I think the best leftovers are the ones that help make the next few meals a little easier. So if you’ve got ham left from Easter or another holiday, these 14 leftover ham recipes make it easy to save money, cut down on waste, and get a few filling meals out of what’s already in the fridge! This list includes hearty soups, creamy casseroles, easy breakfast recipes, and simple sides, so you’ve got plenty of ways to keep those leftovers interesting.
Soups and stews are always an easy catch-all for using up leftovers, especially when you want something filling and budget-friendly. These recipes show how a little ham can go a long way once you add pantry staples, beans, potatoes, or a few extra veggies!
Our chunky ham and bean soup turns leftover ham into a hearty dinner in under an hour, and I love that one puréed can of beans thickens the broth without needing any cream.
My ham and potato soup makes leftover ham go further by pairing it with potatoes, fresh veggies, and a rich, creamy broth! Every spoonful is warm, velvety, and extra comforting.
This navy bean soup uses a ham hock in the original recipe, but I think any leftover smoked ham will work great here! It’ll still give you plenty of savory flavor and a hearty pot of soup without buying another cut of meat.
This split pea soup is a thick, veggie-packed pot of comfort that makes enough to feed 6! I promise you’ll love this one, especially if you’re looking for a leftover ham recipe you can freeze for later.
My family loves a good casserole, and these are some of the best recipes to make with leftover ham. They are easy to make AND will fill your belly without costing much at all.
Our ham and potato casserole combines Yukon Gold potatoes, cheddar cheese, garlic, and browned ham in a creamy homemade sauce, and it comes out bubbly and golden in about 50 minutes. The crispy edges and creamy center make this one especially hard to resist!
I’m telling you now, make this ham tetrazzini and watch it disappear FAST! This casserole is made with a creamy from-scratch sauce, spaghetti, mushrooms, peas, and savory ham for a comforting dinner that puts those leftovers to really good use. It’s also one of the cheapest meals in this list, which makes it even easier to love!
I make it my mission to get something green onto my family’s plates at each meal, and these recipes make it almost too easy! With peas, greens, and a little leftover ham, these recipes come together into something so very satisfying.
I already know you’ll love how easy this pasta with peas and ham comes together for a quick weeknight dinner. It’s a simple one-pot pasta with ham, peas, and a light creamy sauce that’s ready in about 25 minutes and does a great job of turning a small amount of leftover ham into a full meal.
My pea salad is made with budget-friendly sweet peas, ham, cheddar, and a creamy dressing, and is a great way to use up leftovers when you don’t feel like cooking another big meal.
Collard greens are a solid side dish to round out just about any dinner. The ham adds a rich & savory flavor as the greens simmer low and slow until tender!
If dinner is already handled, then breakfast might be the next best place to use up leftover ham. These recipes are warm, hearty, and made with simple ingredients that go a long way.
These freezer breakfast burritos are a practical way to turn leftover ham into breakfast for days. I love that you can fill the freezer with them, then reheat one whenever mornings get hectic!
I know pineapple on pizza is a hot debate, but what about pineapple IN a quesadilla?! These Hawaiian ham quesadillas are quick, cheesy, and a fun change for breakfast, with ham, pineapple, cream cheese, and mozzarella in every melty bite.
My family loves this ham & potato frittata for breakfast, but I think it works just as well for an easy breakfast-for-dinner situation too. It’s ready in about 40 minutes and uses very simple budget ingredients (including cooked ham!)
These leftover ham recipes can work as appetizers, snacks, breakfast, or even lunchbox fillers, and each is a delicious way to use up those leftovers!
These ham and cheese sliders layer savory ham and melty Swiss cheese inside sweet Hawaiian rolls, then finish with a buttery seasoned topping that bakes up golden on top and warm and gooey in the middle!
These leftover stuffing muffins are such a fun way to use up more than one holiday leftover at once. I think they’d be great for breakfast or brunch, especially when you want something easy to reheat and serve.
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