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    Ham-tastic: 15 Easy Ideas for Repurposing Leftover Easter Ham

    Modified: Jul 11, 2024 · Published: Mar 30, 2024 by Sharon Rigsby · Leave a Comment

    Pinterest pin with leftover ham quiche, salad and two casseroles.

    Are you wondering what to do with all of your leftover Easter ham? Check out my post, Ham-Tastic: 15 Delicious Ideas for Repurposing Leftover Ham, a collection of quick and easy recipes. 

    This year, why not get creative in the kitchen rather than wasting or relegating your leftover ham to sandwiches? From hearty soups to satisfying casseroles, I’ve compiled a collection of easy recipes to transform your Easter ham leftovers into tasty delights you’ll crave year-round.

    1
    Au gratin potatoes and ham in a white baking dish.
    Ham and Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe
    Easy Au Gratin Potatoes and Ham Recipe is a classic entrée, full of cheesy potato goodness and ham. Not only is it comfort food at its finest, but it also solves the age-old question of what to do with leftover holiday ham.
    Check out this recipe
    2
    A crustless ham and cheese quiche in a white pie plate.
    Easy Crustless Ham and Cheese Quiche
    My foolproof and flavorful, low-carb, Crustless Ham and Cheese Quiche is full of silky egg custard, melted cheddar cheese, and chunks of sweet and savory ham. This crustless quiche recipe is so easy that anyone, even beginner cooks or kids, can make it. 
    Check out this recipe
    3
    Fettuccine Alfredo with Broccoli and Canadian Bacon in a skillet.
    Easy Fettuccine Alfredo with Broccoli
    If you like Fettuccine Alfredo, you will love Easy Fettuccine Alfredo with Broccoli and Ham! It’s an easy dinner recipe, the ultimate comfort food, and you can have it on the table in 15 minutes.
    Check out this recipe
    4
    A blue bowl full of deviled ham and crackers below it.
    Devilishly Delicious Deviled Ham Recipe
    When life gives you leftover ham, why not make devilishly delicious, deviled ham! Deviled Ham is a versatile spicy ham spread which never goes out of style. 
    Check out this recipe
    5
    Black-Eyed Pea soup in a white bowl.
    Black-Eyed Pea Soup Recipe
    Black-Eyed Pea Soup, full of carrots, celery, onions, and collard greens, is the epitome of a lucky New Year's Day dish. With black-eyed peas for luck and greens, which symbolize money, you can't go wrong with this nutritious and delicious soup to welcome in the new year. 
    Check out this recipe
    6
    A glass trifle dish with a layered cornbread salad.
    Cornbread Salad Recipe
    Easy Southern Cornbread Salad is layer after layer of pure old-fashioned goodness with chunks of cornbread surrounded by romaine lettuce, fresh tomatoes, ham, bell pepper, onion, celery, and, of course, shredded cheese.
    Check out this recipe
    7
    Split Pea Soup with Ham
    Split Pea Soup with Ham
    Split pea soup with ham is perfect for lunch or a light dinner. This creamy and delicious soup made with green split peas, flavorful broth, and smoky ham
    Check out this recipe
    8
    Farfalle with Peas, Ham and Cream
    Farfalle with Peas, Ham and Cream
    Farfalle pasta with peas, ham and cream is a simple Italian dish that is a great balance between the sweetness of the peas and the saltiness of the ham.
    Check out this recipe
    9
    Cheesy Ham Tetrazzini
    Cheesy Ham Tetrazzini
    Cheesy Ham Tetrazzini is comfort food at its best & certain to become a family favorite. It’s easy, cheesy, creamy and absolutely delicious.
    Check out this recipe
    10
    Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup with Ham
    Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup with Ham
    Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup with Ham is the perfect way to make black bean soup. My tips are guaranteed to get you tender beans every time!
    Check out this recipe
    11
    Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich
    Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich
    Make this Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich with your dinner ham leftovers or use deli ham. Either way, it’s delicious!
    Check out this recipe
    12
    Ham Fried Rice
    Ham Fried Rice
    An easy to make ham fried rice is a delicious way to use up leftover ham, rice and veggies. This dish cooks up in just 10 minutes!
    Check out this recipe
    13
    Easy Stuffed Ham and Cheese Biscuits
    Easy Stuffed Ham and Cheese Biscuits
    Stuffed Ham and Cheese Biscuits are a delicious appetizer! Flaky biscuits are stuffed with ham and cheese filling and drenched with butter for a savory bite. Cook in the air fryer in 15 minutes!
    Check out this recipe
    14
    Ham Cheese and Broccoli Pie
    Ham Cheese and Broccoli Pie
    This time of year, life starts getting crazy for many of us. The days have begun to shorten…I can’t believe at 7:00 its getting dark, every year I get surprised when this begins to happen.
    Check out this recipe
    15
    Weight Watchers Tropical Ham Salad
    Weight Watchers Tropical Ham Salad
    This Weight Watchers Tropical Ham Salad is so simple and only takes a few minutes to make. There is only 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle Smart Points in each serving!
    Check out this recipe

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    Hello, I'm Sharon Rigsby, blogger, content creator, videographer, and photographer for Grits and Pinecones®. I have over 50 years of experience in the kitchen, and I like nothing better than developing and reimagining recipes for my family, friends, and you!

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