TOP TIP: Treat it like bacon, and don’t forget the bone! It’s un-Australian to make a Glazed Ham that’s just big enough to serve the exact number you’re catering for. Have leftover ham is practically a Christmas ritual in itself. On Day 1, it’s all exciting to use the leftover ham to make lunch rolls. Day 2, it’s already starting to lose its appeal. By Day 3, you start looking up how long the leftover ham will keep for, and how to freeze it. (Answer here) Day 4, you decide you’ll have one last hurrah before you freeze it. Oh wait, I believe that’s today??! 🤣 So I’m JUST in time! So here you go – 30+ recipes to make using your leftover ham. (And PS, it will be good for at least a 7 – 9 days in the fridge if you store it correctly!)
What to do with Leftover Ham – 30+ recipes
1. RecipeTin Picks
Here are my personal picks for using the precious leftover ham:
2. Leftover Ham recipes
Actual recipes calling for ham! I have more than I realised – I even had to break it down into groups!
Brunch / brekki type things
Meals using ham
4. Ham bone recipes
5. Anything calling for bacon
Did you know you can use ham in virtually any recipe calling for bacon? It adds the same salty pops, and you can even fry it up until golden, just like bacon! Sprinkle it onto a Chicken Salad in place of bacon. Or cook it like you would bacon to form a savoury base for things like Minestrone Soup or Southern Baked Beans. Click here to see all recipes using bacon. Here are some suggestions – nice variety of recipes here! PRO TIP: The only time you cannot substitute ham for bacon is where the bacon is mixed in raw form into something, such as Doner Kebab meat or Sausage Rolls. Need the bacon fat.
6. Add in!
There are so many options for things you can add ham into, whether it’s to add protein, tasty little salty pops or just generally to make it even tastier! Here are some ideas:
Lunches & meals
Breakfast & brunch
Hope that gives your leftover ham a new lease on life! Make the most of it – for most of us, it’s another 12 months before we make another! – Nagi x
Life of Dozer
Dozer would like to put another suggestion on the list for what to do with your leftover ham:
