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Our 5 BEST Leftover Ham Recipes

October 9, 2020
The first rule of any holiday meal is: There Will Be Leftovers! Whether it's Christmas or Easter or many holiday brunches in-between, a big, gorgeous roast ham sits centerstage. But what are we going to do with all the leftovers? Here are our 5 BEST Leftover Ham Recipes that will have it gone in no time! We've got recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with everything from a cozy soup to an indulgent breakfast casserole. #leftoverham #leftoverhamrecipes #ham #hamrecipes
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An overhead image of a person slicing a ham that is sitting on a red and white checkered tablecloth.

The first rule of any holiday meal is: There Will Be Leftovers!

Whether it’s Christmas or Easter or the many holiday brunches in-between, a big, gorgeous roast ham sits centerstage. But what are we going to do with all the leftovers?

Here are our 5 BEST Leftover Ham Recipes that will have it gone in no time!

We’ve got recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with everything from a cozy soup to an indulgent breakfast casserole.

Pick one to try out this week and let me know how you liked it in the comments below.

An overhead image of a person slicing a ham that is sitting on a red and white checkered tablecloth.

what to do with leftover ham?

First things first, what’s the best way to keep leftover baked ham and other cooked meats from going bad?

My simple rule is, if you don’t plan on using it within 3-4 days—Freeze It!

I like to slice the ham off the bone (if there is one), and divide it into 1-pound portions.

Weigh each portion out using a kitchen scale, then place in a resealable freezer bag, label it (ie. “Ham, 1 pound”) and freeze it for later.

I freeze the bone too. It makes incredible stock or soup. The ham and the bone will keep in the freezer for up to 6 months.

healthy leftover ham recipes

Now let’s get to the good stuff: how to use leftover ham!

An overhead image of a bowl of split pea soup sitting on a wood table with a glass of wine next to it.

make split pea soup for dinner!

When the weather gets chilly I make sure my pantry is stocked with the ingredients to make this hearty, comforting Split Pea and Ham soup.

Another idea: Swap out the chorizo for ham in this Pinto Bean and Potato Minestrone.


An overhead image of a torta de jamon breakfast casserole with one piece missing sitting on a white table cloth.

leftover ham casserole

I love this Torta de Jamón Breakfast Casserole because it’s like two celebrations in one!

Use your leftover ham from one holiday dinner to make a delicious breakfast casserole for your next big family brunch.

PS: Use ham instead of sausage to make these Freezer-Friendly Breakfast Burritos.


An image of leftover ham recipes using the ham to make pasta salad. This is a close up shot of pasta salad with broccoli.

whip up a big bowl of pasta salad

Also known as a lunchtime lifesaver! If you have a batch of this Ham and Broccoli Pasta Salad with Creamy Yogurt-Rosemary Dressing you’ll be set all week.

A different cozy classic: Add chopped ham to this Green Chile Mac and Cheese recipe.


An image of a leftover ham recipe using it to make bruschetta with the ham on toast and a fried egg on top. The bruschetta is cut in two.

stack up the ultimate breakfast bruschetta

You know you want to, especially when it’s this Roasted Tomato and Mushroom Bruschetta with ham, and fried eggs on top. This is what weekend dreams are made of!

Also ridiculously good: Brush ham slices with tequila and brown sugar like I did in this bacon recipe.


A pink, oval platter with a stuffed tomato on it as well as a stainless steel serving spoon and some thyme leaves.

we can never have enough dinner recipes

Especially when they are as beautiful and delish as these Pasta and Ham Stuffed Vegetables. Use whatever vegetables are in season to make this healthy dinner recipe. Tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, and winter squash all work!

One more healthy dinner idea: Substitute leftover ham for the chicken in this Mexican Chopped Salad recipe.


did we use all your ham yet?

There’s enough leftover ham recipes here to use up every last bit! If you try any of them I want to see it! Tag @holajalapeno and #holajalapeno on Instagram so I can see what you made.


In support of this small business, ¡Hola! Jalapeño earns revenue in a few different ways. Several sponsored posts are published each month. I also earn an affiliate commission on the sales of products I link to— there are a few of those links in this post. I only feature items I genuinely love and personally use on a regular basis. This commission is an arrangement between the retailer and ¡Hola! Jalapeño (readers never pay more for products). This income allows me to run the site. Thank you for reading!

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