What to do with leftover Spiral Ham?

[JudoMom]

I can't think of what to do with leftover ham other than making ham salad or having it alongside eggs and pancakes (my guys hate omlettes) :confused:.

Does anyone have any great recipes that would us it up?

[JFS in IL]

Aside from just nibbling slices off the bone when mom is not looking, my kids will eat it warmed up as leftovers along side whatever pasta, taters or rice is handy.
Makes great sandwiches, too. We just finished one last week.

[my4cowboys]

Because it's super easy:

Cut leftover ham off bone, soak white beans overnight. Add in crockpot or soup pot on stove:

Ham
White Beans
Chicken Broth
A little water
Sliced carrots
Sliced celery
Sliced onion, or onion flakes
A little thyme
Maybe a bay leaf if you have it

Cook until it starts to smell yummy, or you are hungry, whichever is most convenient to you.

[Tap, tap, tap]

Ds loves it in breakfast burritos
or with fried potatoes and eggs.


I also like to toss it in a baked potato.

I usually buy an extra at the holidays just for this purpose.

[CalicoKat]

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[fj62]

We slice some cheddar cheese, leftover ham and sandwich between two saltine crackers. Pair it with some grapes and you have a lunch the kiddos will love.

Someone on this board posted the most wonderful ham/spinach/egg/pesto/tomatoes recipe- awhile back for leftover ham. I'm not kidding it was so flavorful! I don't have time to dig up the recipe right now, but it would be worth trying to find.

[j.griff]

Grilled ham and cheese sandwiches! Yum.

[Sparkle]

I add it to bean soup, or make ham and cheese crepes! Mmmm....

[melissel]

I have a recipe for a delicious potato soup with ham and grated cheddar cheese--yum! If you want it, let me know. If you have enough, you can also put it in a pot with a can or two of coconut milk and a can or two of pineapple chunks and cook it through. Sooo good.

[Brigitte]

That's my vote, too. Nothing like split pea soup. Or, my kids favorite, mac & cheese with ham and peas mixed in.

[Tina]

The soups are my first choice. Then I like to make this:

ham and potato bake

3 tbsp butter
1/2 c chopped onion
1/2 c sliced celery
3 tbsp flour
1 tsp salt
dash of pepper
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1 1/2 c milk
3/4 c shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
4 c frozen french fries
1 1/2 c cubed, cooked ham

Saute the onion and celery in butter; blend in flour and seasonings. Add milk, stirring and cooking , until thickened. Stir in 1/2 c cheese until melted.

Layer the potatoes, then the ham in a shallow 2 qt dish. Pour sauce over and bake, covered, at 400* for 30 minutes. Uncover, top with remainder of cheese, and bake til melted.

4 servings

[Jeanne in MN]

Scalloped potatoes and ham or another dish we make with ham and noodles. Make a white cream sauce, add chopped ham, a tub of sour cream, a shake or two of parsley flakes and serve it over noodles. Easy and our family loves it.

I freeze left over ham for recipes too.

[erica471]

I don't eat meat but Dh does. He absolutely loves leftover ham in potato soup. I'll also make ham and cheese quiches.

[Krista in LA]

and serve it with our favorite sides or make sandwiches until there isn't anymore left. If I have a lot of leftovers and we get tired of it plain, I will make ham salad sandwiches.

Not a lot of help, I know.

[momee]

America's Test Kitchen has a recipe for fried rice using ham cubes. Looks yummy.
Pairs the ham with shrimp but I'm substituting chicken.

Mmmhmmm.

[Ottakee]

Dice it up and put in the freezer in 1-2 cup baggies.

Use the bone for pea soup and throw in some of the diced ham near the end. Use it for various casseroles, soups, cold pasta salads, etc. It is wonderful to have diced ham in the freezer to use when I come across a recipe that calls for it.