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.
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.
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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Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
These would disappear in our house! These are mouth watering!
Ki says
This is great for after Easter Dinner ideas. I didnt know it was so many ways to make ham leftover.
keikilani says
Love all of these ideas for leftover ham! I hate waisting food and eating it the same way gets boring.
Des says
You have really outdone yourself with all of these amazing recipes. I don’t know where to start first.
Ruth I says
Thank you for all of these recipes! We rarely eat ham but we always have left over whenever we eat it. ha!
Jackie says
I always make way to much ham and never have any idea with what to do with the rest. Thanks for sharing these delicious recipes.
Annemarie LeBlanc says
We usually make salads out of left over ham. Another option is to chop it up and make a breakfast casserole out of it. However, your recipes are far better. I will save them for use later.
Toni Dash says
Your recipes sound great too Annemarie! Is there such a thing as a bad ham recipe?! I think not.
Krista says
Perfect for all the leftover ham everyone has from Easter!
Sherry says
So many great ways to use leftover ham. I can’t wait to try the breakfast dishes especially.
Rachel says
I love leftover ham. I prefer it in other recipes than by itself.