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Published: March 31, 2022 Last Modified: April 11, 2022 By Sara 75 Comments

18 Satisfying Leftover Ham Recipes

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A collection of leftover ham recipes.
A collection of leftover ham recipes.

Having ham for the holidays? Here are 18 satisfying leftover ham recipes to make that extra ham anything but boring! These ham recipes include options for breakfast, lunch and dinner such as hearty soups, sandwiches and easy casseroles.

A group of leftover ham recipes.

Serving ham for holidays has been a tradition for many years.  How many times do you actually eat up all the ham though? Let me help you out with these leftover ham recipes.

During Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas, ham sales are through the roof.  Even the smallest of hams are often too big for your family to consume in one meal.  Stock up on resealable plastic bags and freeze your leftovers. You can consult these leftover ham recipes and create new and exciting dishes out of your leftovers. I’ve got everything from salads to breakfast delights and hearty casseroles.

Maybe you are a turkey serving family instead.  I have you covered there as well, try out these Leftover Turkey Recipes to mix up your meal planning. I kind of want to go out and buy a ham right now so that I can make each and every one of these amazing recipes!

18 Leftover Ham Recipes

A collection of leftover ham recipes including sandwiches, soups and casseroles.
Hash Brown Egg Casserole
This hash brown egg casserole is full of ham, veggies and cheese, all baked to perfection. The perfect breakfast option for a special occasion!
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Ham Bone Soup (Slow Cooker)
This slow cooker ham bone soup is loaded with beans and veggies, it’s the absolute best way to use up leftover ham!
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This ham bone soup is loaded with beans and veggies and is the perfect way to use up leftover ham!
Stromboli Recipe
This stromboli recipe is tender dough stuffed with tomato sauce, cheese and Italian meats, then baked to  golden brown perfection. It’s a quick and easy dinner that’s ready in just 30 minutes!
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A stromboli recipe with pepperoni, ham and cheese wrapped up in pizza dough and baked.
Ham and Bean Soup (Slow Cooker)
This slow cooker ham and bean soup is made with a mixture of dried beans, vegetables, tomatoes and diced ham, all cooked together for a hearty and flavorful meal. An easy crock pot dinner that’s perfect for a cold night!
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A slow cooker full of ham and bean soup made with vegetables, dried beans and diced ham.
Cuban Sandwich
The ultimate Cuban sandwich recipe piled high with ham, cheese, roasted pork and pickles. These sandwiches are perfect for a hearty meal, and they happen to be super easy to make!
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A pressed Cuban sandwich with layers of ham, cheese and pickles.
Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
This scalloped potatoes and ham recipe is a layered casserole of thinly sliced potatoes in cheese sauce with diced ham, all baked together to golden brown perfection. A hearty and satisfying main course or side dish option that always gets rave reviews!
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A casserole dish of scalloped potatoes and ham, topped with melted cheese and parsley.
Ham Salad
This ham salad is a blend of finely diced ham, mayonnaise, veggies and seasonings, all mixed together to form a savory and creamy salad. The absolute best way to use up leftover ham! Serve your salad as a sandwich, with crackers, or over lettuce.
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Ham salad served in a croissant.
Cuban Sliders
These Cuban sliders are potato buns piled high with meat, cheese and pickles, then brushed with garlic butter and baked to golden brown perfection. The perfect slider sandwich for parties, game day or as an easy dinner option.
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A pile of cuban sliders filled with ham, cheese and pickles.
Ham and Beans
This ham and beans recipe is the best way to use up leftover ham! Creamy white beans cook with diced ham, vegetables and seasonings to make a simple, yet totally satisfying dish that is sure to get rave reviews.
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A pot of ham and beans garnished with parsley.
Monte Cristo Sandwich
This Monte Cristo Sandwich recipe is a copycat of the famous Disneyland version, made with turkey, ham and cheese. The sandwiches are battered then cooked to golden brown perfection. Serve with a side of raspberry jam for a unique meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
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A plate of Monte Cristo sandwich with fresh fruit and raspberry jam for dipping.

How long does cooked ham last?

You can keep cooked ham in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, or freeze it for up to 3 months. I like to package my ham for the freezer in smaller sized bags so that I can just thaw a little at a time as needed to make these recipes.

How do you store cooked ham?

The best way to store your cooked ham is to slice it off the bone, then store the slices in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If you’re planning to freeze your ham, I like to dice it into chunks, then package it in freezer store bags.

Several images of ham recipes such as ham sliders, ham and potato soup and ham and egg cups.
Ham and Egg Cups
These ham and egg cups are slices of ham pressed into muffin tins, then filled with cheese and eggs and baked to perfection. Top with tomatoes and herbs for an easy make ahead breakfast option.
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A plate of ham and egg cups topped with diced tomatoes and chives.
Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
These hot ham and cheese pinwheels are rolls loaded with plenty of meat and swiss, then topped with a butter poppy seed sauce and baked to golden brown perfection. I serve ham and cheese roll ups at every party and there are never any leftovers!
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Ham and cheese pinwheels are an easy savory party snack.
Ham and Potato Soup
This ham and potato soup is made with diced ham, Russet potatoes, carrots, celery and white cheddar cheese, all in a thick and creamy broth. An easy dinner option that’s hearty, comforting and quick to make!
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A bowl of ham and potato soup loaded with veggies in a creamy broth.
Ham and Cheese Sliders
These ham and cheese sliders are Hawaiian rolls topped with plenty of sliced ham, swiss cheese and an onion poppy seed butter, then baked to gooey perfection. The ultimate party snack to feed a crowd!
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Ham and cheese sliders on a serving plate, garnished with parsley.
Ham Casserole
This ham casserole is egg noodles, broccoli and diced ham in a creamy sauce, all topped with cheese and baked to golden brown perfection. A comfort food classic that's the perfect way to use up leftover ham!
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Ham casserole with egg noodles and broccoli, topped with melted cheese.
Slow Cooker Black Eyed Peas
These slow cooker black eyed peas are loaded with ham, sausage and veggies. The perfect crock pot meal to get your new year off to the right start!
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These slow cooker black eyed peas are loaded with ham, sausage and veggies. The perfect crock pot meal to get your new year off to the right start!
Ham and Corn Chowder
This ham and corn chowder is a blend of diced ham, bacon, vegetables and potatoes, all simmered together in a rich and creamy broth. An easy and hearty dinner option that's the perfect way to use up leftover ham!
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A bowl of ham and corn chowder garnished with bacon.
Red Beans and Rice
This red beans and rice is dried red beans simmered with ham, vegetables, spices and sausage, then served over steamed rice. A classic comfort food dish that’s perfect for the heartiest of appetites!
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Red beans and rice with sausage, ham and vegetables, topped with herbs.

How to reheat leftover ham

If you just want to reheat your ham instead of using one of these recipes, you can reheat your ham by placing it in a baking dish covered with foil and baking it at 275 degrees until warmed through. If you’re reheating a whole ham, you can plan on heating it for 10 minutes per pound. For sliced ham, plan on 5-7 minutes per pound of ham.

Ham is too good to let it go to waste. Try transforming it into something amazing. With all these great ham recipes, you’ll find yourself looking forward to your leftovers just as much as the main holiday meal!

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    Comments

    1. Anita says

      April 7, 2022 at 1:21 pm

      Love all the suggestions in this post. I am going to first try the slider since I think that’s going to be easiest, and work my way from there. 🙂

      Reply
    2. Michelle says

      April 7, 2022 at 1:02 pm

      Just the post I was looking for — thanks for sharing your ham recipes! Will definitely bookmark 🙂

      Reply
    3. Kris says

      April 7, 2022 at 12:56 pm

      What a wholly informative post! Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
    4. Joyce says

      April 7, 2022 at 12:15 pm

      Every year for Easter we do ham and I never know what to do with the leftovers! Thank you so much for this amazing list of ideas! I will have good eats for weeks to come!

      Reply
    5. Alisa Infanti says

      April 7, 2022 at 11:11 am

      This post is so great. Other than a sandwich I never had any other ideas until now. Thank you

      Reply
    6. Andrea says

      August 15, 2021 at 10:21 am

      Sounds delicious! Can I replace the chicken broth by using the ham juices that include pineapple and orange juice in this recipe please?

      I want to resuse the cooking juices.

      Reply
      • Sara says

        August 17, 2021 at 10:24 am

        You could maybe add about 1/4 cup of the juices but I would worry that any more would be too greasy and salty!

        Reply
    7. Kerry says

      June 15, 2021 at 7:16 am

      Can I omit the flour?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        June 15, 2021 at 7:15 pm

        Yes the soup just won’t be as thick!

        Reply
    8. Christine says

      May 1, 2021 at 2:06 pm

      This sounds delicious! Do you know the serving size, example: one cup per serving. The recipe states 6 servings, are they main course servings? I’m trying to figure out if I need to double recipe? Thanks in advance!

      Reply
      • Sara says

        May 2, 2021 at 8:32 pm

        It’s about 1 1/2 cups!

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    9. Sandy Johnson says

      April 22, 2021 at 8:05 pm

      5 stars
      This is definitely going to be one of my regular dinners! The flavors blend together so beautifully, and I almost made a glutton of myself tonight. Can’t wait to try some more of the recipes on this website!!

      Reply
    10. Daisy says

      April 19, 2021 at 4:17 pm

      5 stars
      I have to be honest. I wasn’t sure I would like this, but…Oh. My. Word. Holly. So delicious!! Thank you for an awesome, easy recipe. DH and I truly savored every last bit of this lovely chowder.

      Reply
    11. Kerry Munroe says

      April 6, 2021 at 8:34 pm

      Made as written….quick, easy and very delicious. Will make again soon.

      Reply
    12. Wanda Salber says

      March 17, 2021 at 10:34 am

      5 stars
      Excellent even though I had to adjust a little as we need to watch salt and fat but it was delicious. Cut ham in half, used reduced sodium chicken broth and fat free 1/2 & 1/2. Also no bacon. For flavoring used about 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/4+ teaspoon nutmeg and black pepper (If you have never tried nutmeg in a creamy soup you are missing a great taste treat).

      Reply
    13. Melinda Muyargas says

      February 23, 2021 at 9:04 pm

      5 stars
      Turned out great!
      I used canned corn instead of frozen, and Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream.

      Reply
    14. RICHARD says

      February 14, 2021 at 1:51 pm

      5 stars
      made it tonight…couldn’t be easier…used red onions……also instead of heavy cream I used whole milk with a dollop of sour cream and also used a capful of good balsamic vinegar and it gave a pleasant sweetness…also a couple drops tabasco and a squirt of lemon juice…delicious

      Reply
    15. sharon says

      January 26, 2021 at 6:15 pm

      Can I use canned vegetables instead of frozen

      Reply
      • Sara says

        January 27, 2021 at 8:12 pm

        That should be fine!

        Reply
    16. Tammy says

      January 17, 2021 at 12:32 pm

      Oh no I have no chicken broth is there a substitute?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        January 17, 2021 at 4:20 pm

        Any other type of broth will work or you can use water and a bouillion cube.

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