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If you're tired of reheating ham and not sure what to do with the leftovers, these Easy Leftover Ham Recipes are the solution you need! From comforting casseroles to hearty soups and fun sliders, these recipes for leftover ham will leave you wishing you had more leftovers to use.
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What to Do with Leftover Ham
If you're anything like me, you probably make ham several times for the holidays. And, if you do, you know that means a ton of leftovers every time!
As much as my family and I love ham, just heating up the leftovers doesn't cut it after the first plate. The best thing to do with leftover ham is to use it to make new ham dishes!
But if you're not sure what to do with leftover ham, you might think it's tricky to come up with new recipes to make with it, or wind up making the same dish over and over again every year. That's where my list of recipes using leftover ham really shines!
Give one (or two!) of these meals with ham a try, and I guarantee it will change the way you use your leftovers.
Recipes for Leftover Ham
Meals with Ham Tips
- Store ham in the freezer in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to 1-2 months and simply take what you need out when you're ready to cook! Ham slices are incredibly easy to thaw, so this is a great way to extend the life of your leftover ham.
- Don't get rid of that bone! Ham bone recipes are a total game-changer. You can use a ham bone to make a homemade bone broth for soups that will change the way you make soup!
- There are other easy ways to use leftover ham, too. Try mixing it into fried rice, stir-fry, an omelette, quiche, macaroni and cheese, or diced in a chef's salad. You will never run out of leftover ham ideas if you get creative with what to pair it with!
Leftover Ham Ideas FAQs
Leftover ham lasts for about 3-5 days in the refrigerator when stored properly in an airtight container. If you need it to last longer, transfer it to a freezer-safe container and store in the freezer for 1-2 months.
Do not let ham sit out at room temperature for longer than 2 hours. It can be placed in the refrigerator even if it's still warm, so refrigerate it when you're done!
Best Ham Recipes
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Easy Leftover Ham Recipes (Ham and Bean Soup)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 bag 15-Bean Soup Mix 20 ounce
- 1 lb. Cubed ham
- 1 Yellow onion
- 1 cup Carrots chopped
- 1 cup Celery chopped
- 6 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
Instructions
- Wash and chop all of the vegetables into bite-sized pieces, and mince the garlic.1 Yellow onion, 1 cup Carrots, 1 cup Celery, 6 cloves Garlic
- Add the butter into your Instant Pot and set it to saute, then melt the butter.2 Tablespoons Butter
- Once the butter is melted, add the chopped onion to the pot and saute until translucent and soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add in the minced garlic and saute until fragrant, about another minute. Then add in every other ingredient except for the ham, including the flavor packet from the soup mix!1 bag 15-Bean Soup Mix 20 ounce, 8 cups Vegetable broth
- Set your instant pot to manual/high pressure, then secure the lid. Set it to cook for 40 minutes and be aware it will take 10 minutes to pressurize on top of that cook time.
- Once the timer has gone off, manually release the pressure and stir in the cubed ham. Let it sit for a few minutes so the ham gets warm and infused with flavor, then sprinkle with extra salt and pepper to taste, and serve!1 lb. Cubed ham
Notes
- Store ham in the freezer in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to 1-2 months and simply take what you need out when you're ready to cook! Ham slices are incredibly easy to thaw, so this is a great way to extend the life of your leftover ham.
- Don't get rid of that bone! Ham bone recipes are a total game-changer. You can use a ham bone to make a homemade bone broth for soups that will change the way you make soup!
- There are other easy ways to use leftover ham, too. Try mixing it into fried rice, stir-fry, an omelette, quiche, macaroni and cheese, or diced in a chef's salad. You will never run out of leftover ham ideas if you get creative with what to pair it with!
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