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.
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
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.
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!
Anita says
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. 🙂
Michelle says
Just the post I was looking for — thanks for sharing your ham recipes! Will definitely bookmark 🙂
Kris says
What a wholly informative post! Thank you! 🙂
Joyce says
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!
Alisa Infanti says
This post is so great. Other than a sandwich I never had any other ideas until now. Thank you
Andrea says
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.
Sara says
You could maybe add about 1/4 cup of the juices but I would worry that any more would be too greasy and salty!
Kerry says
Can I omit the flour?
Sara says
Yes the soup just won’t be as thick!
Christine says
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!
Sara says
It’s about 1 1/2 cups!
Sandy Johnson says
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!!
Daisy says
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.
Kerry Munroe says
Made as written….quick, easy and very delicious. Will make again soon.
Wanda Salber says
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).
Melinda Muyargas says
Turned out great!
I used canned corn instead of frozen, and Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream.
RICHARD says
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
sharon says
Can I use canned vegetables instead of frozen
Sara says
That should be fine!
Tammy says
Oh no I have no chicken broth is there a substitute?
Sara says
Any other type of broth will work or you can use water and a bouillion cube.