40 Ham and Leftover Ham Recipes for any occasion (2024)

Do you love a big ham at Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas or other times of the year? We sure do, so I came up with a collection of 40 Ham and Leftover Ham Recipes to share with you. Then do you not know what to do with all the leftovers from a big ham, well I have that covered for you also.

After that delicious sliced ham and cheese sandwich, there are lots of creative recipes for Casseroles, Soups, Salad, Quiche and more. So come on in and indulge in a ham feast and find new ham recipes to help you enjoy one of your favorite dishes!!

Want some freezer tips for the leftover ham, we have that for you too! Enjoy all these ham recipes and more!!

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Ham Recipes

There is almost nothing better than having a variety of ham recipes to serve for dinner. Hams are perfect for Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and everything in between. Not only are ham dishes delicious, but there is always a large supply of leftovers for future meals. There are many ham recipes that can be used to create fantastic and easy ham dishes from your leftover ham.

How to Cook Ham in the Oven

There are many easy ham recipes out there to choose from, each unique. Not only are they delicious, but some are sweet using brown sugar, some are cooked on high heat and others are developed around using a spiral cut ham. No matter how you slice it, ham is delicious when served with side dishes like mac and cheese and scalloped potatoes.

Reisling Peach Glazed Ham by Savory Experiments

Honey Cola Baked Ham by Magnolia Days

Pineapple Bourbon Butter Glazed Ham by Nutmeg Nanny

Tangerine Glazed Ham by Dinners, Dishes and Desserts

Slow Cooker Honey Glazed Ham by Wholefully

Pineapple and Rum Glazed Ham by The Blond Cook

Hoisin Glazed Bone-In Ham by Poet in the Pantry

Sticky Peach Chipotle Glazed Ham by Country Cleaver

What to do with Leftover Thanksgiving Ham

There are a large variety of leftover ham recipes that can be used after a Thanksgiving dinner or any other holiday meal for that matter. Ranging from things like soups and casseroles, to macaroni salad and ham and cheese quiche, there are so many applications in which your leftover ham can be used.

Ham Casseroles

Using your leftover ham to make delicious casseroles is a fantastic way to make your leftovers better than ever. From breakfast and brunch casseroles to hearty dinner casseroles, leftover ham is the perfect ingredient for any casserole.

Bridge Brunch Casserole by Melanie Makes

Ham & Cheese Breakfast Casserole with Spinach by The Kitchen is My Playground

Bubble Up Ham and Cheese Biscuit Breakfast Casserole by Neighbor Food

Broccoli Ham and Mozzarella Baked with Eggsby Kalyn’s Kitchen

Ham Soups

Soups and stews made with leftover ham are a delicious way to stretch your leftovers out. There are so many different types of soups and stews made with diced ham, some can be made in a slow cooker and others are perfect made stove top.

Ham and Pea Soup by The View From Great Island

Leftover Ham and Potato Soup by Flavor Mosaic

Smoked Ham and Corn Chowder by Tired and Tasty

Slow Cooked Ham and Bean Soup by Culinary Hill

Ham Salads and Quiche

There are a variety of different ham salads that you can make using your leftover ham. Ham and macaroni salad works as a delicious side dish, or ham salad is delicious on top of a bun. The easy ham recipes for quiche are also a delicious way to use up your leftover ham.

Southern Ham Macaroni Salad by Magnolia Days

Ham Salad by The Kitchen is my Playground

Russian Layered Salad by Diethood

Ham and Cheese Hashbrown Quiche by Emily Bites

Ham and Herb Quiche by Chocolate Moosey

Ham Cheese and Potato Quiche by Embellishments

Miscellaneous Ham Recipes

From delicious leftover ham sandwiches to amazing ham and cheese stuffed crepes, there are so many fun ways to use up your leftover ham from your holiday feast.

Fiji Sandwich by Noshing With The Nolands

Egg, Ham and Cheese Stuffed Crepes by Noshing With The Nolands

Ham and Kale Paleo Egg Muffins by Food Faith Fitness

Cheesy Ham and Bacon English Muffins by Julie’s Eats and Treats

Ham, Egg and Green Chile Homemade Frozen Breakfast Burritos by Foxes Love Lemons

3 Ways to Use Up Leftover Ham by Running to The Kitchen

Jalapeno Ham Hash by Boulder Locavore

Can you Freeze Leftover Cooked Ham?

Smoked and cooked hams take center stage on many different holiday dinner tables. If you have leftovers, they can easily be stored in the fridge for up to a week. However, if you find yourself with an abundance of cooked or smoked ham that you know you won’t use up in a week, you can keep it in the freezer. Keep in mind though, freezing cooked ham will slightly alter it’s texture but not enough that you will notice it much. Proper storage will allow you and your family to enjoy delicious leftover ham for weeks or months.

How to Freeze Leftover Cooked Ham

Freezing leftover ham doesn’t have to be complicated. Just make sure you use proper storage techniques when doing so. If you plan on using the leftover ham for certain recipes, portion it up prior to freezing it. You can dice it up for casseroles or soups, slice the entire ham or break it into small chunks. It all depends on how you wish to consume it later.

Once you have portioned your ham, place it into airtight freezer bags. Portion it up and label the bags with the date you put it in the freezer. Place the bags with ham in a larger airtight freezer container to protect it from freezer burn and voila, your leftover ham is stored properly.

There is quite literally a ham recipe for every meal of the day, including side dishes and more. Just make sure if you are freezing your cooked ham, you take the proper precautions to make it easier and avoid freezer burn.