10 Easy Leftover Ham Recipes That Are Healthy
Leftover Ham Recipes are the best option to utilize ham that has not been fully consumed in a previous meal. Instead of wasting these leftovers, you can repurpose them into new, different dishes. And we will present you with an amazing list of recipes to follow in this regard. From casseroles, delicious soups, and pasta to salads, leftover ham can be a versatile star ingredient and surely great to make healthier eatable by yourself without much expense.
Leftover Ham Recipes
Combining ham with nutritious ingredients, emphasizing fiber-rich elements like legumes and whole grains, and being mindful of sodium intake can transform leftover ham into wholesome, well-rounded meals that contribute to a balanced diet. So why wait, get the ingredients in hand, and turn the leftover ham into tastier edibles by yourself in no time?
Baked Denver Omelet
Ingredients
- ½ cup chopped red bell pepper (chop veggies small)
- ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
- ⅓ cup chopped yellow onion
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 cup (heaping) chopped cooked ham (I used a fully cooked bone-in ham steak)*
- 8 large eggs
- ⅓ cup milk
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Sliced avocados , for serving (optional)
- Chopped chives and hot sauce , for serving (optional)
Ham And Cheddar Zucchini Frittata
Ingredients
- 2 cups zucchini about 2 small size
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 6 large eggs
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup ham chopped
- cup of cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Ham And Cheese Breakfast Enchiladas
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups cubed and cooked ham
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- 2 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 10 flour tortillas, (6-8 inches)
- 1 ¼ cup half-and-half
- 4 whole eggs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon flour
- salsa, sour cream, and additional green onions for serving
Savory Ham And Cheese Waffles
INGREDIENTS
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 ¾ cup 2% or whole milk
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 envelope (¼ ounce) dry yeast
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup grated sharp Cheddar
- ½ cup minced ham
- 2 tablespoons minced chives or green onion tops
Sweet Potato Hash With Sausage
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound sweet potatoes peeled, cut into 1 inch pieces, and cooked until tender
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 pound breakfast sausage casings removed
- ½ cup red onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 4 fried eggs
Potato Ham And Cheese Crescent Mini Quiches
Ingredients
- 8 oz Pillsbury Crescent Rolls 1 can
- 6 large eggs
- ½ cup half and half
- ½ cup ham cooked and diced
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup potatoes cooked and diced - approximately one potato
- salt and pepper to taste
Slow Cooker Cheesy Ham Chowder
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs. russet potatoes, peeled and diced into ½" cubes (about 3 medium-sized potatoes)
- 20 oz canned corn (drained), or frozen corn (thawed)
- 4 cups cubed ham steaks, diced into ½" cubes
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 ribs celery, diced
- 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 4 cups chicken stock (or broth)
- 2 cups whole Milk
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoon fresh minced parsley
- extra parsley, pepper and cheese, for garnish
Creamy Ham And Tortellini Soup With White Beans
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ½ large onion, chopped
- 1 celery rib, chopped
- 1 carrot, peeled and chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 chicken bouillon cube, crushed
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chopped ham
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
Split Pea Soup
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cups water
- 1 pound ham steak, skin removed, cut into quarters (see note)
- 3 slices (4 oz) thick-cut bacon, left whole (see note)
- 1 pound green split peas (about 2 cups), picked through and rinsed
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme, plus more for serving
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 medium carrots, cut into ½-inch pieces
- 1 medium celery rib, cut into ¼-inch pieces
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh croutons, for serving (optional; see instructions below)
Chicken And Ham Wild Rice Soup
Instructions
- Melt butter in a 6 quart pot over medium-high heat.
- Add celery, carrots, and onions. Saute until tender crisp.
- Stir in flour and mixture will become lumpy.
- Add chicken broth and milk. Stir until the lumps are gone.
- Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until it starts to thicken.
- Add chicken, ham and cooked wild rice.
- Continue heating, stirring often as the soup thickens, until it starts to boil and the chicken, ham and wild rice are hot.
- Taste to see if you need to add salt and more pepper. (I added 1 teaspoon of salt and another ½ teaspoon of pepper.)
