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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    21 Easy Creative Leftover Ham Recipes

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on April 22, 2025, updated April 22, 2025 - Leave a Comment

    Leftover ham can be a real treasure in the kitchen, offering a variety of ways to create delicious meals without much fuss. From hearty casseroles to savory soups, there are plenty of easy recipes that make the most of this versatile ingredient. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch or a comforting dinner, these 21 creative ideas will help you turn that leftover ham into something special.

    Ham and Swiss Quiche

    Ham and Swiss Quiche.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    This quiche is simple to make and great for any meal of the day. With a flaky crust, creamy eggs, ham, and mild Swiss cheese, it’s sure to be a hit.

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    Ham and Potato Casserole

    Ham and Potato Casserole.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    This casserole is the ultimate comfort food with all the right ingredients. It’s packed with carbs, cheese, and delicious ham, making it a dish you'll want to enjoy often.

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    Croque Madame Casserole

    Croque Madame Ham and Cheese Breakfast Bake
    Photo Credit: Inquiring Chef.

    This casserole takes a classic French dish and turns it into an easy meal that everyone will enjoy. With rich gruyere cheese and deli ham, plus ready-made biscuits, it’s a simple way to use up leftover ham.

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    Baked Ham Penne Pasta

    Baked Ham Penne Pasta.
    Photo credit: Miss in the Kitchen.

    Baked Ham Penne Pasta is a go-to dish that everyone loves. This hearty meal combines penne pasta, tasty ham, and a creamy garlic cheese sauce, making it a great way to use up leftover ham.

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    Ham Fried Rice

    Ham Fried Rice.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    This Ham Fried Rice is a quick and tasty meal that everyone in the family will enjoy. It's a simple way to use up leftover ham and goes well with many other dishes.

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    Slow Cooker Potato Soup With Ham

    Potato soup with ham.
    Photo Credit: Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen.

    Cheesy Slow Cooker Potato Soup with ham is a dish that everyone in the family will enjoy. Pair it with some crusty bread for a cozy and satisfying meal.

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    Teriyaki Ham Stir-Fry

    A bowl of stir fried rice with leftover ham.
    Photo Credit: Feast for a Fraction.

    This stir-fry is a great way to use leftover ham. Just chop it up, throw in some affordable ingredients, and you can have a tasty dinner ready in under 15 minutes for less than a dollar per serving.

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    Ham & Cheese Scones

    Ham & Cheese Scones.
    Photo credit: FODMAP Everyday.

    Savory scones are a delicious treat that combine leftover ham with sharp cheddar cheese. They are rich and flaky, perfect for a quick snack or a tasty addition to any meal.

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    Ham Pasta

    Ham Pasta.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    Ham Pasta is an easy and tasty dish that brings comfort to your table. It's a perfect way to use leftover ham, and it also keeps well for later.

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    Hash Brown Ham Casserole

    Hash Brown Casserole with Ham
    Photo Credit: 2 Cookin Mamas.

    This casserole is a simple and tasty dish that works well for breakfast or dinner. It features a layer of crispy hashbrowns topped with ham, lots of cheese, and creamy eggs.

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    Ham and Potato Soup

    Ham and Potato Soup.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    Ham and Potato Soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. It combines soft potatoes, fresh veggies, and a creamy, flavorful broth for a comforting meal.

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    Ham and Cheese Breakfast Crepes

    Ham and Cheese Breakfast Crepes.
    Photo credit: Erica's Recipes.

    Ham and Cheese Breakfast Crepes are soft crepes filled with ham, potatoes, eggs, and Gruyère cheese, all topped with a creamy white wine béchamel sauce. These delicious crepes are perfect for breakfast or brunch, and you can prepare the sauce and crepes ahead of time to save some effort.

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    Ham and Beans

    Ham and Beans.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    Ham and Beans is a simple and filling dish that makes great use of leftover ham and vegetables. It's a perfect meal for when you want something hearty without putting in a lot of effort.

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    Ham and Asparagus Strata

    Ham and Asparagus Strata.
    Photo Credit: Valerie's Kitchen.

    Ham and Asparagus Strata is a simple breakfast casserole that you can prepare in advance for a relaxed brunch. It combines cubed bread, ham, sautéed veggies, eggs, milk, and cheese, and just needs to chill overnight before baking.

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    Creamy Leek, Ham & Potato Soup

    Creamy Leek, Ham & Potato Soup.
    Photo Credit: The Family Food Kitchen.

    This creamy soup is simple to prepare and really tasty. It's comforting and loaded with vegetables, ready to serve in about 30 minutes.

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    Ham Bone Soup

    Ham Bone Soup.
    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud.

    Leftover ham and ham bones can be transformed into a warm and filling soup that's great for a cozy night in. This soup is a satisfying meal that uses up what you already have.

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    Split Pea Soup With Ham

    Split Pea Soup With Ham.
    Photo credit: What a Girl Eats.

    Split pea soup with ham is a hearty meal that's simple to make. It's a great way to use up leftover ham and can be ready in less than 45 minutes.

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    Ham and Cheese Pinwheels

    Ham and Cheese Pinwheels.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    Baked ham and cheese pinwheels are a great option for a party or a quick weeknight dinner. This dish uses leftover ham and puff pastry to create a tasty appetizer, lunch, or dinner.

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    Cheesy Ham and Egg Breakfast Casserole

    Cheesy Ham and Egg Breakfast Casserole.
    Photo credit: Practically Homemade.

    This Cheesy Ham and Egg Breakfast Casserole is a simple way to use leftover ham. It's delicious and can be ready in under an hour.

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    One Pot Ham and Potato Soup

    One pot ham and potato soup.
    Photo Credit: Midwest Foodie.

    This dish is packed with soft potatoes, diced ham, and a variety of vegetables in a creamy broth filled with herbs. It's a great choice for a cozy dinner on a busy weeknight.

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    Leftover Egg, Ham and Potato Casserole

    Leftover Egg, Ham and Potato Casserole.
    Photo credit: Hearth & Vine.

    This leftover egg, ham, and potato casserole is a cozy dish that’s easy to prepare. It’s a classic Hungarian recipe known as Rakott Krumpli, perfect for using up leftover ham.

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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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