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This collection of easy leftover ham recipes is filled with fresh, delicious ways to turn those extras into meals you'll actually look forward to-everything from cozy soups and quick weeknight dinners to light spring salads, breakfasts, and pasta favorites.
Whether you're cooking the day after Easter or planning meals for the week ahead, these recipes make it simple (and delicious) to use every last bite.
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Leftover Ham Recipes
Here you'll find simple, seasonal ideas for using leftover ham-from lighter spring dishes to comforting classics.
Think quick skillet meals, hearty soups, easy casseroles, and even a few unexpected favorites. There's something here for every day of the week.
And yes… pasta is definitely included.
What to Make with Leftover Ham First
If you're not sure where to begin, here are a few reader-favorite ways to use leftover ham:
Casseroles: Easy, comforting, and great for feeding a family
Breakfast recipes:Quiche, strata, and egg dishes that make mornings simple
Quick dinners: Pasta, soups, and skillet meals ready in 30 minutes
Tip: Dice or slice your ham ahead of time and store in portions-it makes these recipes even quicker to pull together during the week.
How to Reheat Leftover Ham
To keep leftover ham moist and flavorful, reheat it gently:
Preheat the oven to 325°F. Place the ham slices in a shallow baking dish, add about ½ cup broth or water, and cover tightly with foil.
Warm for 20 to 25 minutes, or until heated through. Thinner slices will take less time, while thicker cuts may need a bit longer.
How to Store Leftover Ham
Cooked ham keeps well, making it perfect for meal prep in the days after a holiday.
Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days (the FDA notes it can last up to a week)
Freezer: For longer storage, freeze ham in airtight containers for up to 1 month
Tip: Freeze in small portions so you can easily thaw just what you need for recipes.
Easy Leftover Ham Recipes for the Week After Easter
If you're wondering where to begin, these are some of the most-loved ways to use leftover ham-perfect for the days right after a holiday meal.
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Easy One Pan Asparagus and Ham Casserole
Make the most of leftover ham with this scrumptious Asparagus and Ham Casserole. This one-pan meal features a creamy alfredo sauce and requires no pre-cooking of the pasta.
This simple Ham and Pea Risotto is perfect for quick weeknight meals, utilizing either leftover ham or deli ham, and incorporates a uncommon ingredient that we all on hand. It's a satisfying meal that's easier to make than traditional risotto!
This easy to make Cheddar and Onion Scottish Breakfast Sandwich with Egg, Ham, Spinach and Whole Grain Mustard is a perfect, Highland kind of morning meal.
Make Ahead Easy Vegetable Egg Bake Breakfast Casserole
An easy make-ahead breakfast casserole that works perfectly for holiday mornings -- or weekday mornings for quick, grab-and-go breakfasts! Packed with vegetables, this is always a favorite every time I serve it. Filled with favorite seasonal vegetables, high protein eggs, and either bacon -- or leftover ham!
A quick and simple Roasted Ham and Asparagus Frittata makes a deliciously light dinner or lunch. Or serve it with scones for afternoon tea or brunch. It's a go-to leftover ham recipe!
A simple ham salad recipe elevated to incredible with the addition of a few unique ingredients. And is utterly delicious. Ready in 10 minutes, it's a salad you'll make all season!
Instant Pot 15 Bean Soup with Ham and Thyme is a classic, healthy and hearty soup made quickly and easily in a pressure cooker. Healthy 1-hour comfort food.
Quick breads, familiar favorites to most, become extraordinary when made in the French tradition. Savory Ham and Gruyere Quick Bread is one way of making a delicious and savory cake salé.
Ham and Cheese Strata is the perfect make ahead breakfast casserole for feeding a crowd. It's packed with delicious but simple ingredients everyone loves for brunch. Make it the evening before and it's ready and waiting in the morning.
This Instant Pot Split Pea Soup, made with ham, is a quick and easy method to making this oh-so-yummy bowl of comfort. Perfect all year with simple ingredients, it's ready in about 30 minutes, and is utterly delicious!
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Stephanie Wilson is the founder of 31Daily.com, where she shares seasonal recipes, weekly meal plans, and teatime favorites to help readers gather around the table with joy. A certified private chef, cookbook author, and longtime event planner, she brings over 20 years of experience in catering, food writing, and media production—including network television work as a producer, director, and writer. Her work has been featured by Today.com, The Kitchn, Parade, and more.
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