26 Leftover Ham Recipes You Need To Try

Not sure what to do with the cooked ham in your fridge from a holiday dinner? Give these leftover ham recipes a try! Savory, delicious and ultra-simple ideas to use up leftovers in the fridge.

Instead of dreading or passing off the leftover ham from Easter, Christmas or a big dinner, save some for yourself and try one of these leftover ham recipes. Each one offers a whole new fresh spin so you won’t get stuck in a ham rut.

These recipes all contain minimal ingredients and require little effort in the kitchen making them perfect for the busy days after a big get-together.

Which Ham Is Best?

Any ham that you have left over will do for the easy leftover ham recipes below. In fact, even cooking up some ham steaks will work.

However, if your ham had a sweet glaze on it when cooked, that flavor will come through in these recipes with leftover ham. For glazed ham, try to use recipes in which a sweeter taste profile would compliment the recipe such as waffles, pizza or a casserole.

Make sure to save the ham bone too. Keep a little meat on it and use it to flavor a bean soup recipe. Ham bones can be frozen in an air-tight bag for up to a few months so don’t feel rushed into having to use it.

Can I Freeze Leftover Ham?

Let the ham cool fully before storing it. Once cooled, place it into a freezer-safe bag or container and into the freezer. It will stay fresh for up to two months. If possible, slice or dice the ham first before you freeze it to make it easier to use when it thaws.