32 Easy Leftover Ham Recipes to Give Your Christmas Dinner a Second Life
Sandwiches, casseroles, soups, the list goes on.
Christmas ham is a must at any holiday table. But since you can never guarantee how many slices each person will eat — or even, how many people will show up to begin with — it's hard to know exactly how much ham to buy, leaving you more than enough ham to go 'round. Even if you try to send some ham home with your Christmas dinner guests as a parting gift, chances are, you''ll still have more leftovers than you know what to do with.
Savor your hard work (er, we mean home-cooked ham) long after the festivities wrap with any of these leftover ham recipes. Instead of settling for a plate full of the same old thing, go with cheesy casseroles, make-ahead egg bakes, Christmas-worthy starters and creamy pasta dishes, all of which stretch out your holiday meal long after Santa leaves town. And if you really want to keep the Christmas magic alive for one more day, whip up any of these crowd-pleasing breakfast recipes, like loaded biscuit sandwiches or an everything-in-your-fridge quiche, to give your entire household one last bite of festive flavor.
Creamy Fettuccine With Leeks and Ham
Toss pasta, peas and ham in a cheesy sauce — and you'll have a delicious dinner on the table in 25 minutes flat.
Make-Ahead Quiche
Add spinach and ham to this quiche recipe and call it a day — or toss in any other veggies and cheeses that you have on hand for extra flavor.
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Make-Ahead Egg and Cheese Sandwich
Prepare a bunch of these microwaveable sammies right after you finish your ham dinner, so everyone has something to munch on the morning after.
Spring Pea Carbonara
This recipe actually calls for bits of bacon, but we think leftover smoked ham will also work quite nicely.
Green Eggs and Ham Sandwiches
The popular TikTok trend, but party-ready. Layer pesto eggs, greens and ham slices on a buttery croissant for a grab-and-go bite.
Croissant Bread Pudding Ham Cups
Instead of using deli ham, thinly slice your leftovers and incorporate them into this brunch-worthy recipe.
Ham, Cheddar and Red Onion Bread Pudding
Crispy bread studded with cheese and leftover ham makes for the ultimate make-ahead breakfast or dinner.
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Ham and Cheese Oven Sliders
These aren't your usual sammies. Upgrade plain potato buns by sprinkling poppy seeds and dried onion flakes on them.
Ham and Cheese Casserole
Nothing beats a lazy Sunday morning, so prep this cheesy bake the night before and then pop it the oven for a quick brunch.
White Pizza With Brussels Sprouts and Ham
Baked on a sheet pan, this homemade pie puffs up perfectly each and every time. Let your dough come to room temperature for easier shaping. (Elaborate tossing not required.)
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Spinach and Ham Egg Bakes
The flavor combinations are endless: Mix in spinach, ham, cheese and any other veggies of your choosing for a flavor-packed breakfast.
Ham-and-Leek Baked Gnocchi
Give this cheesy gnocchi dish a salty bite by adding finely chopped ham instead of sausage or chicken.
Pineapple and Ham Fried Rice
Pro tip: Cook and cool the rice beforehand. Chilling the grains in the fridge before adding them to the skillet keeps them from sticking together.
Skillet Turkey and Ham Pot Pie
This cozy dinner can be on the table in 30 minutes, and is ideal if your house is full of guests.
Egg and Ham Pizza
Pizza for breakfast? Count us in! Toss all of your favorite omelet ingredients — including the egg! — on top of this pie.
Country Ham French Toast
Talk about the ultimate two-in-one breakfast: Lay a piece of ham on one side of the French toast right before you stick it on the griddle.
Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
Like ham and cheese croissants, but fit for the festivities.
Pimiento Cheese and Ham Scramble
Liven up an otherwise basic batch of scrambled eggs with a mix of spicy and smoky flavors, thanks to the pimiento cheese and smoked ham.
Vegetable, Ham and Goat Cheese Frittata
The morning-after crowd can feast on this baked frittata, featuring the season's best veggies.
Pizza Cubano
The classic sandwich gets a makeover — and this time, it's something the whole family will enjoy making and eating.
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