A round up of more than 15 Leftover Ham Recipes. Everything from chicken cordon bleu to a croque madame. Enjoy a variety of meals to help you reinvent your holiday ham!

Leftovers after big family holidays are always a must for me. The bonus about making such a huge meal is to use the leftovers! Don’t worry, you won’t feel like you are eating the same thing for days. I have plenty of recipes for you to reinvent your leftover ham in creative new meals.

Chicken Cordon Bleu

4.99 from 587 votes

Chicken Cordon Bleu

My favorite Chicken Cordon Bleu includes rolled up layers of ham and Swiss cheese with a crunchy coating, topped with a simple sauce.

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Everyone’s favorite meal with an easier method for getting the chicken breast thin- no more pounding. Perfect for entertaining or a nice dinner at home without all the fuss! I love it served with mashed potatoes and french green beans!

Monte Cristo Sandwich

5 from 6 votes

Monte Cristo Sandwich

A delicious Monte Cristo Sandwich recipe with ham, turkey and cheese, battered, pan fried and served with powdered sugar and raspberry jam.

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Serve it for lunch or dinner, this quick Monte Cristo sandwich is served in just 20 minutes!

Baked Ham and Swiss Sliders

5 from 42 votes

Baked Ham and Swiss Sliders

These crowd-pleasing Ham and Cheese Sliders start with deli ham and sliced cheese layered in soft Hawaiian rolls and brushed with a buttery Dijon sauce.

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These are the easiest little sandwiches to make for a weeknight meal with some potato salad or baked beans for a fun Saturday or Sunday lunch!

Charro Beans

5 from 96 votes

Charro Beans

These amazing Mexican Charro Beans are made with pinto beans simmering in a boldly flavored broth with bacon, ham, chorizo, chili peppers, tomatoes and spices.

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This recipe is so easy to adapt to what you have on hand, and you will LOVE the bold flavors!

Croque Monsieur

4.99 from 237 votes

Croque Monsieur

Croque Monsieur is a delicious French ham and cheese sandwich, made with gruyere, parmesan, ham and a simple béchamel sauce, toasted in the oven.

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This sandwich is inspired by the trips I’ve taken to Paris, and it satisfies my craving every time!

Stromboli

5 from 11 votes

Stromboli

This easy Stromboli recipe has layers of ham, mozzarella, pepperoni, provolone, and salami, It’s cheesy, flavorful, and always a crowd pleaser!

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Stromboli is such a fun and easy recipe the whole family enjoys helping with! I love to serve it with a big green salad.

Empanadas

5 from 82 votes

Argentine Empanadas

This authentic Argentine Empanadas recipe is so approachable, anyone can make them! The filling ingredients include ground beef, onion, spices, green olives and hard boiled eggs in an easy homemade empanada dough. 

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Use up your ham in a fun flavor twist and make ham and cheese empanadas!

Slow Cooker Leftover Ham Bone Soup

4.98 from 71 votes

Ham Bone Soup

This leftover Ham Bone Soup is our family’s favorite, loaded with vegetables and beans in the most flavorful broth.

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Use your leftover ham bone to make a delicious and healthy soup. So warm and comforting, it will be your favorite after holiday meal!

Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich

5 from 11 votes

Grilled Ham and Cheese

The ultimate Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwiches served with a simple homemade Honey Mustard Sauce.

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A classic grilled ham and cheese sandwich is such an easy leftover ham recipe, with a simple honey mustard sauce the whole family will drool over!

Croque Madame

5 from 10 votes

Croque Madame

Simple and elegant Croque Madame recipe made with ham, gruyere, parmesan cheese, a layer of béchamel sauce, and topped with a fried egg. It’s the most sophisticated ham and cheese sandwich around.

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An elevated ham and cheese sandwich that you will love! It’s elegant, classy, and uses such a delicious and creamy bechamel sauce.

Calzones

4.94 from 45 votes

Calzones

This easy homemade Calzones recipe includes pizza dough stuffed with your favorite pizza toppings, making a fun customizable dinner that everyone loves. Calzones can be made in advance or frozen for an easy freezer meal.

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Chop up your ham and any other veggies you have in your fridge and use them in delicious calzones! Make a bunch and freeze them for another day.

Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches

4.96 from 385 votes

Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches

Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches made with baked eggs and topped with cheese, sausage, bacon, or ham on an English muffin. These make-ahead breakfast sandwiches are easy and delicious.

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Stress-free mornings are made possible with these delicious freezer breakfast sandwiches. Totally customizable and can be made healthier. The directions are in the post for healthier options and ideas.

Cuban Sandwich

5 from 19 votes

Cuban Sandwich (Cubano)

The best Cuban Sandwich recipe is made with tender mojo roasted pork, ham, cheese, and pickles. It will have your mouth watering before it’s even assembled!

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This sandwich will absolutely re-invent your ham leftovers. The combination of the ham and the tender pork is absolutely delicious and will have everyone wanting seconds!

Borracho Beans

4.98 from 38 votes

Borracho Beans

These Borracho beans (“Drunken” beans) are simmered in dark bear to create a bold and flavorful broth with pinto beans, bacon, chilis and spices.

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Serve as a meal with warm tortillas, or as a side dish. It’s flavorful and comforting, especially on a chilly day.

Ham Fried Rice

4.96 from 65 votes

Ham Fried Rice

Easy Ham Fried Rice made with leftover rice and thrown together in less than 20 minutes! 

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Our family’s favorite way to use leftover ham! It’s completely delicious and my whole family–picky eaters included–always ask for seconds.

Potatoes Au Gratin

4.96 from 239 votes

Potatoes Au Gratin

Homemade Potatoes Au Gratin includes layers of thinly sliced potatoes baked in a creamy cheese sauce. It’s luxurious, but easy to make, and a French classic.

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Take these potatoes to the next level by adding 1 ½ cups of chopped ham on top of the potatoes before you pour on the cheese sauce.

Macaroni Salad

4.93 from 26 votes

Macaroni Salad

This easy, classic Macaroni Salad recipe has favorite add-ins like celery, onion, bell pepper and shredded carrot, tossed in a creamy mayo-based dressing.

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Make this classic crowd pleasing salad a little heartier by adding some chopped ham.

Savory Crepes

4.94 from 32 votes

How to Make Crepes

A step-by-step guide for How to Make Crepes in a skillet or frying pan.  This easy crepes recipe includes filling options for sweet, savory, and breakfast crepes.

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Use up your leftover ham by making a batch of savory crepes and filling it with ham, cheese, and any of your favorite veggies.

Italian Pasta Salad

4.98 from 296 votes

Italian Pasta Salad

The BEST Italian Pasta Salad recipe is easy to make, loaded with all the good stuff, and tossed in zesty homemade dressing. It will be the star of your potluck!

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This salad is so flavorful and perfect for meal prepping for the week. Add in some chopped ham to add another delicious element.

I originally shared this post April 2014. Updated December 2023.