This list of leftover ham recipes brings you all the recipes using ham! So many different combos, so you are sure to find a few that you will love. Cheesy casseroles, breakfast recipes, twists on pizza and more. There’s a dish for everyone!
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When you cook a full ham for the holidays, or even just for dinner one week, you’re almost always going to have leftovers. I think that tends to steer people away from making ham for dinner, but it shouldn’t!
There are so many amazing leftover ham recipes where you can use that leftover meat and turn it into something completely new.
So go ahead, bake that tasty honey baked ham because there are plenty of ways to use leftover ham for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
We’ve rounded up over 40 recipes, so check them out and find something to make!
Chef Salad
This light meal can be used as an appetizer, or loaded up with plenty of protein to eat as a stand alone meal. I never turn down a good chef salad!
Chef Salad
Classic Chef Salad is an all American dish with lettuce, meat, eggs, cheese and topped with dressing.
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Ham Fried Rice
Fried rice is such an easy meal, and who knew ham would taste delicious in it?! Diced up that leftover ham and fry it up with rice and veggies to make this delicious Asian-inspired dish.
Ham Fried Rice
Quick and easy 30 minute meal packed with ham, vegetables and rice!
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Hashbrown Omelette on Blackstone
If you have a Blackstone that you love to use, then check out this recipe. You can make a tasty hash brown omelette on the Blackstone and even use leftover ham in it!
Hashbrown Omelette on Blackstone
This delicious Hash Brown Omelette on the Blackstone combines the two into the perfect breakfast. A hash brown filled with eggs, ham and cheese that’s out of this world epic.
Baked ham and cheese pinwheels
I love making a double batch of these pinwheels for dinner and then sending them in lunches for a day or two afterwards. Slice up your leftover ham and make these flaky pinwheels for dinner!
Baked Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
Tender, flaky baked Ham and Cheese Pinwheels are stuffed with melted cheese and ham slices for an easy dinner recipe.
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Leftover ham casserole is one of the easiest ways to use up all that leftover ham. This pasta casserole is packed full of delicious flavor and loaded with protein.
Leftover Ham and Spinach Casserole
Spinach Ham & Cheese Pasta Casserole ~ Delicious way to use your leftover ham up! This casserole is stuffed with spinach, ham, cheese and ziti noodles for a delicious dinner recipe!
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Egg muffins
Need a quick on-the-go breakfast? Make a batch of these egg muffins at the beginning of the week and heat one or two up each morning to eat on the go.
Egg Muffins
Light, fluffy egg muffins loaded with cheese and ham.
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Cheddar Chowder
Cheddar chowder is perfect for a cold winter night! Dice up your leftover ham and make this heart soup that is “stick to your ribs” good.
Cheddar Chowder
Cheesy Chowder ~ Incredibly Easy Cheesy Chowder Loaded with Carrots, Potatoes, Celery and Ham!
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One-pot dishes are quite possibly the easiest thing to make in the kitchen. The clean-up time is minimal and these types of dishes are so easy to make.
One Pot Ham & Penne Skillet Recipe
Delicious Pasta Perfect for a Quick Dinner! Loaded with Ham, Penne and Peas! This an easy dinner using leftover ham from the holidays!
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Cheesy ham and noodle casserole
This is a great leftover ham casserole that you can prep ahead of time and pop in the oven when you’re ready! Such an easy recipe.
Cheesy Ham and Noodle Casserole
Cheesy Ham and Noodle Casserole ~ Quick, Easy Ham Casserole to Keep Your Weeknight Dinner Simple! Perfect Recipe for Using Up Leftover Ham! This Casserole is Full of Pasta, Ham and Topped with a Cheese and Sour Cream Sauce! Sauce!
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Ham Salad
This tasty ham salad can be served up as a really easy sandwich, or eaten on crackers as a dip. A great picnic or pool party food!
Ham Salad
Quick and easy homemade recipe that makes a delicious sandwich or enjoy it on crackers!
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Baked Omelette
Omelettes are delicious, but it can take a long time to make a lot of them. If you need to serve a large amount of people, make this tasty baked omelette instead!
Baked Omelette
Light, fluffy omelette that is full for of cheese and ham. It's so easy to prepare when hosting guests or great for meal prep!
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Oh, how I love my Instant Pot! Use your leftover ham in this delicious penne pasta dish and let the Instant Pot do all of the hard work for you.
Instant Pot {Pressure Cooker} Ham & Penne Pasta
Our Favorite Meal Now in the Instant Pot! Only One Dish to Clean and You Have an Easy Dinner Recipe!
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Ham and Green bean Casserole
Green bean casserole, but with a twist. You can use leftover ham to make this dish and serve it for dinner, or bring it to a potluck.
Ham and Green Bean Casserole
Your Favorite Green Bean Casserole Recipe Made Into a Main Dish! This Easy Dinner Recipe is Perfect for Busy Weeknights!asserole Recipe ~ Dish! This Easy Dinner Recipe is Perfect for Busy Weeknights!
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Cordon Bleu Crescent ring
This cordon bleu crescent ring is probably one of my favorite leftover ham recipes. It’s super easy to make and the whole family is going to love it!
Cordon Bleu Crescent Ring
Cordon Bleu Crescent Ring ~ Flaky Crescent Rolls Stuffed with Swiss Cheese, Ham, Chicken and Topped with Garlic Butter! Quick & Easy Dinner!
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Need some leftover ham recipes for the Crock Pot? This ham and potato soup is such an easy recipe and is a super filling and hearty meal.
Crock Pot Cream Cheese Ham & Potato Soup
We love thisCrock Pot Cream Cheese Ham & Potato Soup for a quick and easy Crock Pot Soup!
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Cheesy ham crockpot breakfast casserole
Busy making other breakfast food or getting everyone ready for the day? This is one of the most convenient leftover ham recipes! Use your leftover ham to make a yummy breakfast casserole in the Crock Pot.
Cheesy Ham Crockpot Breakfast Casserole
ThisCheesy Ham Crock Pot Breakfast Casserole is perfect for an overnight breakfast or easy brunch recipe! It has all your favorites in a breakfast casserole. Eggs, hash browns, ham and cheese will make it a start at your table!
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Cheddar and Ham Quiche Cups
This quick and easy breakfast dish is one of my favorite ways to use leftover ham. Just grab some puff pastry and cheese and make an extra fancy little breakfast.
Mini Quiche Cups
These easy Cheddar and Ham Quiche Cups are made with a puff pastry crust, making these a great quick-and-easy breakfast recipe!
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You can never go wrong using leftover ham in a cheesy, warm, and gooey sandwich. Add this to your list of super easy, and mouthwateringly delicious, leftover ham recipes.
Ham and Cheese Sliders
Quick and easy tailgating or dinner recipe! Soft Hawaiian buns loaded with flavor from the ham, cheese and buttery poppy seed topping!
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Ham casserole recipe with bow ties
Want to use your leftover ham in a pasta dish? This leftover ham casserole is the perfect dinner recipe to try out!
Ham Casserole Recipe with Bow Ties
Comforting Ham Casserole recipe Loaded with Pasta, Ham and Cheese!
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English muffins, topped with bacon, ham, and cheese. Need I say more?! These are so good!
Cheesy Ham & Bacon English Muffins
Cheesy Ham & Bacon English Muffins ~ Super Easy Breakfast for Mornings on the Go! English Muffin Loaded with Cheese, Ham & Bacon!
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Linguine Casserole
This linguine casserole is such an easy way to use leftover ham! Throw all of the ingredients together for a protein packed dish that everyone will love.
Linguine Casserole
Linguine Casserole is a casserole recipe that everyone will love for a quick and easy weeknight meal. Linguine pasta tossed with a creamy cheese sauce and diced ham.
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No one will ever know that you used leftover ham in this ham and cheese tortellini. It’s so creamy, cheesy, and delicious!
Ham & Cheese Tortellini
Quick and easy dinner recipe loaded with ham, cheese, peas and tortellini!
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Monte Cristo Sandwich
A deep fried sandwich…I’d say that’s probably a top contender on the list of best leftover ham recipe! Check out this monte cristo for a super fun way to use up your leftover ham.
Monte Cristo Sandwich
Grilled sandwich with ham, turkey and cheese that's dipped in an egg batter and pan fried. Top it with a dusting powdered sugar and jam.
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Chicken cordon bleu is often too difficult to make. Throw it together in casserole form, and you’ve got a winning dish!
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Comforting Casserole with Layers of Chicken, Ham and Cheese with a Creamy, Cheesy White Sauce! Perfect Dinner Casserole!
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Hot Ham And Cheese Sandwiches
Slice up your leftover ham and use it in these amazing ham and cheese sandwiches, made in just your Crock Pot! Easy clean up and absolutely amazing flavor.
Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches
Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwich recipe made in your Crock Pot! Super fast and delicious!
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Ham and cheese stuffed chicken breast
If you’ve got chicken breast sitting in your fridge that need to be used, and leftover ham, this is the recipe for you! Use them both together in one amazing dinner recipe.
Ham and Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breast
Tender chicken breast stuffed with ham & cheese then covered in a lemon butter sauce for a quick, easy dinner recipe!
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Scalloped potatoes with ham and cheese
This is one of the ultimate comfort food leftover ham recipes! So cheesy, warm, and flavorful.
Scalloped Potatoes with Ham & Cheese
Scalloped Potatoes with Ham & Cheese ~ Delicious, Homemade Scalloped Potatoes Layered with Ham & Cheese! The Perfect Comfort Food Dinner!
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You can make these super easy sandwiches ahead of time and then pop them into the oven when you’re ready!
Ham, Cheese & Poppyseed Sandwiches
Quick and Easy Sandwich to Satisfy Everyone!
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Crockpot scalloped potatoes and ham
If you need a hearty dinner to cook in the crock pot, look no further than this recipe! It’s so easy and would be a great use of any leftover ham that you need to use.
Crock Pot Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
Creamy, easy and delicious scalloped potatoes cooked in a slow cooker!
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Stromboli
If your kids are begging for pizza, maybe you can meet in the middle and make homemade stromboli? That way, you get to use up your leftover ham, but they get the tasty Italian food they’re just dying to have!
Easy Stromboli
Pizza dough topped with ham, pepperoni, cheese and rolled up. Bake it and then slice and dunk in marinara sauce.
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Macaroni Salad
Macaroni salad is a great side dish to have at any cookout, dinner, or potluck. Plus, it’s really easy to make!
Macaroni Salad
Quick and easy pasta salad that is always a hit at parties, potlucks and BBQs. Tons of flavor from the pasta, peas, ham, cheese and seasonings!
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Skillet
This yummy pasta recipe is a breeze to make. The whole family will swoon over this easy, creamy, and filling chicken cordon bleu skillet.
Chicken Cordon Bleu Skillet Noodles
Chicken Cordon Bleu Skillet Noodles ~ Easy Dinner Recipe Loaded with Chicken, Ham, Egg Noodles and Cheese! A Recipe the Entire Family Will Love!
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Calzone
Here’s another idea to change things up on pizza night! Use your leftover ham to make a delicious calzone.
Calzone
Pizza dough stuffed with pizza toppings, cheese and sauce make these a delicious dinner!
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