Leftover ham can be used in a variety of dishes, from sandwiches to casseroles to soups. Here are some ideas for what to do with leftover ham:
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Sandwiches: Use leftover ham slices to make hearty sandwiches with arugula and pesto for a quick weekday lunch. You can also make a ham and cheese sandwich with a quick and simple honey mustard sauce and briny pickles for crunch.
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Soup: Use leftover ham to create scrumptious soup recipes, such as split pea soup with ham or slow cooker split pea soup.
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Casseroles: Ham casseroles are a great way to use up leftover ham. You can make a leftover ham casserole with potatoes, cheese, and cream. Another option is to make a ham and cheese quiche or Croque Monsieur breakfast casserole.
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Pasta: Add diced ham to your favorite pasta salad recipe or macaroni salad.
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Pizza: Top your favorite pizza dough with ham or add it to a frozen pizza.
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Potatoes: Deck out your favorite baked potatoes with butter, sour cream, cheddar, and ham for an easy meal.
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Fried rice: Add leftover ham in place of chicken in a quick fried rice recipe.
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Omelets: Add diced ham to scrambled eggs or omelets.
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Salads: Top a salad with leftover ham slices.
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Ham bone: Dont forget to save the ham bone! Its the secret to an out-of-this-world split pea soup.
Remember to store any leftover ham in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.