I bought the half ham from Costco you mentioned earlier in the week and made it for Easter. It was fantastic and the perfect size for our small sized celebration this year. Plus, there is plenty leftover for all of those tasty leftover recipes. So excited!!
Jennifer
We made the ham and cheese sliders yesterday and today I made a hashbrown casserole topped with chopped up ham. I think I will freeze the rest for maybe ham and cheese quesadillas or another casserole. I love having ham in the freezer to use.
April
Hands down Ham and Bean Soup!
We usually make a huge crockpot full along with cornbread, crackers and cheese on the side…freinds and family bring along desserts and we have a movie, game, get together after the holidays
Jessica Fisher
Sounds like such a fun party!
Janet
We have several recipes for leftover ham. Our favorites include ham and potato soup; deviled ham sandwiches; ham and pinto beans; and ham tetrazzini.
karen J
I’m in agreement with Stephanie on spiral cut hams. We just don’t like them nearly as much as bone in butts. Our ham salad is similar-I put ham odds and ends (fat removed) into the food processor with dill pickles, green onion, and mayo and give it a spin. It is so addictively good on crackers, squishy white rolls, and in sandwiches. No need to add salt-it is plenty salty and delicious.
We also add leftover ham to jamalaya, along with leftover chicken or shrimp.
When we were in France years ago we loved Croque Monsieurs. I’m happy you included the recipe. Thanks.
Stephanie M.
I’m not sure about where you live but here if we spend $400.00 in the supermarket where I go within a certain time period, we get a free ham. Only problem is is that it is a ham shank. My father once told me that the butt portion is better because the bone is smaller and there is more meat. That said, I always get the butt portion but they are not for free but they are at a reduced price. I ended up spending about $2.00 on a 12.42 oz. ham that was originally marked at $1.89 per pound and would have otherwise cost $23.47. So for $2.00, I got what I really wanted. They also put on sale the spiral hams but I’ve had those too and find that the middle part is not cut through and since the slices are so thin, they get dried out. Here are a couple of things I enjoy making out of the leftover ham:
Ham and Noodle Casserole
1 lb. noodles or any other pasta
2 cups cooked ham cubes
1 cup diced swiss cheese (deli style)
1 diced green bell pepper
1 large onion, chopped
1 egg
2 TBS. oil
1 can sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup sour cream
salt and pepper to taste
Cook noodles and drain. Return to pot. Butter coat a large casserole dish. Sautee in 2 TBS. oil, peppers and onions till soft. Combine egg with sour cream. To pot, combine noodles, ham, peppers, onions, mushrooms, swiss cheese, salt and pepper, egg and sour cream; Toss well. Pour into casserole and dot with butter. Top with parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes covered. Remove cover and cook an additional 10 minutes.
Cheddar Ham Chowder
2 cups water
2 cups peeled potatoes
1/2 cup sliced carrots
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
2 cups half and half
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 (16 oz.) can corn, drained
1 1/2 cups cubed ham
In a large pot, bring the water, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, salt and pepper to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8 – 10 minutes or until vegetables are just tender. Remove from heat; do not drain.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Blend in flour. Add the cream all at once; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add cheese and stir until melted. Stir into the un drained vegetables; return large pot to the heat; add corn and ham, heat thoroughly; stirring occasionally.
And, of course:
Ham salad sammies:
Chop ham into tiny pieces; add chopped pickle and mayo. Spread on a thick and crusty bread. Yum!
But this year, I am going to try the very delicious looking croque monsieur sammies. They look so wonderful and I know my family is going to love these, for sure. Maybe some tomato basil soup to go with it.
Eva
Stephanie M, we just tried your cheddar ham chowder recipe, and the family loved it. Thank you for sharing!
Julia
I bought the half ham from Costco you mentioned earlier in the week and made it for Easter. It was fantastic and the perfect size for our small sized celebration this year. Plus, there is plenty leftover for all of those tasty leftover recipes. So excited!!
Jennifer
We made the ham and cheese sliders yesterday and today I made a hashbrown casserole topped with chopped up ham. I think I will freeze the rest for maybe ham and cheese quesadillas or another casserole. I love having ham in the freezer to use.
April
Hands down Ham and Bean Soup!
We usually make a huge crockpot full along with cornbread, crackers and cheese on the side…freinds and family bring along desserts and we have a movie, game, get together after the holidays
Jessica Fisher
Sounds like such a fun party!
Janet
We have several recipes for leftover ham. Our favorites include ham and potato soup; deviled ham sandwiches; ham and pinto beans; and ham tetrazzini.
karen J
I’m in agreement with Stephanie on spiral cut hams. We just don’t like them nearly as much as bone in butts. Our ham salad is similar-I put ham odds and ends (fat removed) into the food processor with dill pickles, green onion, and mayo and give it a spin. It is so addictively good on crackers, squishy white rolls, and in sandwiches. No need to add salt-it is plenty salty and delicious.
We also add leftover ham to jamalaya, along with leftover chicken or shrimp.
When we were in France years ago we loved Croque Monsieurs. I’m happy you included the recipe. Thanks.
Stephanie M.
I’m not sure about where you live but here if we spend $400.00 in the supermarket where I go within a certain time period, we get a free ham. Only problem is is that it is a ham shank. My father once told me that the butt portion is better because the bone is smaller and there is more meat. That said, I always get the butt portion but they are not for free but they are at a reduced price. I ended up spending about $2.00 on a 12.42 oz. ham that was originally marked at $1.89 per pound and would have otherwise cost $23.47. So for $2.00, I got what I really wanted. They also put on sale the spiral hams but I’ve had those too and find that the middle part is not cut through and since the slices are so thin, they get dried out. Here are a couple of things I enjoy making out of the leftover ham:
Ham and Noodle Casserole
1 lb. noodles or any other pasta
2 cups cooked ham cubes
1 cup diced swiss cheese (deli style)
1 diced green bell pepper
1 large onion, chopped
1 egg
2 TBS. oil
1 can sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup sour cream
salt and pepper to taste
Cook noodles and drain. Return to pot. Butter coat a large casserole dish. Sautee in 2 TBS. oil, peppers and onions till soft. Combine egg with sour cream. To pot, combine noodles, ham, peppers, onions, mushrooms, swiss cheese, salt and pepper, egg and sour cream; Toss well. Pour into casserole and dot with butter. Top with parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes covered. Remove cover and cook an additional 10 minutes.
Cheddar Ham Chowder
2 cups water
2 cups peeled potatoes
1/2 cup sliced carrots
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup flour
2 cups half and half
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 (16 oz.) can corn, drained
1 1/2 cups cubed ham
In a large pot, bring the water, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, salt and pepper to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8 – 10 minutes or until vegetables are just tender. Remove from heat; do not drain.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Blend in flour. Add the cream all at once; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add cheese and stir until melted. Stir into the un drained vegetables; return large pot to the heat; add corn and ham, heat thoroughly; stirring occasionally.
And, of course:
Ham salad sammies:
Chop ham into tiny pieces; add chopped pickle and mayo. Spread on a thick and crusty bread. Yum!
But this year, I am going to try the very delicious looking croque monsieur sammies. They look so wonderful and I know my family is going to love these, for sure. Maybe some tomato basil soup to go with it.
Eva
Stephanie M, we just tried your cheddar ham chowder recipe, and the family loved it. Thank you for sharing!