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    Don't Toss That Ham! 10 Amazing Recipes to Bring Your Leftover Ham Back to Life

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on April 10, 2023, updated April 6, 2023 - Leave a Comment

    If you have leftover ham after Easter, don't let it go to waste! There are many delicious ways to use it up, from soups and curries to casseroles and frittatas. Check out these 10 great ideas for inspiration! All quick and easy to make, of course.

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    Ham & Cheese Pinwheels

    Ham and cheese pinwheels.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    These baked ham and cheese pinwheels are perfect to make with your leftover ham, and grab for speedy weeknight meals during the week.

    Get the recipe from Sustainable Cooks

    Ham Pasta

    A bowl of ham pasta.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    This ham pasta is a simple meal that is delicious homemade comfort food. It's a great way to use leftover ham, all made in one pan, and makes incredible leftovers.

    Get the recipe from Sustainable Cooks

    Ham And Swiss Quiche

    A slice of ham quiche.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    You'll love the flaky crust and creamy eggs combined with leftover ham and sweet and mild Swiss cheese.

    Get the recipe from Sustainable Cooks

    Rustic Ham & Bean Soup

    Two bowls of white bean and ham soup.
    Photo credit: The Gourmet Bon Vivant.

    This white bean and ham soup is so flavorful and comforting, and yet somehow tastes light at the same time? Maybe it's the white beans and the kale that balance out the richness of the ham? Whatever it is - it's delicious.

    Get the recipe from The Gourmet Bon Vivant

    Ham & Cheese Strata

    A dish filled with ham and cheese strata.
    Photo credit: FODMAP Everyday.

    This is a the perfect way to use up leftover ham, bread and eggs all in one go. Delicious for breakfast, lunch or dinner - you choose!

    Get the recipe from FODMAP Everyday

    Mini Frittatas With Ham & Broccoli

    A mini frittata.
    Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

    These single serving frittatas are perfect for busy mornings the coming week. And the best part? It's made with five simple ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen!

    Get the recipe from Little Bit Recipes

    Butternut Squash & Ham Curry

    Butternut squash and ham curry.
    Photo credit: Pups with Chopsticks.

    A very simple and easy one-pot butternut squash curry made with coconut milk, Thai red curry paste, and leftover ham or turkey.

    Get the recipe from Pups with Chopsticks

    Navy Bean & Ham Soup

    Navy bean and ham soup.
    Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

    Enjoy the classic comfort of navy bean and ham soup! This hearty dish is filled with savory, smoky flavor and is sure to warm you up on a cold day.

    Get the recipe from Little Bit Recipes

    Ham & Cheese Savory Bread Pudding

    A dish filled with savory bread pudding.
    Photo credit: FODMAP Everyday.

    A savory bread pudding that will help you use of lots of the leftovers from Easter! And makes for a great lunch for the whole week...

    Get the recipe from FODMAP Everyday

    Mini Ham Quiches

    Mini quiches on a plate.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    Muffin tin quiche are so simple to make and are always a hit! A great breakfast to go for the whole week.

    Get the recipe from Sustainable Cooks

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has more than 20 years of experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN  and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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