Our 15 Best Leftover Ham Recipes
If your holiday dinner has left your fridge stocked with ham, don't fret! We've compiled a list of leftover ham recipes that will help you ensure none of it goes to waste. Holiday ham can be turned into dishes like Smoked Ham Hock and Lentil Soup, Sautéed Chickpeas with Ham and Kale, and a Polenta Dutch Baby with Ham and Swiss. Read on for even more delicious ways to use leftover ham.
Mashed Potato and Ham Agnolotti in Turkey Bone Broth
"After eating such heavy food on Thanksgiving, it's nice to have something lighter the day after," says 2020 F&W Best New Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph. His delicate agnolotti, filled with leftover mashed potatoes and ham, features a smart shortcut — store-bought fresh lasagna sheets — served in a broth made from leftover turkey bones.
Creamy Spaghetti Carbonara with Peas and Ham
This modern take on a classic Italian pasta dish relies on ham instead of traditional pancetta for a dose of smoky flavor and richness.
Polenta Dutch Baby with Ham and Swiss
A large-format pancake with a light, airy interior and rich, savory toppings, this Dutch baby is perfect for brunch. Add the toppings around the edges, leaving the center clear to allow it to rise properly. Preheating the pan is also crucial to a beautiful rise; the batter should begin to puff immediately after you pour it into the pan.
Catalan-Style Shrimp in Chocolate Sauce
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Catalan cooks have long added bittersweet chocolate to savory dishes for earthy depth of flavor. This combination of seafood and chocolate offers a perfect balance to the richness in the sauce and subtle sweetness from tender shrimp. A bit of ham builds complex umami in the shrimp-shell broth, along with a dose of salinity.
Soft Scrambled Eggs with Ham and Truffles
Light and fluffy, these eggs are gently seasoned and generously perfumed by fresh black truffles. For the perfect creamy, tender bite, pull the eggs off of the heat before they set; they will continue to cook after they leave the stove.
Smoked Ham Hock and Lentil Soup
"I love making this lentil soup when the weather begins to cool," says 2017 F&W Best New Chef Nina Compton, chef-owner of New Orleans hot spot Compère Lapin. "The ham-hock aroma hangs around the kitchen beautifully; the smell alone makes you warmer. Adding a little ginger and lemongrass brightens the soup and reminds me of being back home in St. Lucia. Using local okra reminds me of my Louisiana home and adds a different texture."
Grilled Ham and Cheese with Strawberry-Red Wine Jam
The secret to burger chef Chris Kronner's delectable sandwiches is his Pinot Noir-spiked jam. Kronner got the idea when he was helping Tartine's Elisabeth Prueitt test jam recipes while they drank wine.
Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Tart
Blogger Mimi Thorisson spreads store-bought puff pastry with mustard-shallot béchamel, then layers it with ham and cheese before baking it into a crisp, rich, croque monsieur–like tart.
Country Ham Breakfast Strata
Chef Kevin Gillespie has become a master of no-waste cooking. At his restaurant Revival in Decatur, Georgia, they've used the leftover scraps from their house-smoked ham in dishes such as stewed collard greens, fat back soup, and a breakfast casserole.
Scalloped Potatoes with Ham
? Alexandra Rowley
The combination of pecorino and Parmesan gives these potatoes a great cheesy depth that matches beautifully with ham. The unbaked gratin can be refrigerated overnight if you'd like to make it ahead.
Sautéed Chickpeas with Ham and Kale
This hearty, homey dish combines canned chickpeas with smoky ham, kale, and tomato, all flavored with onion, lots of garlic, and ancho chile powder.
Giardiniera with Ham and White Beans
This recipe is a nod to the pickled vegetables in one of our favorite salads at New York's Gramercy Tavern. Former F&W editor Grace Parisi quickly soaks baby cauliflower in vinegar and sugar, then combines it with snap peas, white beans, ham, and sunflower seeds to create a tasty main-course dish.
Spiced Ham and Cheese Toasts
Chef Lauren Kiino's trick for keeping this toast crisp: Spread the velvety deviled ham topping on just before baking. The spiced ham mixture can be refrigerated in a covered airtight container for four days; the recipe makes more topping than you'll need for the 24 toasts.
Ham and Potato Salad
In his elevated version of potato salad, star chef José Andrés combines fingerling potatoes, smoky ham, and cucumbers in a whipped deviled egg dressing.
Ham and Deviled Egg Breakfast Sandwiches
? Christina Holmes
This irresistible breakfast is a hybrid of an egg salad sandwich and an Egg McMuffin. It combines spicy, pickle-laced egg salad on a toasted English muffin with warm, smoky ham and crispy frisée.
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