Food Recipe Collections & Favorites 15 Leftover Ham Recipes so Your Holiday Feast Doesn't Go to Waste From ham and egg sandwiches to gnocchi with arugula and ham, you'll wish for more leftovers to try all these recipes. By Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner is a writer and recipe developer. She's a regular contributor to The New York Times, Time Out New York, Forbes, and many more publications. She also writes the food newsletter, Specialty. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 31, 2023 Close Photo: MARCUS NILSSON A holiday ham is a beautiful, enormous piece that makes a statement, feeds a crowd, and somehow seems to last in your fridge until the next holiday season. (That may be a bit of an exaggeration.) Say goodbye to leftover boredom because we have plenty of ideas that allow you to use your leftover ham in flavorful, distinct combinations. That way, you'll almost certainly devour the remains of your holiday feast before your next get-together. Here are 15 recipes that put that holiday dish to work. 01 of 15 Ham-and-Egg Croissant Sandwiches Victor Protasio Wake up and smell the ham because these café-worthy breakfast sandwiches are worth having extra ham. Pick up your favorite bakery croissants beforehand and have them ready so you can whip up this sandwich recipe. Get the Recipe 02 of 15 Open-Faced Croque Monsieur Marcus Nilsson This luxe French sandwich gets a steep upgrade with hand-sliced ham. Plus, the open-face style of this grilled cheese-adjacent dish lets you enjoy the ham even more. Add a fried egg on top to make it a Croque Madame! Get the Recipe 03 of 15 Tomato and Ham Breakfast Casserole Charles Masters A casserole is fantastic any time of day. This ham-filled dish is excellent for breakfast or if you decide to turn it into breakfast for dinner. You can also prep it ahead of time to have an easy morning meal that just pops into the oven. Get the Recipe 04 of 15 Croque Madame and Tot Casserole Antonis Achilleos Hello, indulgence. France meets the U.S. in this rich sandwich-inspired tater tot casserole that makes excellent use of leftover sliced or cubed ham. Get the Recipe Tater Tot Casserole With Sausage 05 of 15 French Ham and Cheese Sandwich Danny Kim Keep it classic with this recipe for a traditional French-style ham and cheese. It’s all about the contrast of the crusty baguette with the soft ham, plus sharp cheese, in this combo. Get the Recipe 06 of 15 Ham and Leek Quiche Jennifer Causey Your leftovers are getting a super-classy makeover with this quiche! Make your own crust, or go for a pre-made pie crust with this savory quiche that’s great hot or even at room temperature for a winter picnic. Get the Recipe 13 Tips for Making Better Quiche, Straight From Professional Chefs 07 of 15 Sunny-Side-Up Sheet Pan Breakfast Greg DuPree Who says leftovers don’t deserve the sheet pan meal treatment? Cook a morning feast with ham, sunny-side-up eggs, and veggies—with only one dish to wash! Get the Recipe 08 of 15 Ham and Potato Pizza Heami Lee Try Midwestern-style meat and potatoes that you can eat with your hands. Thick-cut ham is the star of this pie that the whole family can make together and enjoy. Get the Recipe 09 of 15 Crunchy Baked Chicken With Ham and Swiss Jen Causey Your weeknight dinner is efficient and delicious with this crispy, gooey baked chicken that makes great use of ham leftovers. Top chicken cutlets with ham and breadcrumbs, then set them under the broiler for optimum crunch. Get the Recipe 30+ Essential, Easy Chicken Recipes for Every Day of the Week 10 of 15 Eggs Benedict Debby Lewis-Harrison/Getty Images Eggs Benedict is always a treat, especially when made yourself. Leftover ham definitely works between poached eggs and toasted English muffins and is so decadent covered in hollandaise sauce. If you have leftover spinach or greens, squeeze those on there, too. Get the Recipe 11 of 15 Monte Cristo Caitlin Bensel Perhaps the most indulgent sandwich known to humankind, the Monte Cristo takes French toast and makes it into a grilled cheese with powdered sugar and jam for a truly epic creation. This could be the start of a tasty new day-after-holiday tradition. Get the Recipe 12 of 15 Drunken Cheesy Bread Marcus Nilsson Part fondue, part bread pudding, but all cooked and assembled in one dish, this cheesy bread is an excellent party appetizer. It's also just as cozy to dig into for a night on the couch. Go ham! Get the Recipe 13 of 15 Scallop and Corn Chowder Frances Janisch Making chowder is simple and oh-so-rewarding, plus it’s perfect for spooning out of a mug after a long day of cooking. Swap out the small diced bacon for ham in this recipe, and you’ll be pleased with the holiday flavor infused into this soup. Get the Recipe 14 of 15 Slow-Cooker Cuban Sandwiches Greg DuPree Level up your homemade Cubano by using leftover sliced ham. Let the slow cooker do most of the work while you await an excellent warm sandwich. Get the Recipe 15 of 15 Crispy Gnocchi With Arugula and Ham Jennifer Causey Swap out prosciutto in this recipe for small pieces of diced ham. It will add savory flavor and protein, and it makes for a delicious day-after dish. Plus, you’ll get some fresh greens in a one-pot meal too. Get the Recipe One Pot Sausage Gnocchi Soup Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit