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These leftover ham recipes are perfect for the days after Christmas. They are easy meals your family will love.
Have extra ham in the fridge? These leftover ham recipes are easy, comforting, and turn what’s left from your holiday meal into something brand new.
After all the holiday cooking, these ideas bring new life to leftovers with very little effort. They’re exactly what you need to ease back into regular meals without stress.
1. Monte Cristo Sandwich
Monte Cristo Sandwich layers leftover ham with melty cheese and a crisp French toast-style crust. Serve it with jam or powdered sugar for a rich, sweet-savory twist.
2. Baked Potato Soup
Baked Potato Soup is rich and creamy, and you can sub ham for bacon to make it extra hearty. Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, and green onions.
3. Charro Beans
Charro Beans swap bacon for leftover ham in a smoky, simmered mix of pinto beans, tomatoes, and spices – a flavorful way to stretch holiday leftovers.
4. Ham Bone Soup
Ham Bone Soup simmers the leftover bone with veggies and beans for deep, savory flavor. Great for a cozy meal and zero waste.
5. Croque Monsieur
Croque Monsieur is a French grilled ham and cheese sandwich with creamy béchamel and crispy golden bread. It’s an easy, indulgent upgrade.
6. Croque Madame
Simple and elegant Croque Madame recipe made with ham, gruyere, parmesan cheese, a layer of béchamel sauce, and topped with a fried egg. It's the most sophisticated ham and cheese sandwich around.
7. Empanadas
These Empanadas are baked or air-fried pockets filled with chopped ham and melty cheese. They are a fun, portable way to use leftovers.
8. Stromboli
This Stromboli recipe has layers of ham, mozzarella, pepperoni, provolone, and salami, and is like one big, delicious, rolled-up pizza!
9. Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches
Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches layer ham, egg, and cheese on English muffins. Make a batch and store them in the freezer for quick mornings.
10. Cuban Sandwich
Cuban Sandwiches stack ham with pork, pickles, mustard, and Swiss cheese on crusty bread.
11. Ham Fried Rice
Ham Fried Rice is a 20-minute meal that sautés ham with veggies, eggs, and leftover rice. It's fast, flexible, and family-friendly.
12. Potatoes au Gratin with Ham
Potatoes Au Gratin was made for ham. Layer the ham with thin potatoes and creamy sauce and bake until bubbly and golden.
13. Ham and Cheese Sliders
Ham and Cheese Sliders are layered on soft rolls and brushed with a buttery mustard glaze. Perfect as a quick dinner. You'll also love our fancy Grilled Ham and Cheese with honey mustard sauce.
14. Italian Pasta Salad
Italian Pasta Salad adds ham to a mix of pasta, veggies, and zesty Italian dressing. It’s light, colorful, and great for lunches.
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