20 Recipes Using Leftover Ham (2024)

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BREAKFAST Ham & Kale Egg Cups Broccoli, Ham, and Mozzarella Bake with Eggs Ham & Cheese Jambon Pastries SANDWICHES Ham & Brie Breakfast Hand Pies Cheesy Hot Ham & Broccoli Crescent Pockets SOUP Ham & Potato Chowder Pressure Cooker Split Pea Soup with Ham Easy Ham & Corn Chowder Ham & Cheese Soup APPETIZER Slow Cooker Ham & Cheese Spinach Dip Ham & Cheese Mini Quiche USING THE HAM BONE Ham & Lentil Soup Ham & Bean Soup Smoked Gouda + Cheddar Ham & Potato Casserole Leftover Ham Mac & Cheese Cheesy Ham & Broccoli Tater Tot Hotdish Low Carb Ham & Cauliflower Casserole Au Gratin PASTA Leftover Ham Creamy Tortellini RICE One Pot Chicken & Rice INSTANT POT Instant Pot Green Beans & Ham FAQs References

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Posted on Apr 2, 2018

Don't let that beautiful leftover ham sit in your fridge until it spoils!

by Mom's DinnerCommunity Contributor

BREAKFAST

Ham & Kale Egg Cups

Broccoli, Ham, and Mozzarella Bake with Eggs

Ham & Cheese Jambon Pastries

SANDWICHES

Ham & Brie Breakfast Hand Pies

Cheesy Hot Ham & Broccoli Crescent Pockets

SOUP

Ham & Potato Chowder

Pressure Cooker Split Pea Soup with Ham

Easy Ham & Corn Chowder

Ham & Cheese Soup

APPETIZER

Slow Cooker Ham & Cheese Spinach Dip

Ham & Cheese Mini Quiche

USING THE HAM BONE

Ham & Lentil Soup

Ham & Bean Soup

Smoked Gouda + Cheddar Ham & Potato Casserole

Leftover Ham Mac & Cheese

Cheesy Ham & Broccoli Tater Tot Hotdish

Low Carb Ham & Cauliflower Casserole Au Gratin

PASTA

Leftover Ham Creamy Tortellini

RICE

One Pot Chicken & Rice

INSTANT POT

Instant Pot Green Beans & Ham

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FAQs

What to do with an already cooked ham? ›

A fully cooked, ready-to-eat ham (also referred to as a "city ham") can be sliced and served cold or at room temperature—there's no need to reheat it. A spiral-cut ham is delicious this way, whether eaten by the slice, tucked into biscuits, or in a grilled cheese sandwich.

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What are two ways the ham can be used? ›

Other ham sandwiches include toasted sandwiches such as the Cubano, which uses two types of pork, melted Swiss cheese, pickles and mustard to create a tangy, tart meal. Along with stuffing sandwiches, ham is frequently found topping pizzas in the States, such as the Hawaiian-style pizza that features ham and pineapple.

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How long is cooked ham good for in the fridge? ›

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, ham is good for three to five days in the refrigerator after it is cooked. If you need more time to use up those leftovers, ham will last up to two months in the freezer. The USDA also recommends wrapping up leftovers well.

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Can you freeze ham? ›

Before diving in, you might be wondering "Does ham freeze well?" The short answer is, yes! You can freeze delicious ham and it'll last for weeks before you need to use it. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that fully cooked frozen ham is safe to eat for up to one to two months.

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Can you eat a fully cooked ham without warming it? ›

Cooked canned ham and cooked vacuum-packaged ham, both from federally inspected plants, can be eaten right out of the package. All of these along with spiral-cut cooked ham are safe to eat cold or can be warmed to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), as they are already fully cooked.

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What is grandmother ham? ›

About this product: A fully boned leg which is hand trimmed and tied with the skin left over, then smoked over german beech. A full Grandmother Ham is approximately 3 to 5kg, a half Grandmother Ham approximately 2 to 3kg.

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Why is it called champagne ham? ›

Why are they called champagne hams? No, champagne ham doesn't actually contain champagne (unfortunately). Champagne ham gets its name simply because it is a 'luxury' boneless ham, made of the finest quality pork. We can only assume it was accompanied by bottles of champagne at celebrations.

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Why is my ham slimy but not expired? ›

A slimy or sticky texture Ham should have a soft and moist texture, but it won't leave any wet or greasy residue behind on your skin. Slimy ham is a sign of bacterial growth, so don't consume it if it's wet or oily. Some bacteria may cause ham to become sticky, too.

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Is a 2 year old frozen ham still good? ›

An uncooked, cut country ham can be refrigerated for two to three months or frozen for one month. A cooked Country Ham should be refrigerated for seven days and or frozen for one month. Freezer storage time is for quality only. Frozen hams remain safe indefinitely.

Can I eat ham after 10 days? ›

Once the ham is cut, exposing the moist interior, it must be stored in the refrigerator. After the ham has been soaked, or soaked and cooked, it should be used within 5 days. U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.

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Can you eat cooked ham after 7 days? ›

Information. Spiral-cut hams and leftovers from consumer-cooked hams may be stored in the refrigerator three to five days or frozen one to two months. Keep your refrigerator at 40 °F or less and your freezer at or near 0 °F.

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Why can't you freeze ham? ›

Here's the good news: You can absolutely freeze cooked ham. In fact, many hams are cured and/or smoked, which were old-school (and still beloved) ways to preserve food for later use.