Got leftover ham? We’ve got you covered. Stretch your budget and keep your families full long after the tinsel has been tossed. We’ve got 6 finger-licking leftover ham recipes and ideas that your whole family will love!
These ideas were sponsored by Dietz and Watson
What to Do with Leftover Ham? 6 Finger-Licking Recipes Your Family Will Love
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Baked Ham and Cheese Dip
…Because the party doesn’t stop once the holidays are over. Family’s still here, and we’re all still hungry. Whip up a batch of this hot ham and cheese dip, spiced up just right with a pinch of cayenne pepper, and you’ve got one crowd pleasing dip to much on during the College Bowl games. Get the recipe from Bev Cooks at Tablespoon.
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Ham, Gruyere, and Spinach Strata
It was dinner. Now it’s breakfast. Bread, eggs, cream, cheese, veggies, spices, and of course, ham, all come together for a luxurious post-holiday brunch/breakfast dish that can feed a crowd. Bonus? The strata needs to set up overnight, so you can prep it before you go to bed and just pop it in the oven before brunch-time. Get the recipe at My Recipes.
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Split Pea Soup with Ham
Don’t toss that ham bone! The bone, and any meat that is left on it, imparts amazing flavor to a week-after soup. Dinner: a Love Story’s split pea soup with ham is one of our favorites.
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Ham, Scallion, and Cheddar Muffins
Another savory breakfast treat: bake up a batch of these and send your family and friends off in the morning with delicious treats they can take on the drive or fly home with them. Light and savory, they’re hearty without being heavy—perfect for the day-after indulging. Get the recipe at A Beautiful Bite.
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Pineapple Fried Rice with Ham
Spice it up with an Asian flare, and your family will hardly notice that they’re munching on leftovers. Ham, peas, pineapple, ham, rice, and spices come together for a quick post-holiday weeknight dish. This crowd pleaser is via food.com. Get the recipe.
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Ham and Rigatoni Casserole
Are we sensing a theme here? Any dishes we can prep ahead of time and bake when it’s time to eat are tops on our post-holiday eats list. Take that leftover ham, a few hearty ingredients, toss it with pasta, and bake for 20 minutes. Buon Appetito! Get the recipe at What2Cook.
