Leftover Ham Recipes – Delicious Recipes for Every Meal

Leftover Ham Recipes can be just as exciting as the original ham serving! This collection of recipes covers every meal of the day with irresistible ham leftover.

Ham is a perfect main dish for holidays because it’s easy to make and delicious.

Glazed Ham and Spiral Cut Ham are favorites in my family.

We look forward to it during Easter and for the Christmas/New Year holidays!

In most cases holiday meals leave an abundance of leftover ham.

After a plate or two of the original holiday meal we are ready for something new.

Leftover ham recipes can be as good as the original meal when reinvented! It can be used for any meal of the day too.

No matter the time of year, you’ll find some ideas you’ll love in this Leftover Ham Recipes list!

First some basics on leftover ham.

How to Reheat Leftover Ham

There are a few easy ways to reheat leftover ham:

In the Microwave

It’s easy to reheat slices of ham in the microwave. Be sure to heat it only until warm; don’t over heat it to avoid it becoming dried out.

In the Oven 

Enclose slices in foil and reheat in a 300-degree oven for 10 minutes per pound.

An entire cooked ham can also be reheated:

• Place it in a roasting pan with a ¼-inch of water (cut side down).
• Tent with foil crimping over the edges and cook at 300 degrees for 10 minutes a pound.

How to Store Leftover Ham

Prepared ham should be stored in an airtight container or bag in the refrigerator.

Alternatively, it can be frozen, also in a (freezer-safe) airtight container.

How Long to Keep Leftover Ham

In the Refrigerator

Leftover ham can be kept in the refrigerator for 3-4 days

In the Freezer

 OR in the freezer for up to 2 months

Leftover Ham Recipes

There is a description and link for each ham leftovers recipe below.

Soup and Salad 

 One of my favorite things to do with leftover ham is make soup.

Whether in a slow cooker or on the stove top, it’s a hearty food and usually can be frozen too.

Here are some of my favorite recipes.

Those with black-eyed peas are considered good luck for the New Year too.

Hawaiian Chopped Ham Salad Recipe

Whether using this Hawaiian Chopped Ham Salad on greens or as the filling of a sandwich, the combination of sweet pineapple, salty ham and provolone cheese and spicy red onions is irresistible. 

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Slow Cooker Split Pea and Ham Soup Recipe

The low slow cooking develops fantastic flavor for this rustic, classic soup. It's a great way to use up holiday ham and the ham bone. Ham hocks may also be substituted any time of year.

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Split Pea Soup with Red Wine and Ham

This hearty split pea soup is brimming with comforting flavors and textures. A bit of red wine makes for a special twist on a classic recipe. Methods for the stove-top and slow cooker included.

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Peppery Ham Stock

When making ham, saving the bones for stock is a must! Peppery Ham Stock is a rich delicious stock perfect for soup of freezing for other recipes. Easy to make, this stock is irresistibly good. Like liquid gold!

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Slow Cooker Black Bean & Hambone Soup with Cumin

With the help of the slow cooker, this healthy, flavorful Black Bean & Ham soup will fill your house with a delicious aroma. It takes little preparation and is a great use of a leftover ham bone. If you make this soup with a stripped down ham bone or hock with no meat on it, you can add 1/4 pound of thick cut ham (1/2 inch thick), from a deli, chopped, to add more flavor and texture if desired.

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Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner

Some of these great recipes really fit for any meal of the day! No matter when you eat them I think you’ll love them.

Slow Cooker Lucky Black Eyed Peas and Ham {Hoppin John}

Though lucky for a new year, Hoppin John should not be only reserved for this occasion. It's simple rustic, country food at its finest. Black eyed peas, ham (a great way to use up leftover holiday ham and ham bones too), carrot 'coins', kale or collard greens and a bit of spice. Be sure to take a bit as your first bite of the New Year for luck!

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Breakfast Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Ham, Egg & Apple Butter

The mix of flavors in this breakfast sandwich meld together for a perfect bite of gooey cheese, sweet raisin bread, salty ham, egg and homey apple butter. Once served the yolk of the egg can be punctured to cover the sandwich and each forkful should add a bit of the apple butter. 

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Jalapeno Ham Hash

A perfect dish for leftover holiday ham, or a reason to buy ham! This Jalapeno Ham Hash is simple to whip up with sultry, earthy spice from the jalapeno pepper and smoked paprika. Ready in less than 30 minutes.

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Smoky Ham Cheese Potato Frittata

Frittatas are fast to prepare and completely versatile, allowing seasonal changes of ingredients. This frittata has a smoky touch with smoked ham, paprika and Gouda cheese, along with baby red potatoes, chives and shallots. Perfect for any meal!

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Cheesy Ham and Black Bean Nachos

Nachos are probably the most simple and fun of communal dishes. The addition of smoky ham, black beans, three types of cheese and freshly roasted jalapenos elevate this version still keeping it an 'Under 30 Minute' dish!

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Muffin Tin Denver Omelet

A fast, easy way to get breakfast on the table or on the go.  Mini Muffin Tin Denver Omelets are a cinch to make with less than 5 minutes active cooking time.  They can be chilled and reheated, or frozen.

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Even More Leftover Ham Recipes You’ll Love

• Leftover Ham Scalloped Potatoes {The Seasoned Mom}
• Ham Eggs Cheese Breakfast Pizza recipe {Delish} if gluten-free use a gluten-free pizza dough
• Instant Pot Ham and Bean Soup {A Mindfull Mom}
• Triple Pork Fried Rice {A Spicy Perspective}

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