9 Creative Recipes that use Leftover Ham

Have leftover ham? Here are the best leftover ham recipes, from pizza to soup!

The holidays are here, and I hope that means you’re planning to make a ham! I absolutely love making hams for the holidays because they are so easy to make. You just pop them in the oven at 275 degrees for about 10 minutes per pound, then brush a glaze on. One of my favorite ham recipes is this Cherry Smoked Ham with Bourbon Mustard Glaze.

We also love to to smoke ham. Seriously, it’s amazing!

Leftover ham recipes don’t have to just be sandwiches, although that’s delicious and easy! I’ve put together my favorite leftover ham recipes. From pizza to frittatas and soup like my Old Fashioned Ham and Cabbage Soup you won’t get bored if you use these recipes to use up this year’s leftover ham! 

Here are my favorite leftover ham recipes in no particular order…

Ham and Spinach Frittata by Spoonful of Flavor 

Frittatas are the perfect one pan breakfast meal. This one is packed with leftover ham!

Leftover Ham and Potato Soup by Flavor Mosaic

Leftover Ham and Potato Soup is an easy and delicious way to use up leftover ham and potatoes to make a creamy, comforting fall or winter soup.

BBQ Hawaiian Pizza by Nutmeg Nanny

This bbq Hawaiian pizza is the perfect use for all that leftover ham. Tangy bbq sauce topped with melted cheese, red onions, pineapple and ham. You’ll love how easy this is to throw together PLUS it’s ready in just 25 minutes!

Ham and Cheese Waffles by Chocolate Moosey 

Need a little help in the mornings? Ham and Cheese Waffles can be made and frozen ahead of time, making them ready for breakfast in minutes. Ideal to serve for breakfast, brunch, and brinner.

Ham and Cheese Tortellini by Dinner, Dishes and Desserts

Ham & Cheese Tortellini – use that leftover ham to make this easy creamy tortellini dinner in 20 minutes!  Great one pan meal any night of the week!

Ham Cheddar Cranberry Melt by Nutmeg Nanny

This simple ham cheddar cranberry melt sandwich is the perfect way to use up leftover Christmas ham. A perfect balance of sweet, salty and cheesy.

French Bread Ham Breakfast Strata by Cotter Crunch

A Gluten Free French Bread Ham Breakfast Strata recipe that’s easy-to-follow and will please everyone! Yes, it does exist! A Breakfast Casserole you can make ahead or bake in 30 minutes.

Ham Salad Sandwich by Noshing with the Nolands 

This ham salad can be served up on crackers as a spread or on a sandwich, either way it will be gobbled down.

Ham and Brie Crostini by Smithfield 

Smithfield has several wonderful recipes that use their leftover ham. You can find them here.