44 Best Leftover Ham Recipes

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44 Best Leftover Ham Recipes1/44 Buttermilk Biscuit Ham Potpie 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As part of my job, I helped concept a bunch of food trucks, and Biscuit Box was our first. We spent months coming up with recipes. This is a play on our chicken and tarragon potpie. —Michelle Clair, Seattle, Washington This potpie is probably the coziest way to rework leftovers. The addition of fresh fennel, tarragon and homemade biscuits really takes this dish to the next level. If you don’t

Essentially a homemade Hot Pocket, you can

have time to make homemade biscuits, use our pick for the best store-bought biscuits. 2/44 Ham & Egg Pockets 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ham & Egg Pockets Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2 pockets Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Refrigerated crescent roll dough make these savory breakfast pockets a snap to prepare. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin From Christmas ham to the morning after, this six ingredient recipe is a quick breakfast that can be made while the kids are still asleep. Essentially a homemade Hot Pocket, you can

eat these on the go

eat these on the go. 3/44 Ham Potpie 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Ham Potpie Recipe photo by Nicole Perry for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Create a hearty and inviting meal with this spin on the classic pot pie. Made with diced ham, this recipe offers a flavor palate that’s smoky and savory compared to the traditional chicken version. After just one bite, you’ll wonder why you haven’t tried this sooner! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin This cozy ham potpie recipe, made with

The cozy, comforting entree comes courtesy of Wendy Rowley from Green

a homemade flaky pie crust and a gravy-like filling, will use up your leftovers and feed a crowd. Mixed with hearty vegetables like potatoes, carrots and celery, it’s an easy meal that doesn’t need side dishes 4/44 Creamy Ham & Potatoes 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Ham & Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you love scalloped potatoes, this downsized version with tender chunks of ham is just for you. The cozy, comforting entree comes courtesy of Wendy Rowley from Green

River, Wyoming

River, Wyoming. This cozy entree has all the staples; cheese, potatoes and ham. This dense and creamy dish is exactly what will get you through the cold winter months. 5/44 Ham & Cheese Scones 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ham & Cheese Scones Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 1 dozen (1/2 cup peach sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make these scones as a way to use up leftover ham. The cheesy, savory wonders are a delight as an appetizer or an afternoon snack. —Barbara Lento, Houston, Pennsylvania The sweet and

Light and moist, the scones make a wonderful appetizer or snack

spicy sauce that’s paired with these cheesy scones will make you want to cook a ham just for the leftovers! Light and moist, the scones make a wonderful appetizer or snack. 6/44 Jambalaya Rice Salad 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My cold rice salad has a little hint of spice for a classic jambalaya-style kick. Shrimp, tomatoes, ham and peppers give the dish bright colors and a delightful texture. —Karen Rahn, Hixon, Tennessee This cold rice salad has a bit of kick to

it with red, green and cayenne peppers

it with red, green and cayenne peppers. Colorful and festive, it can also be served warm. 7/44 Ham and Cheese Pockets 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ham and Cheese Pockets Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These unique sandwich pockets are filled with ingredients both kids and adults enjoy. —Callie Myers, Rockport, Texas Rather than using crescent rolls, these ham and cheese pockets are made with frozen bread dough. This gives them more of a rounded pocket shape. 8/44 Mac and Cheese with Ham 37 Reviews

Kids will love it!

Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The original comfort food, macaroni and cheese gets a makeover with the addition of cubed ham and grated Parmesan. Kids will love it! —Christy Looper, Colorado Springs, Colorado 9/44 Grilled Cheese, Ham and Apple Sandwich Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: In this stepped-up version of a ham and cheese sandwich, melty cheeses, crispy apples and smoky ham are the ultimate combination. —Josh Rink, Taste of Home

The crunch and tartness make for an unforgettable combination

Food Stylist Ham and cheese sandwiches are pretty commonplace, but have you ever considered adding apple to the mix? The crunch and tartness make for an unforgettable combination. 10/44 Quick Hawaiian Pizza Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 pieces Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our family never quite liked the taste of canned pizza sauce, so one time I tried mixing some barbecue sauce into spaghetti sauce to add some sweetness. I’ve made my pizzas with this special and easy sauce ever since, and my family loves it! —Tonya Schieler, Carmel, Indiana

The age-old debate of whether pineapple belongs on pizza is solved with this quick and simple dish. The homemade sauce is made by combining barbecue sauce with marinara for some sweetness. 11/44 Apple Butter Biscuit Breakfast Bake 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Apple Butter Biscuit Breakfast Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My grandmother created this recipe to use up the leftovers from Christmas Eve dinner. By combining the leftover ham and biscuits with her homemade apple butter, milk and eggs,

—Mary M. Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina

she could serve us all a warm, delicious breakfast and still have time to spend with the grandchildren. —Mary M. Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina This recipe is great for the holiday season, as it combines the warm winter flavors of ham and apple butter. This is a leftovers dream and will quickly become a tradition for years to come. 12/44 Ham & Veggie Casserole 36 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve paired ham with broccoli and cauliflower for years. To complete this casserole dinner, I pass around

some dinner rolls

some dinner rolls. —Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin Casseroles are a gift to slow days, and this one is no exception. With broccoli and cauliflower, this can offset a traditionally sweet ham for a more savory and cheesy dish. 13/44 Chicken Cordon Bleu Pasta 69 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Facebook fans of my blog, Chef in Training, inspired me to make this creamy pasta casserole out of ingredients I had on hand. Success! I took the dish for another flavorful spin and added

a bit of smoky bacon and toasted bread crumbs

a bit of smoky bacon and toasted bread crumbs. —Nikki Barton, Providence, Utah Chicken cordon bleu is thin breaded chicken wrapped around ham and cheese. This dish reimagines the concept by taking all those ingredients and mixing them with pasta, onion and garlic for a creamy and indulgent meal. 14/44 Priscilla’s Vegetable Chowder 51 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is the perfect soup to warm up with on a cold fall or winter day. It makes a big batch perfect for serving a crowd.

I can make it the night before and it’s ready in the morning

—Jenna Jackson, Salt Lake City, Utah Panera’s bread bowls really changed the game for soups. This broccoli, carrot, celery and potato chowder is comfortable and homey with the added surprise and texture of ham. 15/44 Slow-Cooker Breakfast Casserole 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Breakfast Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a breakfast casserole that is very easy on the cook. I can make it the night before and it’s ready in the morning. It’s the perfect recipe when I have weekend

Our festive soup is brimming with ham, green chiles, potatoes and corn

guests. —Ella Stutheit, Las Vegas, Nevada 16/44 Fiesta Ham Soup 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Fiesta Ham Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chowders are a scrumptious way to warm the spirits during the holidays. Our festive soup is brimming with ham, green chiles, potatoes and corn. —Cathy Hastie, Auburn, California Chowders are a scrumptious way to warm the spirits during the holidays. This festive soup is brimming with ham, green chiles, potatoes and corn. 17/44 Twice-Baked Potato Casserole 18 Reviews Test Kitchen

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