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.
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 can you make 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! PIN THIS COLLECTION OF LEFTOVER HAM RECIPES HERE Get the recipe: Creamy Fusilli With Ham and Peas Get the recipe: Eggs and Ham Fried Rice Get the recipe: Tortellini alla Panna Get the recipe: Ham and Swiss Lasagna Rolls Get the recipe: Tagliatelle with Smoked Ham and Peas Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Creamy Ham and Potato Chowder Get the recipe: Deviled Ham Salad Get the recipe: Hashbrown Breakfast Bake Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Ham & Potato Chowder Get the recipe: Spinach Ham and Cheese Omelet Get the recipe: Ham and Spaghetti Alfredo Get the recipe: Split Pea Soup with Ham Get the recipe: Hawaiian Scrambled Eggs Get the recipe: Broccoli, Ham and Cheese Egg Muffin Cups Get the recipe: Chef’s Salad Lettuce Wraps Get the recipe: Pineapple Ham Cheese Ball Get the recipe: Ham and Cheese Sliders with Pesto Get the recipe: Ham and Cheese Salad Get the recipe: Ham, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Pizza Get the recipe: Grilled Pineapple Ham Kabobs Get the recipe: Crock Pot Ham and Beans Get the recipe: 15 Bean Soup with Ham Get the recipe: Ham Salad Sandwiches Get the recipe: BBQ Hawaiian Pizza Get the recipe: Roasted Cauliflower, Ham and Brie Grilled Cheese Get the recipe: Ham, Asparagus and Goat Cheese Egg Muffin Cups Get the recipe: Old Fashioned Ham Balls Get the recipe: Chicken Cordon Bleu Lasagna Get the recipe: Ham, Blackberry Ricotta, and Mozzarella Grilled Cheese Get the recipe: Ham and Cheese Crustless Quiche Get the recipe: Breakfast Casserole with Ham and Cheese Get the recipe: Cheesy Hot Ham and Broccoli Crescent Pockets Get the recipe: Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole Get the recipe: Creamy Chicken Ham and Asparagus Casserole Get the recipe: Easy Ham and Cheese Roll-Ups Get the recipe: Ham and Cabbage Soup Get the recipe: Ham and Cheese Popovers Get the recipe: Ham and Cheese Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls Get the recipe: Ham and Cheese Soup For Two Get the recipe: Baked Ham Penne Pasta Get the recipe: Hawaiian Chopped Ham Salad Get the recipe: Gluten-Free Ham Broccoli Quiche Get the recipe: Ham and Cheese Hash Brown Waffles Get the recipe: Ham and White Bean Chowder Get the recipe: Truffle Mac and Cheese Get the recipe: Ham and Cheese Breakfast Crepes with Béchamel Get the recipe: Sweet Potato Hash with Ham and Eggs Get the recipe: Ham Casserole with Broccoli and Rice Get the recipe: Caramelized Pineapple, Ham and Cheese Turnovers Get the recipe: Creamy Pasta With Ham and Asparagus
Holiday sides to go with your ham:
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