Leftover Ham Recipes

By The editors of MidwestLiving.com
February 20, 2014
Use leftover ham in soups, casseroles, salads, potpie, quiches, scones and more.
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Lentil-Ham Soup

Fresh spinach and sliced carrots add a vitamin-rich veggie punch to this easy slow-cooker soup. Top with shaved Parmesan, if you like.Lentil-Ham Soup

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Ham and Mushroom Lasagna

This creamy, crazy-delicious lasagna is simple, too, thanks to jarred Alfredo sauce and no-boil noodles. If you're lucky enough to have a specialty grocery store or Italian deli that sells all-natural refrigerated Alfredo sauce without preservatives, this is a great way to use it.Ham and Mushroom Lasagna

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Ham and Swiss Waffles with Mustard Sour Cream

These scrumptious waffles top our list of favorite ways to use leftover Easter ham. In lieu of baking powder, the batter uses yeast for leavening. This adds a little time to the recipe, but your reward is a more interesting, slightly fermented flavor that complements the savory ham and cheese.Ham and Swiss Waffles with Mustard Sour Cream

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Greens, Eggs and Ham Potato Salad

Loaded with protein and fresh greens, this is a simple yet flavorful potato salad. Paired with a fruit salad, it's almost hearty enough to eat as a meal.Greens, Eggs and Ham Potato Salad

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Hash Brown Casserole

A crispy, savory crust of cheese, crushed cornflakes and butter tops a combination of ham, hash brown potatoes, cubed cheese, condensed soup and sour cream. A potluck favorite!Hash Brown Casserole

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Fennel and Bean Ham-Bone Soup

Low-cal, low-fat and economical to boot! Boiling the bone with the beans and vegetables gives the broth major ham flavor.Fennel and Bean Ham-Bone Soup

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Any-Flavor Mini Quiche

Talk about easy! You can prep these delicious little quiches the night before, or make them in the morning while the oven preheats. They're perfect for brunch parties, and you can use whatever meat, cheese and veggies you have on hand.Any-Flavor Mini Quiche

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Jambalaya Pizza

Top a crispy rice "crust" with smoked sausage, ham, shrimp, celery, onion, and sweet pepper for a Creole-inspired pizza.Jambalaya Pizza

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Chef's Garden Salad

A salad showcases garden goodies like few other dishes. You can prepare this variation of a classic layered salad in either a 3-quart clear bowl or eight 16-ounce glasses.Chef's Garden Salad

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Ham-and-Cheddar Scones

Cheddar cheese, ham, dill and Dijon mustard flavor these hearty scones. Ham-and-Cheddar Scones

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Asparagus-Ham Bake

Bake a hearty breakfast or brunch casserole with cubed ham, fresh or frozen asparagus, rice and Swiss cheese. A sprinkle of panko mixed with melted butter gives the dish a crispy topping.Asparagus-Ham Bake 

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Bacon, Ham and Egg Hash

Family-pleasing favorites-bacon, ham, cheese, potatoes and eggs-combine in this simple, hearty brunch or breakfast dish. Pork producers Monica and Randy Duffe of Wilton, Iowa, contributed the recipe.Bacon, Ham and Egg Hash

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Greens, Beans & Ham

Saute Great Northern beans, ham strips and spinach for a side dish that's ready in just 20 minutes. Greens, Beans & Ham

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Ham Sliders

This crowd-pleasing party recipe comes from the Midwest Living® Culinary and Craft School at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri. They are sweet, salty and highly addictive! Plus, you can assemble the sandwiches a day early for easy party prep.Ham Sliders

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Creamy Potato Casserole

A little chopped ham, wedges of potatoes and a cream cheese-Gruyère sauce fill this comfort food casserole. Crushed bagel chips make a crunchy topping.Creamy Potato Casserole

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Ham with Leeks and Dilled Potatoes

Make this easy one-pan dinner with ham, leeks, potatoes and asparagus, all topped with Havarti cheese. Ham with Leeks and Dilled Potatoes

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Wild Rice-Ham Soup

This easy slow-cooker soup is a great way to use leftover ham. For extra color and nutrition, stir in chopped red sweet pepper for the last 30 minutes and add shredded fresh spinach just before serving.Wild Rice-Ham Soup

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Swiss-Potato Breakfast Casserole

With just 180 calories per serving, this meal is lighter than many casserole options. But it combines favorite flavors, including ham, eggs, cheese and potatoes. It's perfect for brunch.Swiss-Potato Breakfast Casserole

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Knoephla

German-Russians settling the Dakotas put Red River Valley potatoes to good use in this creamy-rich potato-filled base with noodle dough cooked. It's white-on-white comfort food.Knoephla

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Brussels Sprouts with Ham and Leeks

Dry-cured country ham adds smoky-salty flavor to veggies, but regular ham will work as well.Brussels Sprouts with Ham and Leeks

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