50+ Leftover Ham Recipes

Are you staring at that leftover holiday ham, wondering what you should to do with it? No matter the holiday, we are often left with a lot of extra food, but we’re not complaining! I’ve gathered over 50 mouthwatering, quick and easy, leftover ham recipes that will please even the pickiest eater in your home. This list includes everything from soups to breakfast casseroles and sandwiches to healthy salads. You will never look at leftovers the same!

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Before we get to the good stuff, do you need a delicious ham recipe? Try this classic Honey Glazed Ham. So delicious!

How Long Is Leftover Ham Good For?

If you want to use your leftover ham to make a new recipe, try to use it within 3-4 days, or freeze it to extend the life of the turkey.

Can you freeze leftover ham meat?

Leftover ham can be frozen for up to 3 months in a regular freezer, or 6 months in a deep freeze, to maintain the best flavor. Leftover ham works very well in the freezer and once thawed it will maintain its flavor and texture well.

If you want to expand the time that you can use your leftover ham, I recommend portioning it into the amount you need for your recipe, then placing it into a freezer bag (to freeze flat) or freezer friendly container and freezing.

To summarize, if you want to make something with your leftover ham this week, you can generally just pop it in the fridge and make sure it is in a sealed container. If you want to make something next week, or next month. Put the ham leftovers into the freezer.

Easy Leftover Ham Recipes

Here’s a list of classic recipes that are perfect to use up that leftover ham from Easter or other occasion. Note: throughout this post, you can use traditional ham leftover meat interchangeably in the recipes that suggest a different protein such as turkey or chicken.

• Ham Fried Rice – so quick and easy
• Baked Hawaiian Ham – It says chicken in the recipe, but the leftover ham will be great!
• Ham and Pineapple Skewers – sweet and savory cubed ham and pineapples on a skewer. Heat in the oven and serve over rice for a complete meal.
• Ham and Cabbage – sauté diced ham and cabbage with onion and garlic in a skillet, season with salt and pepper. A quick 15 min meal!
• Chef Salad
• Ham and Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks – roll out pizza dough and sprinkle with diced ham and cheese; roll up, slice into breadsticks, and bake until golden brown.
• Grinder Salad – viral TikTok sandwich turned into a salad
• Cobb Salad with Ham — This is filling without feeling heavy, and perfect for lunch and dinner
• Ham and Cheese Pasta Salad – toss diced ham with cooked pasta and your favorite veggies, then top with ranch dressing or creamy Italian dressing

Family Favorite Leftover Ham Recipes

There are so many fun and creative ways to use leftover ham that the whole family will love. Here’s a great list of recipes to get you started.

• Easy Baked Macaroni & Cheese – so easy to add in that leftover ham
• Creamy Ham Cobbler
• Baked Potatoes – topped with ham, cheddar cheese, and whatever veggies you like
• Ham and Broccoli Pasta Bake – combine leftover ham with cooked pasta, cheese, broccoli, and alfredo sauce, and bake until bubbly
• Ham and Cheese Quesadillas – diced ham and shredded cheese quesadillas are a super quick and easy meal for the kiddos
• Ham Roll Ups
• Ham and Cheese Pinwheels – Roll out refrigerated crescent roll dough and spread with cream cheese, then sprinkle with diced ham and shredded cheese. Roll up, sliced into pinwheels, and bake until golden. Yum!

Leftover Ham Casserole Recipes

Using leftover ham in casseroles is a great way to use up those Easter leftovers. Here are a few of my favorite casseroles recipes.

• Pesto Ham Pasta Bake
• Ham and Cheese Casserole – mix leftover ham with cooked pasta, cheese sauce, and a veggies of your choice. Top with breadcrumbs and bake for 20-25min. So tasty!
• Ham and Cornbread Casserole – Mix diced ham, crumbled cornbread, corn, and shredded cheese in a casserole dish, then top with a mixture of beaten eggs and milk. Bake until set and golden. Basically corn casserole turned into a whole meal!
• Ham and Green Bean Casserole
• Ham Cordon Bleu Casserole
• Ham and Rice Casserole – combine leftover ham with cooked rice, cream of chicken soup, and mushrooms or peas. Then top with cheese and bake for 20-25min.

Sandwiches Using Leftover Ham

There are endless possibilities when it comes to ham and sandwiches. Here is a great list of sandwich recipes that use ham as a main ingredient, or are easy to incorporate that leftover ham into.

• Italian Grinder Sliders – use those leftover ham slices in place of the deli ham
• Baked Ham & Cheese Sliders – using ham leftovers, these mini, cheesy ham sandwiches will be a crowd favorite.
• Easter Leftovers Monte Cristo — A twist on the classic Monte Cristo with turkey, ham, and Swiss cheese, dipped in egg batter, and then pan-fried until golden. Serve with a side of cranberry sauce for dipping.
• Club Sandwich — Layers of leftover ham, crispy bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, and mayo between slices of toasted whole-grain bread.
• Ham Apple and Cheddar Panini — Sliced ham with sharp cheddar cheese and crisp apple slices, between slices of multigrain bread, then grilled.
• Ham Cranberry Sliders
• Ham Avocado Wrap — Sliced ham, creamy avocado, mixed greens, and a drizzle of ranch dressing wrapped in a tortilla for a light option.
• Ham Salad Sandwich – Chop leftover ham and mix with mayo, mustard, and diced pickles. Serve on bread or hawaiian rolls.
• Classic Ham and Cheese sandwiches

Leftover Ham Soup Recipes

If you’re in the mood for soup, try one of these deliciously savory soup recipes with ham.

• Slow Cooker Ham and Potato Soup
• Slow Cooker 15 Bean Soup
• Homestyle Leftover Ham Bean Soup – substitute the turkey in this instant pot recipe for ham
• Ham and Noodles Soup – combine the ingredients for chicken noodle soup using ham instead of chicken for an easy and flavorful dish
• Split Pea Soup – start with a mirepoix (diced onions, carrots, and celery) softened in butter, and then add peas, ham bone, thyme and broth, and cook for an hour for a hearty and comforting meal.
• Corn and Ham Chowder – creamy chowder made with diced ham, potatoes, corn, onions and peppers, seasoned with herbs.
• Ham and Wild Rice Soup
• Ham and Vegetable Soup – throw some diced ham into your favorite vegetable soup
• Ham and Barley Soup – diced ham, barley, carrots, onions, and celery savory broth make a wholesome flavorful soup

Breakfast Recipes using Leftover Ham

Ham is such a great addition to your breakfast table for a savory morning meal. Here’s a list of breakfast and brunch recipes to feed a crowd or just your family.

• Ham and Cheese Egg Muffins
• Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole – perfect for Easter brunch
• Ham and Cheese Breakfast Burritos – fill tortillas with scrambled eggs, cheese, and leftover chopped ham
• Ham and Potato Hash – Sauté diced leftover ham with potatoes, onions and peppers for a quick breakfast or brunch
• Ham and Cheese Omelet – use leftover ham, cheese, and veggies of your choice to make a healthy and hearty omelet
• Low Carb Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole – just as delicious without the hash browns
• Ham & Cheese Croissant Breakfast Casserole
• Broccoli Cheddar Quiche – the perfect recipe to add in diced ham
• Ham and Spinach Frittata – mix diced ham with spinach, cheese, and beaten eggs, and bake until set
• Ham and Egg Breakfast Sandwich – layer ham, fried egg, and cheese on toasted bread or croissant

If you’re looking for the best recipes to use up your leftover ham, this list will be a keeper. If you need more ideas for leftover turkey or leftover rotisserie chicken, see lots of quick and easy recipes here.

If you have a tried and true recipe that uses leftover ham for dinner, make sure and let me know in the comments!