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    Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com · 1 Comment

    Leftover Ham Recipes

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    Delicious, easy-to-make leftover ham recipes are a perfect way to use up any baked ham to make wonderfully satisfying meals! Start with a great oven-baked ham for your holiday meal and then be sure to save every bit of that delicious ham meat for some great after-holiday meals!

    Easy Leftover Ham Recipes

    Delicious sweet and savory ham dinners are a personal favorite, whether it's a Christmas glazed honey ham or a weeknight meal! Since I'm the biggest ham fan in the family, there tends to be plenty of leftovers!

    To get everyone to help me eat up all of the ham, I've gotten pretty creative with some amazing ham recipes! No one will complain when they've got these amazingly tasty meals to enjoy!

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    • Easy Leftover Ham Recipes
    • 1. Ham and Pea Pasta
    • 2. Ham Casserole with Broccoli and Cheese
    • 3. Cheesy Ham Pasta
    • 4. Cauliflower Ham Soup
    • 5. Ham Chowder
    • 6. Grilled Ham & Cheese
    • 7. Ham & Egg Breakfast Cups
    • 8. Omelet Roll
    • 9. Sopa de Chícharos
    • 10. Ham Loaf
    • 11. Ham Salad
    • 12. Baked Denver Omelet
    • 13. Ramen Noodles With Ham
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    • Leftover Ham Recipes: Au Gratin Potatoes with Diced Ham (+More!)
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    All of these easy-to-make recipes are a great way to use up ham leftovers and feed a family! Make a hearty breakfast, cheesy ham lunch, or serve up a crowd-pleasing dinner with all of these tasty meals!

    1. Ham and Pea Pasta

    Tender pieces of leftover ham with the classic complimenting peas served over pasta in a rich and delicious sauce! This filling family meal is a household favorite even with my less-than-crazy-about-ham eaters!

    Tasty, easy skillet dinners like this are perfect for weeknight meals and feeding a hungry crowd!

    Ham and Pea Pasta
    Creamy Ham and Pea Pasta is the deliciously perfect use for leftover ham! This hearty family meal combines tender chunks of ham with fettuccine and peas in a cheesy white sauce that everyone loves! It's a quick and easy pasta dinner to make, either on the stove top or in your crock pot!
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    Deliciously creamy ham and pea pasta is super easy whether it's made on the stove top or in your crock pot!

    2. Ham Casserole with Broccoli and Cheese

    Another great use of leftover ham that's ridiculously tasty! The crunchy topping is the perfect addition to this deliciously creamy pasta casserole!

    This hearty meal combines my favorites - ham, broccoli, cheddar, and pasta - for an easy dinner that everyone loves!

    Leftover Ham Casserole with Broccoli and Cheese
    My tasty Leftover Ham Casserole with Broccoli and Cheese combines all of my favorite flavors in a creamy pasta with a crunchy breadcrumb topping! Tender pieces of ham are tossed with broccoli, pasta and an easy from scratch cheese sauce to make this perfect quick dinner!
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    This easy leftover ham casserole with broccoli and cheese is made with 3 cheeses, ziti, and topped with breadcrumbs for an amazing meal from your ham!

    3. Cheesy Ham Pasta

    This light pasta dinner is a quick meal that tastes amazing with its light sauce and tender pieces of cubed ham! The bowtie pasta is perfect for coating with sauce to make sure each bite is packed with flavor!

    Make this dish super-quick with thawed peas and carrots! Or mix-and-match to use up whatever veggies you have in the fridge!

    Cheesy Leftover Ham Pasta
    Easy Cheesy Leftover Ham Pasta combines cubed ham, peas and carrots, and bowtie pasta in a creamy cheese sauce! This quick stove top dinner is a great family meal for busy schedules, or a relaxed weekend get together!
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    Quick and easy cheesy leftover ham pasta is full of hearty flavors from the delicious ham, peas and carrots, and cheese sauce served with bowtie pasta!

    4. Cauliflower Ham Soup

    A hearty soup that everyone will love! This incredibly smooth, rich, and tasty soup pairs fried chunks of leftover ham with a creamy cauliflower soup!

    Top the soup off with a handful of cheese, chives, or even a touch of sour cream to make the meal even more filling!

    Creamy Cauliflower Ham Soup
    This Creamy Cauliflower Ham Soup is a delicious comfort food meal to enjoy on those chilly Fall and Winter nights! It's a quick meal to make for a family dinner, and a great way to use up leftover ham!
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    Easy, creamy cauliflower ham soup is a delicious and hearty comfort food soup to enjoy on chilly nights!

    5. Ham Chowder

    Ham chowder is another amazing soup to add to your recipe tin for using ham! It's a great combination of potatoes, cheese, and ham that the whole family will love!

    Use an immersion blender to make your chowder nice and creamy if desired, or enjoy this soup chunky and rustic!

    Ham Chowder
    This easy to make Ham Chowder is a delicious way to use up any ham leftovers you may have! If you want to take this tasty soup to the next level, save that ham bone for starting this cheesy ham and potato soup! My creamy ham chowder is a soup that the whole family loves!
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    Creamy, cheesy ham chowder is an incredible tasty soup that's super easy to make!

    6. Grilled Ham & Cheese

    My favorite everyday sandwich - meaning I could eat this every day! Grilled ham and cheese is my bag, baby!!

    Assemble this staple lunch sandwich and cook it up to crispy perfection in your air fryer! Make sure to toast both sides of the bread for the ultimate grilled ham & cheese!

    Air Fryer Grilled Ham and Cheese
    These easy Air Fryer Grilled Ham and Cheese sandwiches are a perfectly crispy way to enjoy the classic combination of ham and cheese! Stack your sandwiches with slices of ham and your favorite cheese and get ready to enjoy melted cheesy goodness in just minutes!
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    7. Ham & Egg Breakfast Cups

    Use sliced leftover ham or deli ham slices to make these tasty breakfast cups! They're incredibly easy to make and your kids will LOVE them!

    Ham Egg Cups
    All of your breakfast favorites are in this fun cheesy Ham Egg Cups! These are so quick and easy to make and fun for kids too!! Just add everything in layers (ham, cheese, eggs) and let these breakfast cups bake in the oven.
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    Fun and easy to make, these Cheesy Ham and Egg Baskets are a great breakfast to go!

    8. Omelet Roll

    Want to impress your family?? Make this exceptionally tasty ham and cheese omelet roll this weekend! It's easier than you may think and looks as amazing as it tastes!

    Omelet Roll (Ham & Cheese Roulade Breakfast or Brunch)
    Fluffy, easy-to-make ham & cheese omelet roll is the perfect combination of tender, baked eggs rolled with delicious ham and cheese! It’s perfect for a family breakfast, special occasion or Mother's Day brunch, or really any time of day!
    Check out this recipe
    Omelet roll or ham and cheese breakfast roulade served on white plate.

    9. Sopa de Chícharos

    This incredibly tasty Cuban split pea soup takes the everyday classic recipe to wonderfully flavorful new heights! I have always LOVED split pea soup, but this Cuban soup takes the spot as best ever favorite!

    Sopa de Chícharos
    This hearty Sopa de Chícharos recipe is the Cuban version of the classic split pea soup with the wonderful addition of potatoes, squash, cumin, and chipotle flavors! The whole family loves this easy to make comfort food soup and I love that it is equally suited to stove top, Instant Pot, or Crockpot preparation!
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    10. Ham Loaf

    Ham Loaf (with Tasty Brown Sugar Dijon Glaze)
    Ham loaf may not be the most appetizing name, but my ham loaf with tasty brown sugar Dijon glaze is totally delicious! The tangy-sweet Dijon glaze will get you hooked and you'll be putting ham loaf on your list of favorite weekly dinners!
    Check out this recipe
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    11. Ham Salad

    Ham Salad
    This ham salad is a simple and traditional recipe that is perfect for making sandwiches or ham salad spread on crackers! It's fantastic for putting your leftover ham to good use! With just a few tasty mix-ins and a little time in the food processor, you’ll have an easy lunch in minutes!
    Check out this recipe
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    12. Baked Denver Omelet

    Baked Denver Omelet
    This baked Denver omelet recipe features a cheesy, hearty, and satisfying omelet that's perfect for serving for breakfast or brunch! My twist on the classic omelet is filled with all the Denver omelet fixin's – crisp veggies, savory ham, and delicious cheddar cheese! It's so simple to make that you'll quickly want to add it to your list of go-to breakfast dishes!
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    13. Ramen Noodles With Ham

    Leftover Ham Ramen (Easy Ramen Noodle Bowl Recipe!)
    This easy leftover ham ramen makes for a quick Asian-inspired dinner that is perfect for using leftover ham from the holidays! Using packages of ramen noodles without the seasoning packets cuts down on cook time, and a flavorful homemade broth makes this ramen taste restaurant-worthy!
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    We hope that you enjoy a fabulous, rich, and tasty breakfast, lunch, or dinner with all of these ideas for the best recipes for leftover ham! Be sure to check back in to let us know what you liked best and see our latest additions! Enjoy!

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    Leftover Ham Recipes: Au Gratin Potatoes with Diced Ham (+More!)

    Delicious, easy-to-make leftover ham recipes are a perfect way to use up any baked ham to make wonderfully satisfying meals! Start with a great oven-baked ham for your holiday meal and then be sure to save every bit of that delicious ham meat for some great after-holiday meals!
    Author | Angela
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 280kcal
    Prep 15 minutes minutes
    Cooking 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time 1 hour hour 45 minutes minutes
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    Ingredients
     

    • 3 tablespoon butter
    • ½ c onion approx ½ small onion (minced)
    • ½ teaspoon turmeric
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • salt & pepper (to taste)
    • 2 c heavy cream
    • 1 ½ c cheddar cheese (shredded)
    • 4 large russet potatoes (washed and sliced thin, ⅛ inch thickness at most for best results)
    • ½ lb cooked ham (diced)
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Butter a 1 to 1 ½ quart casserole dish.
    • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, add the minced onion and cook until translucent and soft. Add seasoning: (turmeric, garlic powder, salt & pepper) and stir.
    • Add the heavy cream - or use the same quantity (2 cups) of milk with 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour whisked in to the milk while it is still cold.
    • Whisk frequently until the heavy cream is heated through, usually about 3-4 minutes. Then add shredded cheese and stir until melted. Once the cheese is melted, remove your saucepan from the heat and set aside.
    • In a small frying pan or skillet, sear the diced ham until browning on the sides. Remove from heat and set aside for assembling your au gratin potatoes.
    • Layer your sliced russet potatoes in even layers covering the bottom of the casserole dish. Top with the seared diced ham, then pour your cheddar cheese sauce over the layered potatoes and diced ham.
    • Cover with aluminum foil. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 1 ½ hours. Your au gratin potatoes are done once they are tender when forked. Allow your au gratin potatoes to cool for about 15 minutes before serving.

    Notes

    • If you use a different size baking dish, if the potatoes are thick-sliced, or if the potatoes are stacked thicker or thinner than they would be in the suggested size dish, your au gratin potatoes with diced ham will have a different cooking time.
    • The aluminum foil can be removed during the last 15-30 minutes of cooking time to brown your au gratin potatoes if desired.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 280kcal (14%) | Carbohydrates: 24g (8%) | Protein: 16g (32%) | Fat: 13g (20%) | Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) | Cholesterol: 50mg (17%) | Sodium: 650mg (28%) | Potassium: 640mg (18%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 5g (6%)
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    1. Danielle Gendron says

      May 04, 2023 at 4:29 pm

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      Recette au jambon était délicieuse. Merci

      "Ham recipe was delicious. THANKS"

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