{"id":434319,"date":"2025-10-15T16:57:40","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T09:57:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/?p=434319"},"modified":"2026-01-11T06:59:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T23:59:59","slug":"recipes-with-leftover-holiday-ham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/recipes-with-leftover-holiday-ham\/","title":{"rendered":"3+ Favorite Recipes to Transform Your Leftover Holiday Ham into Delicious Meals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Leftover holiday ham can feel like a treasure trove of tasty possibilities just waiting to be explored. Instead of letting it sit in the fridge, why not turn it into fabulous meals that will wow your family? These two recipes are not just easy; they&#8217;re packed with flavor and creativity that will make your taste buds sing!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Recipe List and Variations<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/recipes-with-leftover-holiday-ham\/#Ham_and_Cheese_Breakfast_Casserole\" >Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/recipes-with-leftover-holiday-ham\/#Ham_and_Potato_Soup\" >Ham and Potato Soup<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ham_and_Cheese_Breakfast_Casserole\"><\/span>Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/34298480\/pexels-photo-34298480.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole\" title=\"Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Fernando on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/delicious-ham-and-cheese-croissant-close-up-34298480\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:CornflowerBlue\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/easy-ham-and-cheese-breakfast-casserole-1760481138.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/284780\/easy-ham-and-cheese-breakfast-casserole\/\" target=\"_blank\">Easy Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole<\/a><\/strong> from Allrecipes<\/p>\n<p><small>Total Time: 1 hr 5 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Violet\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ham-and-cheese-breakfast-casserole-1760481138.jpg\" alt=\"Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/iambaker.net\/breakfast-casserole\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole<\/a><\/strong> from I Am Baker<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (14 reviews). Total Time: 1 hr 30 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:PaleVioletRed\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ham-and-cheese-breakfast-casserole-recipe-1760481138.jpg\" alt=\"Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole Recipe\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/showmetheyummy.com\/ham-and-cheese-breakfast-casserole-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole Recipe<\/a><\/strong> from Show Me the Yummy<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.9 (107 reviews). Total Time: 1 hr 10 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>This delightful breakfast casserole combines the savory goodness of ham with creamy cheese and fluffy eggs, creating a warm and comforting dish that\u2019s perfect for any morning. The layers of flavor meld beautifully, making it a crowd-pleaser for brunch or a cozy family breakfast. The best part? You can prepare it the night before and simply pop it in the oven in the morning!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 cups diced leftover ham<\/li>\n<li>6 large eggs<\/li>\n<li>1 cup milk<\/li>\n<li>2 cups shredded cheddar cheese<\/li>\n<li>4 cups cubed bread (preferably day-old)<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon mustard (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This casserole is special because it transforms simple ingredients into a hearty meal that brings everyone to the table. The combination of ham and cheese is a classic comfort food pairing, and the addition of mustard gives it a slight tang, enhancing the flavors. Plus, you can customize it by adding veggies like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition, making it a versatile dish to suit your taste!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ham-cheese-brunch-bake-delish-1760481144.jpg\" alt=\"Ham &amp; Cheese Brunch Bake | Delish\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3hSBAmiylr0\" target=\"_blank\">Ham &amp; Cheese Brunch Bake | Delish<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ham-egg-hashbrown-casserole-easy-christmas-breakfast-1760481144.jpg\" alt=\"Ham Egg &amp; Hashbrown Casserole | Easy Christmas Breakfast\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=REPuTUivMZI\" target=\"_blank\">Ham Egg &amp; Hashbrown Casserole | Easy Christmas Breakfast<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/3-breakfast-casseroles-you-need-to-try-easy-delicious-1760481144.jpg\" alt=\"3 Breakfast Casseroles You NEED to Try (Easy &amp; Delicious)\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=l4zxDmRPRCQ\" target=\"_blank\">3 Breakfast Casseroles You NEED to Try (Easy &amp; Delicious)<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ham_and_Potato_Soup\"><\/span>Ham and Potato Soup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/30852892\/pexels-photo-30852892.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Ham and Potato Soup\" title=\"Ham and Potato Soup\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Gundula Vogel on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/hearty-russian-solyanka-soup-with-bread-30852892\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Salmon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/delicious-ham-and-potato-soup-1760481140.jpg\" alt=\"Delicious Ham and Potato Soup\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/56927\/delicious-ham-and-potato-soup\/\" target=\"_blank\">Delicious Ham and Potato Soup<\/a><\/strong> from Allrecipes<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.9 (15005 reviews). Total Time: 40 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Cornsilk\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ham-and-potato-soup-1760481140.jpg\" alt=\"Ham and Potato Soup\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplyrecipes.com\/recipes\/ham_and_potato_soup\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ham and Potato Soup<\/a><\/strong> from Simply Recipes<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (29 reviews). Total Time: 1 h 40 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:LavenderBlush\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/easy-and-comforting-ham-and-potato-soup-1760481140.jpg\" alt=\"Easy and Comforting Ham and Potato Soup\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bakingmischief.com\/easy-and-comforting-ham-and-potato-soup\/\" target=\"_blank\">Easy and Comforting Ham and Potato Soup<\/a><\/strong> from Baking Mischief<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.9 (415 reviews). Total Time: 30 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>Warm and hearty, ham and potato soup is like a cozy hug in a bowl. The creamy broth, loaded with tender potatoes and chunks of savory ham, offers a satisfying meal that\u2019s perfect for chilly days. This soup is incredibly easy to whip up and can simmer on the stove while you relax or catch up on your favorite shows!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 cups diced leftover ham<\/li>\n<li>4 large potatoes, peeled and diced<\/li>\n<li>1 onion, chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 carrots, sliced<\/li>\n<li>4 cups chicken or vegetable broth<\/li>\n<li>1 cup heavy cream<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<li>Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This soup stands out because it\u2019s creamy, comforting, and packed with flavor. The combination of potatoes and ham makes it a filling dish that warms you up from the inside out. It\u2019s also a perfect recipe for using up those leftover holiday goodies while creating something that feels special enough to serve to guests. Plus, it stores well in the fridge, so you can enjoy it for days to come!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Turn your leftover holiday ham into mouthwatering dishes with these two creative recipes that will make your taste buds sing and leave you craving more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":434544,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":2,"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[2181],"internal_tag":[],"class_list":["post-434319","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dinner","tag-holiday-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/434319","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=434319"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/434319\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/434544"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=434319"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=434319"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=434319"},{"taxonomy":"internal_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal_tag?post=434319"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}