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posted by Michelle Gothon Dec 21, 2016 (updated Apr 7, 2022)
Have leftover ham? Here are the best leftover ham recipes, from pizza to soup!
The holidays are here, and I hope that means you’re planning to make a ham! I absolutely love making hams for the holidays because they are so easy to make. You just pop them in the oven at 275 degrees for about 10 minutes per pound, then brush a glaze on. One of my favorite ham recipes is thisCherry Smoked Ham with Bourbon Mustard Glaze.
We also love to to smoke ham. Seriously, it’s amazing!
Leftover ham recipes don’t have to just be sandwiches, although that’s delicious and easy! I’ve put together my favorite leftover ham recipes. From pizza to frittatas and soup like my Old Fashioned Ham and Cabbage Soup you won’t get bored if you use these recipes to use up this year’s leftover ham!
Here are my favorite leftover ham recipes in no particular order…
Ham and Spinach Frittata by Spoonful of Flavor
Frittatas are the perfect one pan breakfast meal. This one is packed with leftover ham!
Leftover Ham and Potato Soup by Flavor Mosaic
Leftover Ham and Potato Soup is an easy and delicious way to use up leftover ham and potatoes to make a creamy, comforting fall or winter soup.
BBQ Hawaiian Pizza by Nutmeg Nanny
This bbq Hawaiian pizza is the perfect use for all that leftover ham. Tangy bbq sauce topped with melted cheese, red onions, pineapple and ham. You’ll love how easy this is to throw together PLUS it’s ready in just 25 minutes!
Ham and Cheese Waffles by Chocolate Moosey
Need a little help in the mornings? Ham and Cheese Waffles can be made and frozen ahead of time, making them ready for breakfast in minutes. Ideal to serve for breakfast, brunch, and brinner.
Ham and Cheese Tortelliniby Dinner, Dishes and Desserts
Ham & Cheese Tortellini – use that leftover ham to make this easy creamy tortellini dinner in 20 minutes! Great one pan meal any night of the week!
Ham Cheddar Cranberry Melt by Nutmeg Nanny
This simple ham cheddar cranberry melt sandwich is the perfect way to use up leftover Christmas ham. A perfect balance of sweet, salty and cheesy.
French Bread Ham Breakfast Strata by Cotter Crunch
AGluten Free French Bread Ham Breakfast Strata recipe that’seasy-to-follow and will please everyone! Yes, it does exist! ABreakfast Casserole you can make ahead or bake in 30 minutes.
Ham Salad Sandwich by Noshing with the Nolands
This ham salad can be served up on crackers as a spread oron a sandwich, either way it will be gobbled down.
Ham and Brie Crostini by Smithfield
Smithfield has several wonderful recipes that use their leftover ham. You can find them here.
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originally published on Dec 21, 2016 (last updated Apr 7, 2022)
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8 comments on “9 Creative Recipes that use Leftover Ham”
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Tara Noland — Reply
I have a craving for a big juicy ham and these recipes are great for leftovers!! Thanks for sharing ours!!
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Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet — Reply
What a delicious looking collection!
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Erin @ The Speckled Palate — Reply
I’m a sucker for leftover ham at the holidays! And I love all of these recipes. Especially those waffles. Ham and cheese omelets are my fave, so why wouldn’t a ham and cheese WAFFLE be equally incredible?!?
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Krista — Reply
These are all delicious looking! I might have to cook an extra ham just so I can make them!
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Tara Noland — Reply
All look so delicious, thank you for sharing ours!!
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Cathy | Lemon Tree Dwelling — Reply
These all look so delicious – perfect for Christmas leftovers!!
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Amy Stafford — Reply
That pizza recipe looks wonderful. Who am I kidding…. they all look wonderful
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carrie @ frugal foodie mama — Reply
We always have some ham leftover from Christmas Eve dinner. 🙂 That BBQ Hawaiian Pizza looks killer!
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