What To Do With It Now??
Delicious Ways to Use Leftover Ham from Holiday Dinner
It’s the day after the big meal, and your fridge is crammed with more food than you know what to do with. I tend to always cook way more food than necessary because holiday dinners are meant to be feasts! So I cook a feast! Buuuuut that always leaves a ton of leftovers. I was taught to never waste so let me now pass that wisdom to you! Today I want to show you ways to use that leftover ham you have sitting in the fridge!
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Sweet and Savory Ham Ideas
Sure, ham sandwiches are a classic go-to, but why stop there when there’s a whole world of recipes to explore? Here are some mouthwatering ways to repurpose that leftover ham and delight your taste buds.
- Ham and Pea Pasta
- Cheesy Ham and Potato Casserole
- Ham and Egg Breakfast Burritos
- Ham, Pineapple, and Cheese Pizza
- Split Pea and Ham Soup
- Ham and Cheese Quiche
- Ham Fried Rice
- Soup beans, fried ham, and cornbread
- Ham salad sandwiches
- Dice it up and freeze in appropriate proportions for later dishes
- Hot ham and swiss grilled cheese
- Ham, broccoli, and rice casserole
- I personally finish slicing my ham and freeze it so many slices per bag so all I have to do when want to make ham for another regular dinner, I just unthaw and cook as desired!
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Leftover ham doesn’t have to mean days of uninteresting meals or wasted food. With a little creativity, you can transform it into dishes that are exciting, delicious, and anything but repetitive. So, don’t just throw it away! Any food can be turned into something else!
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