Good news: We have a metric ton of crafty ways to turn leftover ham into deliciously diverse meals. Whether you're in the mood for a cozy ham and potato soup, a pork-packed pasta, or a quick and easy casserole, here's what to do with leftover ham. You're going to want to bookmark this collection of leftover ham recipes — you'll come back to it again and again.
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Walnut and Roasted Ham Linguine
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Here's a super-simple skillet dinner. Toss linguine with thin slices of leftover ham, toasted walnuts, and shallots, then top with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley.
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Easy Slow Cooker Cheesy Potato Soup with Ham
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"This rich, thick, and creamy soup is a great way to use up leftover holiday ham," says fabeverydayblog. "Made in your slow cooker, and using shortcuts like frozen hash brown potatoes, this delicious soup requires very little effort on your part."
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Ham Cake-ettes
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"Easter ham turns into a perfect combo of pancakes and croquettes," says Avon. "It's a nice way to use up some of the leftovers. Serve with a honey mustard sauce or any variety of chutneys. Applesauce is also a nice accompaniment."
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One-Pot Ham and Veggie Pasta
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"This single-pot meal is the perfect way to use up leftover ham for a weeknight dinner," says lutzflcat . It's creamy, comforting, and quick-and-easy."
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Ham and Pineapple Dinner
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"Cubed ham sauteed with onions and pineapple in a sweet sauce," says Melissa. "It's a great take on a Hawaiian-style dinner and great for leftover ham." It's also great with broccoli.
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Ham and Cheese Breakfast Tortillas
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"Used leftover Christmas ham, and it was delish," says Brittany. "Salsa makes a nice flavor along with the cheese (extra cheese), egg, and ham."
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Ham and Shrimp Gravy
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This one was inspired by the Southern classic shrimp and grits. The ham gravy reduces and comes out flavorful with a luxurious texture. This meal is so quick and easy!
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Ham and Wild Rice Quiche
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"This is a nice change from ordinary quiche," says Sue. "It's full of ham, wild rice, mushrooms, red bell peppers, and flavored with a touch of Dijon mustard — fabulous for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. And the meat & veggie mixture is also terrific simply scrambled with eggs for a quickie meal!"
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Bubble 'n' Squeak
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"Cabbage, bacon, ham, onion, and leftover potatoes make up this tasty, easy dish," says DOREENF. "Using leftovers makes this main dish especially quick to make."
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Pizza with Ham, Asparagus, and Ricotta
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A white pizza sauce with olive oil, fresh ricotta cheese, and a splash of cream. Topped with quickly blanched asparagus, some leftover smoked ham, and a sprinkling of sharp white Cheddar and Parmesan.
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Ham with Red Eye Gravy
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Use cold leftover coffee to create a tasty gravy to spoon over fried slices of leftover holiday ham. It's like getting something from nothing! When the bitter coffee hits the pan, coming into contact with the sweet-and-smoky-flavored ham fat, something delicious happens.
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Cheesy Leftover Ham and Mashed Potato Casserole
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"This is something I did one night when I had a bunch of leftovers that turned into one of my favorite comfort foods," says bd.weld. "You could switch out just about anything for anything of a similar type, chicken for the ham, different soups, etc. Make it as is or use your imagination."
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Split Pea and Ham Soup I
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"This is a good way to use leftover ham, quite inexpensive, and VERY tasty," says TEETOE. "I hope that you enjoy it. Some people like to add carrots or other types of vegetables. Don't forget to serve with buttered bread toasted in the oven."
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Oven Baked Jambalaya
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"Impress your family and friends when you serve this classic and flavorful Creole dish and best of all, it's easily made in the oven," says JOSLYN.
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Classic Cuban Midnight (Medianoche) Sandwich
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"This is one of the more famous sandwiches straight out of the island of Cuba," writes recipe creator Pretty Pink Bullets. "This recipe came from my uncle who used to work at a restaurant in Pinar del Rio, Cuba and now works at a Cuban cafeteria here in Miami. This sandwich is best served with fried plantain chips and a cold mamey milkshake!"
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Ham Tetrazzini
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This casserole is ready in about 30 minutes because it utilizes convenience foods and, of course, pre-cooked ham. Some reviewers suggest adding more cheese for a bit more flavor. Stirring in some leftover vegetables, like asparagus or broccoli, would be fantastic, too.
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Ham Breakfast Braid
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After a holiday meal or big ham feast, a simple but flavorful breakfast is a great way to use up that leftover ham. "Easy to make and delicious! Cream cheese with eggs has always been my favorite (not enough people know about this!) so I'm glad to see it used in a recipe," wrote reviewer Steph.
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Delicious Ham and Potato Soup
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"I have made this recipe at least a dozen times," says Deborah. "I make it every time we have leftover ham. It has never failed to satisfy. It's quick, simple, and delicious!"
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Ham Salad
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Creamy Ham and Asparagus Fettuccine
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Korean Street Toast
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"Absolutely incredible flavors — much more than the sum of its parts, and incredible given how easy this came together," says reviewer Brian.
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