50 Best Leftover Ham Recipes

Wondering what to do with your leftover ham? We've got 50 delish ideas.

Leftover ham recipes will help you use up all of your holiday leftovers while making lunch and dinner prep fast and easy for the week. Of course there's the classic ham salad, but you can also stir leftover ham into soup, mix it in with eggs, add it to pasta and there's so much more you can do. Start your search right here with 50 leftover ham recipes.

Let's be honest, holidays can sometimes be so crazy that it can be really tempting to just go out to eat. But then you won't have leftovers. And everyone knows the best part of holiday meals is the leftovers. Maybe the day after you enjoy your glazed ham want to relive the holiday meal as you enjoyed it, but then it's fun and delicious to get creative.

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How long is leftover ham good for?

Cooked ham will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days. If you are not going to use it up before then, leftover ham does freeze well. Be sure to wrap it tightly in plastic wrap before placing it in a plastic freezer storage bag or covering it again in a layer of heavy-duty aluminum foil. For best quality, you'll want to eat it within 3-4 months, but it is safe to eat for even longer as long as it has been kept frozen.

So whether you need to use it up right away or you freeze it for later, you still need ideas to repurpose that ham!

What to do with leftover ham

Soups: From split pea to ham and beans and more, there are many traditional soups that feature ham.
Pasta: Pasta dishes, especially those with a creamy or cheesy sauce, lend themselves to the addition of ham for a delicious salty flavor.
Eggs: Ham and eggs are a classic combo, so be sure to add it to your quiches, scrambles, egg muffins, and breakfast casseroles.
Sandwiches: Whether you add slices to a grilled cheese, stuff it into sliders, or make ham salad, there isn't much better than a good ham sandwich.

While these may be some of the most common recipes for leftover ham, you'll find many more creative ideas in this collection. With 50 recipes, whether it's Christmas or Easter, you'll know what to do with leftover ham!

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