PART OF Easter

25 Ways to Use Up Leftover Ham

When the feasting is finished, reinvent your Easter or Christmas ham with these easy, creative ideas for next-day lunches and dinners. Haven't found the perfect ham recipe to get yourself started? Check out our fresh Easter ham recipes, or take a peek at these rich hams for Christmas.

Breakfast Strata

"Really good and easy breakfast - great leftover too! I used french bread instead of white bread and I think it gave the strata a perfect texture."

-jeffwc

Ham & Lentil Stew

"I used a meaty ham bone that was leftover from Easter. It was tasty, flavorful and warm."

-Flaca

Scalloped Potatoes & Ham Casserole

"This is a hearty and delicious version of scalloped potatoes. The Herbs de Provence adds a special touch."

-Annacia

Ham Salad Sandwich

"We made this to use up our Easter ham. It made great sandwiches, but mostly we ate it on crackers."

-LordNeuf

Breakfast Casserole

"I made this for Easter brunch and it was a hit! I used sharp cheddar cheese to give it more flavor. This was so good with the leftover chunks of ham."

-heather_werner

Leftover Ham Casserole

"This is a great ham casserole. I made this recipe exactly as stated, and it came out delicious."

-JuliJ

Pineapple, Ham & Basil Pizza

"This had a very light flavor that was absolutely delicious. I really enjoyed the sweet and salty, and didn't even miss the pizza sauce."

-ceruleanseven

Ham Hocks & Beans

"I love recipes like this — very fast and easy to put together, and yet, gives out so much flavor."

-Chuck in Killbuck

Cheesy Ham & Penne Casserole

"This turned out delicious. The flavor is very nice and more complex than the usual macaroni and cheese, especially with a nice aged cheddar."

-CraftScout

Elbows & Ham Bake

"I used some of our leftover ham to make this, plus shell macaroni, sharp cheddar and a couple drops of hot sauce. I really liked the crunchy potato-chip topping."

-Alisa Lea

Ham & Cheddar Muffins

"These were very good. This savory muffin had a great texture and are an excellent use for leftover ham. They are perfect to reheat for breakfast."

-LonghornMama

Ham, Zucchini & Pumpkin Risotto

"The pumpkin was a great complement to the salty ham. The bright colors of the vegetables made this a beautiful dish to serve. This was absolutely dreamy"

-Jostlori

Italian Easter Ham Pie

"This has been a tradition in our family since my great grandparents came from Italy. It is our most loved pie, and we make it for every occasion we can."

-The Miserable Gourmet

Split Pea & Ham Chowder

"I had never had corn in split pea soup before, but it gave a nice flavor in addition to the other veggies. Good stuff!"

-lauralie41

Quinoa with Ham & Cranberries

"I loved the mix of vegetables with the kick from the cayenne and the sweet from the cranberries — it's a perfect combo. We loved it hot and are looking forward to trying it out cold."

-DDW

Au Gratin Potatoes with Ham

"I made this recipe as directed, but with more ham. My daughter begged me to take the leftover home with her!"

-chef/nurse

Spanish Rice With Ham

"I served this as a main dish with brown rice cooked from scratch. The ham makes this a very tasty and quick meal in a bowl."

-Annacia

Ham Hoppin' John

"Delicious! We loved all the crisp bacon and ham in this. I ate this as a main dish — it is very hearty."

-breezermom

Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich

"This is one of our favorite grilled sandwiches. We only use one thick slice of ham and one slice of cheese. We also add mayonnaise before grilling."

-Marsha D.

Ham Quiche

"This recipe was the answer to our leftover HoneyBaked Ham. Everyone enjoyed their meal and has asked that this quiche be served again."

-Bev

Italian Spaghetti with Ham

"This is a quick and easy way to use up leftover ham. Most ham dishes similar to this are loaded with cream, which I don't care for, so this recipe is a great find."

-Ginny Sue

Macaroni Ham Salad

"This is a glorious dish from a presentation standpoint. I didn't change one thing — it's perfect the way it is."

-Andi of Longmeadow Farm

Ham & Cheese Breakfast Bake

"Ham, cheese, bread, eggs — what's not to love? I especially loved the seasonings in it. They definitely add a little something."

-CraftScout

Ham & Cheese Breakfast Bake

"Simplicity always wins. This couldn't be easier to put together, and yet it turns out so tasty. I even had some cold the next day for lunch."

-JackieOhNo!

Ham Macaroni & Cheese

"I loved how easy this was to make. It was so nice to have a good recipe to use up some of my leftover ham. Wonderful!"

-sloe cooker

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