• The days following Easter and Christmas are two of the biggest days for yearly ham consumption, after the holidays themselves. This page gives ideas for ways to use all that leftover ham, from Croque-monsieur sandwiches to casseroles and soups. Leftover ham can easily be incorporated into many meals, and is edible hot or cold.

• Fast Facts

  1. Promptly refrigerate all leftover ham
  2. Save the ham bones to use in your soup or stock
  3. Can be frozen once it has been cooked, it should last one to two monthsUSDA: Ham and Food Safety
  4. Pairs well with potatoes, pasta and beans
  5. Adds flavor to plain dishes

• Ham Leftover Recipe Ideas

  1. Ham Sandwich
  2. Split Pea Soup
  3. Omelets
  4. Croque-monsieur
  5. Ham Pot Pie
  6. Added to Macaroni and Cheese
  7. Ham and Potatoes Au Gratin
  8. Quiche
  9. Ham Loaf
  10. Baked Beans
  11. Pork Fried Rice

• Ham Safety

  A ham that is sold uncooked, but appears ready-to-eat, must be labeled as such, and must include cooking instructions on the label. Fresh hams must reach 160 degrees F to be safe. To prevent contamination of leftover cooked ham, reheat the meat to 165 degrees F. Previously cooked vacuum-packaged and spiral-cut hams are safe to eat cold.USDA: Ham and Food Safety

• Related Mahalo Pages

  Ham | How to Cook a Ham | How to Smoke a Ham | How to Choose a Ham | How to Cook a Country Ham | How to Carve a Ham | How to Glaze a Ham | How to Make Quiche | Christmas Ham | Ham Recipes | Country Ham | Pork | Croque-monsieur | Casseroles | How to Cook an Easter Ham

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