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Leftover ham recipes: What to do with leftover ham

No need to worry about your Christmas ham going to waste. These 25 leftover ham recipes have got you covered!

A grilled ham and cheese made after reading these leftover ham recipes

Some people hate leftovers. Me – not at all. You put so much effort into a meal, you deserve to have it last more than a day, right?

This is no more true that at Christmas time.

In fact, one of the best parts about Christmas dinner is having leftovers.

A few years ago now, Ben and I hosted our first Christmas. We had eight people here. As part of our Christmas menu, we had a large ham.

That ham took about a week to work through once Christmas day had come and gone and it was just the two of us again.

I had NO idea what to do with it all, so started searching for recipes for leftover ham so that we weren’t just pigging out (see what I did there?) on ham sandwiches all day every day.

Anyone who has served a ham for a special occasion has no doubt experienced the same situation.

So I’ve done the hard work for you by putting together this collection of leftover ham recipes including breakfast meals, pasta, soup, dinner recipes and more.

The only thing leftover ham isn’t good for is dessert (funny that).

However leftover trifle is just the best, so check out these delicious trifle recipes.

But back to the ham.

Even if you’re having a small Christmas dinner for two this year, these leftover ham recipes ensure you can buy a ham with confidence and know it will not go to waste.

Leftover ham recipes

Wondering what to do with that leftover ham?

Check out these 25 leftover ham recipes that prove Christmas dinner keeps on giving long past the 25th of December.

Leftover ham recipes: breakfast or brunch

Many recipes for leftover ham are focused on breakfast or brunch.

Keep the Christmas spirit alive in your home by making some of these tasty breakfasts.

Leftover ham recipes: sandwiches

Leftover ham is the perfect addition to a lunch time sandwich.

These sandwiches aren't your normal whack together a couple of slices of bread, some ham and cheese and call it meal time though.

No. These are heaven in a bite kind of sandwiches.

Leftover ham recipes: pasta

Pasta makes for a filling dish.

These leftover ham recipes pasta-style make one pot meals the whole family will enjoy.

Leftover ham soup

Soup is a hearty winter meal.

I'm a big fan of leftover ham soup, especially some of the more traditional recipes like ham and pea.

Leftover ham appetizers or sides 

From leftover ham salad to ham balls, these recipes are either one bite wonders or accompaniments to other dishes.

Leftover ham dinner recipes 

These leftover ham recipes for dinner are simple to make, filling, and tasty.

From ham casserole to pot pie, you and your family will enjoy these meals.

Make the most of your Christmas ham this year with these leftover ham recipes.

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