20+ Frugal & Easy Ways to Use Leftover Ham
Don’t let leftover ham go to waste! Find easy and delicious recipes that will inspire you to create satisfying meals and enjoy every last bite.

Beyond the Ham Sandwich
Ham is such a staple at several holiday meals. The issue? We tend to only eat a very small portion of it. In an effort to save money and prevent food waste, we need to find new ways to use it all up. No one wants a ham sandwich 4 days in a row. That’s why I am happy to present over 20+ ways to use leftover ham. These recipes are easy, frugal, and delicious!
Frugal & Easy Ways to Use Leftover Ham:
Healthy Ham and Potato Soup

This creamy Ham and Potato Soup is comforting and healthy — with bits of ham and vegetables in every bite!
Smoky Ham and Cheese Sliders

Ham and cheese sliders are mini sandwiches that pack a punch of flavor! These sliders are very popular and vanish quick!
Tortellini with Ham and Peas

Tortellini with ham and peas is a quick and easy meal to make and loved by children and adults alike.
Green Beans and Potatoes

This Green Beans and Potatoes recipe is flavorful and incredibly simple to make. The combination of bacon, smoked ham hocks, and spices brings out a rich, comforting flavor that’s hard to resist. Plus, it’s a one-pot wonder, making cleanup easy.
Easy Hawaiian Fried Rice Recipe

A one-skillet meal, ready in just 30 minutes, this Hawaiian fried rice is a game or dinner changer! Ham and pineapple fried rice will become your new favorite way to enjoy leftover ham!
Split Pea Soup with Ham

Split Pea Soup with Ham is a classic comfort food and one of the easiest soups to make! So much flavor is packed into only 9 humble ingredients, loaded with veggies and just 15 minutes to prep.
Slow Cooker Baked Beans

Slow cooker baked beans are a comforting, delicious dish that’s a perfect side dish for summer cookouts, potlucks, or as a complete meal for a cozy family dinner.
Ham Bone Soup

What do you do with your leftover ham bone after you cook a ham? Whatever you do, this time DO NOT throw it out, but put that bone to good use.
Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes and Ham Recipe

Slow cooker scalloped potatoes is an easy crockpot potatoes recipe that is also a good way to use leftover ham.
Ham and Brioche Breakfast Casserole

This savory overnight breakfast casserole recipe is made with rich brioche bread cubes, salty ham, deliciously seasoned eggs, and plenty of cheese making it a perfect use for leftover ham.
Loaded Ham and Cheese Waffles

These ham and cheese waffles are crispy and packed with flavor. You can eat them with syrup for breakfast or use them as the bread in a ham and cheese waffle sandwich.
Easy Au Gratin Potatoes and Ham

Easy Au Gratin Potatoes and Ham Recipe is a classic entrée, full of cheesy potato goodness and ham. Not only is it comfort food at its finest, but it also solves the age-old question of what to do with leftover holiday ham.
Leftover Ham Pot Pie with Biscuits

If you’re a fan of beef or chicken pot pie, you’re going to love this leftover ham pot pie recipe. Nobody will go hungry when you make this tasty dish with ham leftovers and some simple store cupboard staples.
Instant Pot Ham and Bean Soup

Instant Pot ham and bean soup is a hearty soup recipe that turns leftover ham into a new meal. This easy soup is packed with flavor!
Cheesy Ham and Broccoli Noodle Casserole

This creamy ham and noodle casserole is full of flavor. It has broccoli and cheese too, making it a complete meal in one dish. This dinner is going to be one your family requests regularly.
Ham Salad Spread

A delicious recipe for leftover ham, it can be served as a sandwich spread or as a dip for veggies and crackers.
Crustless Ham and Cheese Quiche

This low carb Crustless Ham and Cheese Quiche is easy to make, packed with flavor, and comes together in only about 5 minutes! A great way to use up any leftover ham from the Holidays!
Croissant Breakfast Bake

You’ll never go back to a traditional breakfast casserole after trying this Croissant Breakfast Bake. Loaded with fluffy croissants, eggs, ham and gruyere cheese.
Hearty Stovetop Navy Bean Soup Recipe with Ham

This Navy Bean Soup Recipe is great to have on a cold winter day or rainy night. Sometimes called white bean soup, It’s simple to put together from mostly pantry staples and also a great use of bone-in leftover holiday ham.
Baked Ham Penne Pasta

Baked Ham Penne Pasta is a family favorite for any night of the week. Penne pasta, savory ham and a rich and creamy garlic – cheese sauce is a hearty and delicious meal perfect for leftover ham!
Cream of Potato Soup with Ham

Nothing warms the body like a warm, hearty, and nutritious bowl of homemade potato soup. This Cream of Potato Soup with Ham recipe is perfect with leftover ham from the holidays or even thick cut ham from the deli.
Ham Pie

A midwestern take on Italian Easter Pie, this Easter Ham Pie is perfect for Sunday brunch. It’s the best way to use up leftover ham and will quickly become a family favorite.
Ham and Cheese Roll-up Biscuits

These ham and cheese roll-up biscuits make a perfect dinner for the entire family! Topped with hot homemade cheese sauce, this delicious recipe will make your mouth water and your tummy full!