{"id":439944,"date":"2025-10-16T09:29:26","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T02:29:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/?p=439944"},"modified":"2026-03-26T21:05:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T14:05:59","slug":"recipes-with-leftover-christmas-ham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/recipes-with-leftover-christmas-ham\/","title":{"rendered":"6+ Best Recipes to Transform Leftover Christmas Ham into Delicious Meals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Leftover Christmas ham can feel like a blessing or a challenge when the excitement of the holiday is over. Instead of letting it sit in the fridge, why not turn it into something mouthwatering? Get ready to discover three delightful recipes that will make your leftover ham the star of the meal!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 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-christmas-ham\/#Ham_and_Cheese_Quiche\" >Ham and Cheese Quiche<\/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-christmas-ham\/#Ham_and_Pineapple_Fried_Rice\" >Ham and Pineapple Fried Rice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/recipes-with-leftover-christmas-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_Quiche\"><\/span>Ham and Cheese Quiche<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 Quiche\" title=\"Ham and Cheese Quiche\" \/><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:IndianRed\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/easy-ham-and-cheese-quiche-1760532993.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Ham and Cheese Quiche\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/241251\/creamy-ham-and-cheese-quiche\/\" target=\"_blank\">Easy Ham and Cheese Quiche<\/a><\/strong> from Allrecipes<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.9 (197 reviews). <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:SteelBlue\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/easy-quiche-recipe-1760532993.jpg\" alt=\"Easy Quiche Recipe\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spendwithpennies.com\/easy-quiche-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\">Easy Quiche Recipe<\/a><\/strong> from Spend With Pennies<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (1712 reviews). Total Time: 50 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Chocolate\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ham-and-cheese-quiche-1760532993.jpg\" alt=\"Ham and Cheese Quiche\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepioneerwoman.com\/food-cooking\/recipes\/a41805127\/ham-and-cheese-quiche-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ham and Cheese Quiche<\/a><\/strong> from The Pioneer Woman<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (3 reviews). Total Time: 50 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>This savory quiche is a wonderful way to brighten up your breakfast or brunch table. With creamy eggs, melted cheese, and the smoky flavor of ham, each slice is a little piece of heaven. The flaky crust adds just the right amount of texture to complement the filling.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 pre-made pie crust<\/li>\n<li>1 cup diced leftover Christmas ham<\/li>\n<li>1 cup shredded cheese (like Swiss or cheddar)<\/li>\n<li>4 large eggs<\/li>\n<li>1 cup milk<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This recipe is popular because it\u2019s super customizable. You can throw in any veggies you have on hand, like spinach or bell peppers, to make it even more colorful and nutritious. Plus, it\u2019s a fantastic way to use up that delicious ham while creating a dish that feels fancy but is easy to whip up. A slice of this quiche with a side salad or fresh fruit makes for a delightful meal any time of day!<\/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-and-cheese-quiche-savory-spoon-1760533010.jpg\" alt=\"Ham and Cheese Quiche | Savory Spoon\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/savoryspoonspices\/videos\/ham-and-cheese-quiche\/1459544648038397\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ham and Cheese Quiche | Savory Spoon<\/a><br \/><small>(facebook.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/quiche-lorraine-with-homemade-crust-ham-and-cheese-1760533010.jpg\" alt=\"Quiche Lorraine with Homemade Crust | Ham and Cheese ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=uOyuzKlvKek\" target=\"_blank\">Quiche Lorraine with Homemade Crust | Ham and Cheese &#8230;<\/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\/southern-ham-cheese-quiche-easy-creamy-so-delicious-1760533010.jpg\" alt=\"Southern Ham &amp; Cheese Quiche | Easy, Creamy &amp; So Delicious!\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=68NbnMahB6A\" target=\"_blank\">Southern Ham &amp; Cheese Quiche | Easy, Creamy &amp; So Delicious!<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ham_and_Pineapple_Fried_Rice\"><\/span>Ham and Pineapple Fried Rice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/939040\/pexels-photo-939040.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Ham and Pineapple Fried Rice\" title=\"Ham and Pineapple Fried Rice\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Valeria Boltneva on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/round-ceramic-plate-filled-with-sliced-watermelon-pineapple-and-carrots-939040\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:OldLace\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/leftover-ham-fried-rice-with-pineapple-1760532998.jpg\" alt=\"Leftover Ham Fried Rice with Pineapple\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/omnivorescookbook.com\/vegetables-egg-and-ham-fried-rice\/\" target=\"_blank\">Leftover Ham Fried Rice with Pineapple<\/a><\/strong> from Omnivore&#039;s Cookbook<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.9 (12 reviews). Total Time: 25 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:LemonChiffon\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ham-pineapple-fried-rice-recipe-by-tasty-1760532998.jpg\" alt=\"Ham &amp; Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe by Tasty\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tasty.co\/recipe\/ham-pineapple-fried-rice\" target=\"_blank\">Ham &amp; Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe by Tasty<\/a><\/strong> from Tasty<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.8 (967 reviews). Total Time: 35 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:HoneyDew\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ham-and-pineapple-fried-rice-1760532998.jpg\" alt=\"Ham and Pineapple Fried Rice\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/themodernproper.com\/ham-and-pineapple-fried-rice\" target=\"_blank\">Ham and Pineapple Fried Rice<\/a><\/strong> from The Modern Proper<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (2 reviews). <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>Fried rice is a fantastic dish that brings together a mix of flavors and textures, and this version with ham and pineapple is no exception. The salty ham pairs beautifully with the sweet bursts of pineapple, making every bite a delightful combination. It&#8217;s a quick dish that can be ready in under 30 minutes!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)<\/li>\n<li>1 cup diced leftover Christmas ham<\/li>\n<li>1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons soy sauce<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons vegetable oil<\/li>\n<li>2 eggs, beaten<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup frozen peas and carrots<\/li>\n<li>2 green onions, chopped<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This dish is loved for its versatility and speed. You can easily add more veggies like bell peppers or broccoli, depending on what you have on hand. Not only does it help in using that leftover ham, but it\u2019s also a fun way to get the kids involved in the kitchen\u2014just let them stir and mix! The bright colors and contrasting flavors make this fried rice a hit at any table.<\/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-pineapple-fried-rice-recipe-by-tasty-1760533013.jpg\" alt=\"Ham &amp; Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe by Tasty\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tasty.co\/recipe\/ham-pineapple-fried-rice\" target=\"_blank\">Ham &amp; Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe by Tasty<\/a><br \/><small>(tasty.co)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/quick-ham-pineapple-fried-rice-recipe-tasty-tuesdays-1760533013.jpg\" alt=\"Quick Ham Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe - Tasty Tuesday&#039;s ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=YxnlCVONFDY\" target=\"_blank\">Quick Ham Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe &#8211; Tasty Tuesday&#039;s &#8230;<\/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\/pineapple-ham-fried-rice-roti-n-rice-1760533013.jpg\" alt=\"Pineapple Ham Fried Rice | Roti n Rice\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mPEyxOUHnbY\" target=\"_blank\">Pineapple Ham Fried Rice | Roti n Rice<\/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:ForestGreen\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/delicious-ham-and-potato-soup-1760533006.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 (15 reviews). Total Time: 40 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:PaleGreen\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/easy-and-comforting-ham-and-potato-soup-1760533006.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 class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:GhostWhite\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ham-and-potato-soup-1760533006.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 hr 40 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>Warm and comforting, this ham and potato soup is like a big hug in a bowl. With creamy potatoes and chunks of savory ham, it\u2019s the perfect dish for a chilly evening. You\u2019ll love how hearty and filling it is, making it a complete meal all on its own.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 tablespoons butter<\/li>\n<li>1 onion, chopped<\/li>\n<li>3 cups diced potatoes (about 4 medium potatoes)<\/li>\n<li>4 cups chicken or vegetable broth<\/li>\n<li>1 cup diced leftover Christmas ham<\/li>\n<li>1 cup milk or heavy cream<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon thyme (dried or fresh)<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<li>Chopped parsley for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This soup is especially popular during the colder months, as it&#8217;s incredibly filling and packed with flavor. The creaminess of the potatoes combined with the smoky ham creates a wonderful balance that will warm you from the inside out. Serve it with some crusty bread for dipping, and you&#8217;ll have a meal that everyone will rave about. Plus, it\u2019s a great way to sneak in some veggies without anyone noticing!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Turn your leftover Christmas ham into mouthwatering dishes with these three creative recipes that will have everyone asking for seconds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":446187,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":6,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[7803],"internal_tag":[24707],"class_list":["post-439944","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-meat","tag-christmas-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/439944","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=439944"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/439944\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":558518,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/439944\/revisions\/558518"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/446187"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=439944"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=439944"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=439944"},{"taxonomy":"internal_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal_tag?post=439944"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}