerator?
Fully cooked hams (the most common variety you will buy at the store) that are plastic-wrapped or vacuum-packed will last up to 5-7 days in the refrigerator.
Can I freeze a cooked ham?
You can freeze cooked ham for up to 2 months. I recommend slicing the ham before freezing it so it’s easier to store. Cut the ham into slices, store the slices in freezer-safe bags with the air squeezed out as much as possible, then label the bags with the freezing date. Store, and take out to thaw in the refrigerator overnight as needed.
Ham Recipes
If you’re planning on making a ham dinner and deciding on what to serve using the leftovers ahead of time, try one of my easy ham recipes:
- Air Fryer Ham
- Instant Pot Ham
- Smoked Ham Recipe
- Honey Glazed Ham
- Pineapple Ham
- Check out my favorite Ham Glaze Recipe
What to Serve with Leftover Ham Recipes
- Mexican Street Corn is a great pairing with ham recipes
- Creamed Corn Casserole is always delicious with ham
- Green Bean Casserole is a tasty pairing with ham leftovers recipes
- Yorkshire Puddings are so yummy when paired with ham
- Irish Mashed Potatoes are a classic pairing with leftover ham recipes
Have turkey leftovers, too? Try my Thanksgiving Leftovers Casserole!
Recipe
Leftover Ham Recipes – Ham and Cheese Sliders
Cheesy, buttery, and delicious, Ham and Cheese Sliders on Hawaiian rolls are ready in 15 minutes using the original roll packaging to bake!
Equipment
- or Oven
Ingredients
- 1 package Hawaiian rolls (12 pack)
- 8-10 slices cheese your preference (Swiss, white cheddar, white American, or provolone work well)
- 4-6 slices leftover ham or about 12 slices of deli ham
- ½ cup garlic butter sauce
- ½ tablespoons honey
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ½ cup garlic butter with ½ tablespoon honey. Mix well. Slice a 12 pack of Hawaiian rolls in half. Do not throw out the cardboard container! You will use it to bake the sliders. Spread the honey garlic butter mixture on the inside of the rolls. I use a basting brush to evenly brush it across.
- Top both sides of the rolls with 8-10 slices of cheese.
- Then, top one side with 4-6 slices of leftover ham (or about 12 slices of deli ham).
- Place the top layer of rolls back over the bottom layer, then evenly brush more of the honey garlic butter mixture over the top.
- Season the top of the rolls with salt and pepper to taste. Add the completed rolls back to the cardboard tray they came in. Pack it tightly against the rolls. Cover the cardboard tray with foil.
- Air fryer instructions: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F and cook for 8 minutes or until the cheese is nicely melted.Oven instructions: Preheat your oven to 350°F and bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is nicely melted. Remove foil, cut, serve, and enjoy!
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Notes
- The best part about making Hawaiian roll slider recipes is that you can use the cardboard tray they come in as a baking tray. This saves you from having to clean a baking dish!
- Because this recipe uses sliced leftover ham, I recommend cutting these little sandwiches before serving them rather than pulling them apart.
Nutrition
Calories: 114kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 7gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 233mgPotassium: 45mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 220IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 135mgIron: 1mg
Kenzie says
Hello. This recipe looks delicious. I’m making it for my family tonight and I’m a little confused with the directions and recipe card having different measurements for the tablespoons of honey. Can you please clarify how much honey to use? Thank you so much for this recipe.
Isabel Laessig says
Hi Kenzie! It should be half a tablespoon. Not sure how that happened. Thank you and enjoy!