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    Best Leftover Ham Recipes

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    If you have leftover ham and can’t decide what to do with it, my Best Leftover Ham Recipes will give you plenty of ideas! These are easy recipes for what to do with leftover ham, including simple ham and cheese sliders to pasta dishes, soup, and more.

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    Best Ham Recipes

    Ham is one of my personal favorite dinners to serve my family, 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.

    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!

    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:

    Several ham and cheese sliders ready to eat on a red and white checked paper

    FAQ about Leftover Ham

    What do I do with leftover ham?

    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.

    What are some good recipes to use up a leftover ham?

    Leftover ham makes a great addition to recipes you already enjoy making. Use leftover ham to make recipes such as ham and cheese sliders, ham breakfast casserole, ham soup, pasta with ham, ham sandwiches, and more. Below are some great examples of how to use leftover ham.

    Ham Leftovers Recipes

    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 casserole in a dish

    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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    spoonful of instant pot bean soup over bowl

    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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    Close up of ham salad on a plate with lemon wedges and crackers

    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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    Two bowls of leftover ham soup, a close up of one

    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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    Close up of pink pasta

    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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    Easy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

    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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    Two Philly pork sandwiches on a black plate

    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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    jalapeno popper deviled eggs on a white tray

    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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    Pouring parmesan dijon sauce made from a roux over chicken cordon bleu

    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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    Sausage Breakfast Casserole with Crescent Rolls

    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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    Pork fried rice in a white bowl with a fork

    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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    Close up of shrimp and beef easy paella recipe in a white bowl

    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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    Creamy Penne Pasta with Sliced Prime Rib - restaurant style meal served on a plate

    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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    Pouring dressing on chick-fil-a kale caesar salad

    What to Serve with Leftover Ham Recipes

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    Best Leftover Ham Recipes – Ham and Cheese Sliders

    Isabel Laessig
    Cheesy, buttery, and delicious, Ham and Cheese Sliders on Hawaiian rolls are ready in 15 minutes using the original roll packaging to bake!
    4.67 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 8 mins
    Total Time 13 mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 sliders
    Calories 114 kcal

    Equipment

    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 3 tablespoons 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.
      spread honey garlic butter mixture over Hawaiian rolls
    • Top both sides of the rolls with 8-10 slices of cheese.
      top with sliced American cheese
    • Then, top one side with 4-6 slices of leftover ham (or about 12 slices of deli ham).
      ham and cheese on slider rolls on a baking tray
    • Place the top layer of rolls back over the bottom layer, then evenly brush more of the honey garlic butter mixture over the top.
      ham and cheese sliders before baking on a tray with garlic butter on 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.
      Packing the garlic butter ham and cheese sliders back into the cardboard tray
    • 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!
      Several ham and cheese sliders ready to eat on a red and white checked paper

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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
    Keyword ham and cheese sliders, ham leftovers recipes, leftover ham recipes, what to do with leftover ham
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    About Isabel Laessig

    Isabel Laessig, better known as Family Foodie and the founder of the Sunday Supper Movement, is passionate about food and family! She hosts Family Foodie Friday on WTSP's Great Day Tampa Bay, along with other television appearances, to spread her mission of bringing Sunday Supper back around the family table in every home.

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