10+ Recipes for Leftover Ham
Christmas has come and gone, and we know you have leftover ham in that fridge. Don't let it go to waste! Make something totally delicious instead.
Check out some of our favorite ways to use up leftover ham, from savory breakfast dishes to pasta and of course, sandwiches.
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Spinach, Ham and Gruyere Strata
Egg strata makes a great addition to any brunch spread. With pieces of bread in the mixture, it’s a heartier version of a frittata or quiche and easily adapted to whatever ingredients you have on hand.
Ingredients
5 packed cups baby spinach
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups chopped Canadian bacon (about 7 1/2 ounces)
4 cups cubed bread (about 12 slices)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups grated Gruyere cheese, divided
5 eggs
1 1/2 cups milk
Preparation
Preheat oven to 400⁰F and grease an 9 x 5 inch baking dish.
Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the shallot and cook for 2 minutes until softened. Add the spinach and cook for 1-2 additional minutes until wilted. Remove from heat and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Add the Canadian bacon, bread, salt, pepper and 1/2 cup of the grated Gruyere to the bowl. Mix together and transfer to the greased baking dish.
In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together. Add the remaining Gruyere and stir to combine. Pour the mixture evenly on top of the mixture in the baking dish.
Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes until golden brown on top and bubbling.
Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
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Monte Cristo Sandwich
The easiest way to use leftover ham? Slap it on a sandwich!
In this simple, yet delicious Monte Cristo, leftover slices of ham are paired with mustard, mayo, and gruyere cheese before being dunked in an egg wash and grilled up to a crispy, buttery perfection.
Take this sammy to the next level with a slather of Kelly’s Jalapeño Jelly - available in our Cheese Department!
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Ham Breakfast Hash
Christmas dinner feast —> tomorrow’s breakfast hash!
Shredded potatoes, bell peppers, and onions are paired with leftover ham and browned up until nice and crispy for an easy-breezy breakfast.
Eggs are cracked into wells in the hash and cooked to your liking to bring the whole meal together. Delish!
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Split Pea Soup with Ham
Calling for just 7 main ingredients, this split pea soup is an easy way to use up the last of your leftover ham.
Onions and garlic are sauteed before being combined with broth, ham, lentils, bacon, peas, thyme, and bay leaves to create a warm and cozy soup packed with flavor.
Serve it with a slice of Co-op Rustic Sourdough bread for dipping!
Keto Ham & Cheese Hot Pockets
Keto-friendly and made with specialty ingredients that you can find at the Co-op, these ham and cheese “‘hot pockets” are great on the go and are a fun way to repurpose your leftover ham.
The dough is made out of almond flour, oat fiber, xanthan gum, mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, and eggs. The filling features mayo, mustard, mozzarella, provolone, ham, and egg.
Crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, these pizza pockets can be finished with a sprinkle of everything seasoning or pizza herbs to bring it all together.
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Ham & Cheese Drop Biscuits
When you’re in the mood for biscuits but aren’t in the mood for the process of making biscuits, try this drop biscuit recipe!
Flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder are mixed to create a base for the biscuits, before cold butter is cut in with a fork and combined until it’s the size of peas. Ham and cheese are added, along with a bit of milk until the dough is sticky enough to be dropped with a spoon.
The dough is simply dropped with a spoon onto the pan and baked until lightly browned.
Country Ham Carbonara
Traditionally, carbonara is made with guanciale, but here, leftover ham is incorporated for a food-waste-busting take on a classic pasta dish!
Spaghetti is cooked and tossed with a mix of parmesan, eggs, cream, and chunks of leftover ham.
While far from traditional, this recipe is easy to toss up on a weeknight when you want a quick and easy dinner made from leftovers.
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Baked Ham & Cheese Sliders
You’ve likely seen these irresistible ham and cheese sliders at football watch parties or as appetizers at family gatherings. They are also a delicious way to enjoy leftovers!
Sweet rolls, salty ham, gooey cheese, and a buttery topping come together to create a simple, but crowd-pleasing appetizer that will be devoured in no time!
More Leftover Ham Recipes
Collard Greens Soup With Beans and Ham from Butter Be Ready
Leftover Ham Cobb Salad from Damn Delicious
Quiche Lorraine from The Modern Proper
Leftover Ham and Cheese Breakfast Muffins from Jo Cooks