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After a big holiday dinner, the last thing you want is more heavy fattening food. So, I have gathered up these 35 Healthy Leftover Ham Recipes from my fellow food bloggers to help you with some healthy leftover ham inspiration! Whether you have leftover spiral ham, picnic ham, slow cooker ham, or you have a precooked boneless ham you picked up at the grocery store, I have easy leftover ham recipes for all of it! I have included my favorite leftover ham recipes, as well as leftover ham salad, soup, pasta, rice and leftover ham casseroles. I specifically selected these recipes not only because they are healthy, but many of them are WW friendly or can be lightened up with lower fat items like low-fat cheese, low-fat mayonnaise, light sour cream, low-fat milk etc...
Healthy leftover ham recipes are especially popular after Easter, but also during the holiday season (Christmas and Thanksgiving) or anytime that you have ham to use up. I have leftover ham recipes for easy dinners, breakfast and brunch, sides, soups, salads and main dishes. This round up was inspired by my own Picnic Ham with Orange Glaze Recipe, which pairs exceptionally well with my Scalloped Potatoes, Carrot Casserole or Healthy Roasted Carrots with Brown Sugar and my Easter Creme Egg Chocolate Swiss Roll, or for the perfect Easter dinner!
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- 🍽Ham Main Dishes
- 🥣Leftover Ham Soup
- 🍲Ham Casseroles
- 🥗Leftover Ham Salads
- 🥘Ham Sides
- 🍳Leftover Ham Breakfasts and Brunches
- 🔪Equipment
- 🦺Food safety
- ❔ Frequently Asked Questions
- ⭐ Reviews
- 📋More Leftover Recipes
You don't always have to make ham sandwiches or leftover Ham and Split Pea Soup, although you still can, as I have also included a great recipe for both! Or you can make your own ham soup stock and freeze it or use it to make other ham soups and healthy leftover ham pastas. So if you're in a bit of a leftover ham rut, these recipes are sure to spark your enthusiasm for using up that extra ham!
🍽Ham Main Dishes
These Ham Main dishes include healthy dinners with everything from ham pastas, ham pizza, ham rice and ham sandwiches.
📋 Healthy Leftover Creamy Ham Pasta with Peas Recipe
Use up that leftover ham and leftover mascarpone cheese with this Healthy Leftover Creamy Ham Pasta & Peas recipe! It's a quick, easy and delicious leftover ham recipe in 30 minutes!
Check out this Ham Pasta recipe!
📋Healthy Pita Pizza Recipe
This Healthy Pita Pizza Recipe is quick and easy, using pantry items and items you'd have on hand, leftover ham and you don't have to make any dough!
Check out this Ham Pizza recipe!
📋Leftover Ham, Rice and Beans Recipe
This Healthy Leftover Ham, Rice and Beans recipe is not only healthy, it's easy, flavorful and has a little kick! But best of all, it's a little different than your typical leftover ham recipes and is Weight Watchers friendly!
Check out this Ham and Rice recipe!
Cheesy Ham Asparagus Pasta
Cheesy Ham Asparagus Pasta is a quick and delicious one pot dinner that’s done in 20 minutes. A great way to use leftover ham!
Ham and Mushroom Pasta
Ham and creamy mushroom pasta: easy, quick and tasty! A delicious meal that is family and weight-loss friendly, ready in 30 minutes!
Easy Skillet Chicken Cordon Bleu
This Easy Skillet Chicken Cordon Bleu has all the flavors of the classic dish but is healthy and ready in under 30 minutes. Pair it with some veggies & dinner is a cinch.
Ham Fried Rice
Loaded with tender, smoky ham, this Ham Fried Rice recipe is a 1-skillet meal that’s hearty, satisfying, and oh-so-easy to make and love!
Gochujang Fried Rice with Leftover Ham
The BEST Korean comfort food is our homemade Gochujang Fried Rice with Leftover Ham. Ready in 15 minutes flat with just 6 pantry ingredients.
Sweet Potato Apple Ham Sandwich (with Honey Mustard Hummus Spread)
This roasted sweet potato apple ham sandwich is served hot and pressed with a generous amount of melted cheddar cheese and a honey mustard spread.
🍍Hawaiian Pineapple Fried Rice
This Hawaiian Pineapple Fried Rice is a great weeknight dinner. It’s a tasty and healthy one pot meal that whips up in 20 minutes or less!
🥣Leftover Ham Soup
Make your own stock and freeze it for later or use it in one of these hearty ham soups!
Homemade Ham Stock
Homemade ham stock is a hands-off project that repays you over and over again by way of rich broth to be used for so many delicious recipes.
Leftover Ham and White Bean Soup
Leftover Ham and White Bean Soup is a clean-out-the-refrigerator type of meal. Boil your leftover ham bone, & add tons of veggies, beans, and leftover ham!
Cozy Sweet Potato, Ham and Kale Soup
Make this cozy Sweet Potato, Ham and Kale Soup for a simple weeknight meal using leftover ham! Ready in 30 minutes, it’s a paleo and dairy-free soup.
Split Pea Soup
This BEST Pea Soup recipe is made with a ham bone and is easy to make on the Stove Top, Instant Pot, or Crock Pot! It’s super thick and full of flavor!
Easy Ham & Potato Soup Recipe
An Easy Ham & Potato Soup Recipe every one will love! Make it in your crockpot, instant pot or on the stove. Creamy & delicious!
🍲Ham Casseroles
These leftover ham casseroles include cheesy ham casseroles, rice, cauliflower rice and leftover ham casseroles and spaghetti casserole!
Air Fryer Ham Casserole
Air Fryer Ham Casserole Recipe is made with just 5 ingredients, including leftover holiday ham, and cooks in the air fryer in 10 minutes.
Spaghetti Casserole (for Leftover Ham)
This Spaghetti Casserole is easy and perfect for your weeknight dinner and for using leftover ham!
Scalloped Potatoes and Ham Casserole
Scalloped Potatoes and Ham Casserole is a family favorite with Yukon gold potatoes and smoked ham in a creamy lightly seasoned white sauce all topped with sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack Cheese.
Ham and Cauliflower Rice Casserole with Spinach
A keto friendly low carb ham and cauliflower rice casserole recipe. It’s a great to use up any leftover ham from the holidays. Easy and delicious!
🥗Leftover Ham Salads
Leftover ham salads are the perfect way to keep it healthy and light. They are also perfect for packing lunches!
Cobb Salad with Garlic Cilantro Dairy Free Ranch Dressing
A good recipe for Cobb salad is always worth getting excited about. I love to make this recipe using leftover ham and serve it with a dairy-free ranch dressing. You will just love this homemade ranch dressing which is the perfect addition to this filling dinner salad.
Tropical Ham Salad (Weight Watchers Friendly)
ThisWeight Watchers Tropical Ham Saladis sosimple and only takes a few minutes to make.
Ham Salad
This creamy Ham Salad is a perfect appetizer or sandwich filling. It’s delicious and easy to make with a few simple ingredients in just a 10-minute time.| A genius way to turn leftover ham into fabulous lunch!
Creamy Ham and Cheese Pasta Salad
Creamy Ham and Cheese Pasta Salad is the perfect pasta salad made with a mayonnaise based dressing. Baby Peas add a bright pop of color and crunch. It’s simple and easy and comes together quickly.
Ham and Egg Salad with Avocado
A tasty twist on the classic egg salad: Avocado Egg Salad with Ham seasoned with everything bagel seasoning. Try this easy, healthy egg salad!
Roasted Asparagus Salad with Crispy Turnips and Warm Ham Vinaigrette
Roasted Asparagus Salad with Crispy Turnips and Warm Ham Vinaigrette is a cozy roasted vegetable salad that’s actually made under your broiler. Fork-tender asparagus, golden brown turnips, crispy ham, and a quick pan vinaigrette come together for an easy weeknight side dish you’ll make again and again!
Check out this Asparagus Salad with Warm Ham Vinaigrette recipe!
Easy Delicious Japanese Potato Salad
This Japanese potato salad is homemade and easy! Creamy and tart, with a hint of sweetness. Paleo Whole30 and super tasty out of the bowl!
🥘Ham Sides
The Best Homemade Deviled Ham Spread
Deviled ham is sometimes referred to as ham salad, depending on where you’re from. No matter! It's great on crackers, with pita chips or on sandwiches. This tasty ham spread recipe is easy & delish!
Southern Style Ham and Beans Recipe
This Southern Style Ham and Beans is great for using up leftover ham! Just toss a few ingredients in the slow cooker and you have a simple, healthy and delicious meal!
🍳Leftover Ham Breakfasts and Brunches
If you're looking for an easy breakfast, leftover ham is the perfect choice!
Denver Omelette Egg Cups
This Denver Omelette Egg Cups recipe makes a great easy and healthy breakfast! It’s made with eggs, cheese, ham, peppers, and mushrooms.
Sweet Potato Hash Recipe with Ham and Eggs
This Sweet Potato Hash Recipe is made with ham, jalapeno, sweet potatoes & red peppers topped with eggs!
Crustless Quiche
Crustless quiche is a healthy and easy way to use up leftover ham and put a breakfast together in a matter of minutes. Flavor in every bite and a fast favorite!
Cheesy Ham Breakfast Casserole (Easy Leftover Ham Recipe)
This Cheesy Ham Breakfast Casserole with eggs and green onion is the perfect breakfast bake to make with leftover ham! Hearty and delicious!
Pumpkin pizza (breakfast pizza)
This pumpkin pizza is great breakfast pizza recipe. Pumpkin, apple, ham with crunchy kale on top work really good together.
Denver Omelette Waffle
These Denver Omelette Waffles are a fun, healthy, savory twist on your weekend waffles. Made with eggs, leftover ham, bell pepper, and cheese, it’s all the classic flavors you’d expect, but in a fun egg waffle!
Healthy Crustless Broccoli and Ham Quiche
This Crustless Broccoli and Ham Quiche features a delicious egg filling and is topped with melty cheese. It’s low-carb and a healthy!
🔪Equipment
Aninstant read thermometer-(affiliate link) is the very BEST way to check for doneness This one is great for everything food related! Cook ham until the internal temperature is160 °F (71 °C) for raw and140 °F (60 °C) for precooked.
🦺Food safety
- Cook raw ham to a minimum internal temperature of160 °F (71 °C) and140 °F (60 °C) for precooked ham.
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
❔ Frequently Asked Questions
How long is cooked ham good for in the fridge?
Cooked ham is good for up to 4 days in the fridge in an airtight container.
Can you freeze cooked ham?
If you purchase a precooked ham, it can be frozen prior to the best before date. After cooking or heating a ham, leftovers can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
So if you're looking for leftover spiral ham recipes, leftover classic ham, picnic ham or boneless ham, or healthy recipes for leftover ham in general, you'll love these!
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