Food Comfort Foods Recipe Ideas for Leftover Ham By Midwest Living editors Midwest Living editors Midwest Living's experienced editors create best-in-class travel, lifestyle, food, home and garden content you won't find anywhere else. We're loudly, proudly Midwestern, and we're passionate about helping our audience explore and create through award-winning storytelling. Midwest Living's Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 16, 2023 Trending Videos Leftover ham? No problem. We'll show you how to put it to good use in dishes like soups, waffles, muffins, casseroles, salads, quiches and scones. 01 of 19 Ham and Swiss Waffles with Mustard Sour Cream These scrumptious waffles top our list of favorite ways to use leftover Easter ham. In lieu of baking powder, the batter uses yeast for leavening. This adds a little time to the recipe, but your reward is a more interesting, slightly fermented flavor that complements the savory ham and cheese. View Recipe 02 of 19 Sage Corn Muffins with Ham and Carson Downing Sage means wise. Keep that in mind as you bake these quick muffins and quietly doctor a jar of purchased apple jelly with jalapeño and sage. Easy, creative and delicious! View Recipe 03 of 19 Spring Potato Salad This lightly sweet potato salad, seasoned with jalapeño jelly, uses 8 ounces of finely chopped cooked ham—just what you might need the day after Easter. View Recipe 04 of 19 Lentil-Ham Soup Fresh spinach and sliced carrots add a vitamin-rich veggie punch to this easy slow-cooker soup. Top with shaved Parmesan, if you like. View Recipe 05 of 19 Ham and Mushroom Lasagna This creamy lasagna is simple, too, thanks to jarred Alfredo sauce and no-boil noodles. Favorite Casserole and Hotdish Recipes View Recipe 06 of 19 Ham with Leeks and Dilled Potatoes Make this easy skillet supper with ham, leeks, potatoes and asparagus, all topped with Havarti cheese. View Recipe 07 of 19 Fennel and Bean Ham-Bone Soup Low-cal, low-fat and economical to boot! Boiling the bone with the beans and vegetables gives the broth major ham flavor. View Recipe 08 of 19 Ham-and-Cheddar Scones Cheddar cheese, ham, dill and Dijon mustard flavor these hearty scones. View Recipe 09 of 19 Greens, Beans & Ham Saute Great Northern beans, ham strips and spinach for a side dish that's ready in just 20 minutes. Great Recipes for Canned or Dry Beans View Recipe 10 of 19 Wild Rice-Ham Soup This easy slow-cooker soup is a great way to use leftover ham. For extra color and nutrition, stir in chopped red sweet pepper for the last 30 minutes and add shredded fresh spinach just before serving. Hearty Slow-Cooker Soups, Stews and Chilies View Recipe 11 of 19 Hash Brown Casserole A crispy, savory crust of cheese, crushed cornflakes and butter tops a combination of ham, hash brown potatoes, cubed cheese, condensed soup and sour cream. A family (and potluck) favorite! View Recipe 12 of 19 Greens, Eggs and Ham Potato Salad Loaded with protein and fresh greens, this is a simple yet flavorful potato salad. View Recipe 13 of 19 Creamy Potato Casserole A little chopped ham, wedges of potatoes and a cream cheese-Gruyère sauce fill this comfort food casserole. Crushed bagel chips make a crunchy topping. View Recipe 14 of 19 Any-Flavor Mini Quiche Talk about easy! You can prep these delicious little quiches the night before, or make them in the morning while the oven preheats.You can use whatever meat, cheese and veggies you have on hand. Quiche Recipes For Any Meal View Recipe 15 of 19 Swiss-Potato Breakfast Casserole With just 180 calories per serving, this meal is lighter than many casserole options. But it combines favorite flavors, including ham, eggs, cheese and potatoes. View Recipe 16 of 19 Brussels Sprouts with Ham and Leeks Dry-cured country ham adds smoky-salty flavor to veggies, but regular ham will work as well. Fresh Brussels Sprouts Recipes View Recipe 17 of 19 Asparagus-Ham Bake Bake a breakfast or brunch casserole with cubed ham, fresh or frozen asparagus, rice and Swiss cheese. A sprinkle of panko mixed with melted butter gives the dish a crispy topping. View Recipe 18 of 19 Ultimate Grilled Ham-and-Cheese Sandwich This gooey mess of caramelized onion and barbecue sauce also tastes great as a cold sandwich. (And did you know caramelized onions freezes well? Make extra for topping burgers, pizzas and more.) Super Sandwich Recipes View Recipe 19 of 19 Jambalaya Pizza Top a crispy rice "crust" with smoked sausage, ham, shrimp, celery, onion, and sweet pepper for a Creole-inspired pizza. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit