What to make with leftover ham

Spicy Italian Pasta Salad with Ham

Crushed red pepper and pepperoncini add a subtle kick to this ham and vinaigrette pasta salad.

Recipe: Salad with pasta, ham and pickled peppers

Tall quiche on a potato crust

How can you make ham and cheese quiche even better? Bake it on a crispy potato crust—it's the perfect breakfast for a crowd.

Recipe: Quiche on a potato crust with a filling of ham and cheese

Pizza with ham, spinach and potatoes

Pizza night is taken to a whole new level: Molly makes a fun twist on the classic meat and potato combination. Slice ham thickly, then layer it on no-knead dough with potatoes, spinach, and mozzarella.

Recipe: Pizza with ham, spinach and potatoes

Lentil soup with peas and ham

More soup, please! The sweet peas in this lentil soup pair wonderfully with the salty ham and slightly tart yogurt.

Recipe: Lentil, pea and ham soup

Ham and Swiss Cheese Sandwiches

All the ingredients for a wonderful French country picnic come together in one hot cheese sandwich.

Recipe: Garlic Hot Ham and Swiss Cheese Sandwich

Sweet and spicy fried rice with ham

Combine sweet chili sauce and chili oil for a sweet-and-spicy dressing for rice, ham, and shiitake mushrooms.

Recipe: Fried rice with vegetables and ham

Quiche with ham and spinach

Make this quiche even richer by adding Monterey Jack cheese to the spinach and ham filling.

Recipe: Quiche with ham and spinach

Cheese dip with country ham

Ham and cheese are always a winning combination, especially in the form of a gooey baked dip. The salty ham perfectly complements Trisha's cheese appetizer, which is also topped with crispy chopped pecans.

Recipe: Cheese dip with ham

Fried couscous with mustard greens and ham

Mustard greens are known for their distinctive, bitter flavor. To complement them, we add other bold flavors like garlic and salty ham. If you have some whole-grain mustard or hot sauce, try adding them before serving.

Recipe: Fried ptitim with mustard greens and ham

Pasta salad with Spanish ham and Manchego

Enjoy the flavors of Spanish cuisine with this pasta salad: it contains ham, Manchego cheese and smoked paprika.

Recipe: Pasta salad with ham and Manchego cheese

Ham and Celery Salad

Not sure what to do with leftover ham after Easter? Try this quick and easy salad with ham, zesty mustard, and crispy celery. Enjoy it on its own or as a sandwich filling.

Recipe: Ham and pickle sandwich

Quinoa Breakfast Salad with Ham and Peppers

This breakfast salad contains all the ingredients of a Western omelet: egg, ham, peppers, onions, and cheese. But unlike an omelet, this salad contains a whopping 6 grams of fiber!

Recipe: Egg rolls and salad with quinoa, ham, and bell peppers for breakfast

Spaghetti with ham and brie cheese

Elevate a simple spaghetti dinner by adding slices of ham and creamy brie.

Recipe: Spaghetti with ham and brie cheese

Ham and apple jam sandwich

This is the best ham sandwich you'll ever try! Thick slices of caraway seed bread add a warmth, apple jelly adds a sweet tang, and toasted pecans provide texture.

Recipe: Black bread sandwiches with ham

Strata "according to grandma's recipe"

Grandmothers know how to make a hearty dish from leftover cheese and bread. This recipe is anything but strict, so use whatever cheese, leafy greens, meat, or bread you have on hand.

Recipe: Grandma's casserole

Pasta Carbonara with Country Ham

What's the most beautiful way to serve pasta? Roll it into a nest and top with sliced ​​ham and Parmesan.

Recipe: Festive Ham and Spaghetti Carbonara

Potato nests with peas, ham and cream cheese

This elegant appetizer is easy to make with simple ingredients. Press frozen grated potatoes into mini muffin tins, add a filling of ham, peas, and lemon cream cheese, and bake for crispy "nests." Serve for Easter or at a spring cocktail party.

Recipe: Potato nests with green peas, ham and cream cheese

Jambalaya with shrimp and ham

Ellie combines land and sea in this hearty dish. If you like it spicy, try adding a little hot pepper sauce at the end.

Recipe: Jambalaya with ham and shrimp

Cornbread, Ham, and Kale Casserole

The combination of ham and green vegetables is always incredibly delicious. Prepare this hearty casserole as directed, or modify it based on your available ingredients.

Recipe: Corn casserole with ham and kale for breakfast

Scones with ham and cheese spread

Trisha's recipe makes it super easy to create something unique with leftover ham. She adds sliced ​​ham to a buttermilk batter, then tops each scone with a pimento cheese spread and chives.

Recipe: Layered buns filled with ham and cheese, green onions, and pimento

Gnocchi casserole with ham and peas

A one-pan dish topped with golden, melted cheese? Yes, please! Potato gnocchi, ham, and peas are coated in a creamy sauce flavored with thyme. Top with grated Gruyere or Swiss cheese and broil until melted.

Recipe: Cheese casserole with Italian dumplings, ham and green peas

Quiche with vegetables and ham on a potato crust

Trisha's ham quiche, with a frozen crust of grated potatoes, is both simple and delicious. Got any leftover vegetables in the fridge? Feel free to add them too!

Recipe: Ham quiche on a potato crust

Mac and cheese

"Mac 'n' cheese is for kids." Who are we kidding when we say that? Giada knows adults love this dish too. The ham chunks and melted mozzarella make it even more delicious.

Recipe: Egg noodles baked with ham and three cheeses

Smoked Ham Scone Sandwiches

Ham and honey complement each other beautifully—it's no surprise that chef Amanda Freytag makes this mouth-watering sandwich with thinly sliced ​​ham. The slightly sweet scones contain, you guessed it, honey.

Recipe: Sandwiches made from layered buns with homemade smoked ham

Potato gratin with ham

Ree's potato gratin recipe is well worth the effort. For best results, slice the potatoes very thinly—and add plenty of cheese!

Recipe: Potato casserole with ham

Creamy soup with turkey and ham

Spring is also a great time to enjoy a bowl of delicious soup. This creamy cheese soup contains ham, turkey, and bacon.

Recipe: Hot Brown Soup

Corn muffins with egg and ham

These breakfast muffins contain a surprise! Corn muffins are a great way to use up ham and other leftover ingredients from Easter.

Recipe: Corn muffins with ham, cheese and a whole egg

Orecchiette with ham and leeks

Leeks and peas come together in a vibrant pasta perfect for spring. Pair this dish with some leftover ham from Easter; it pairs beautifully with the slightly sweet peas.

Recipe: Real Italian dumplings

Fried potatoes with country ham

Fried potatoes without a grater—everyone will love this! Damaris cooks them in a cast-iron skillet for the crispiest results.

Recipe: Mashed and fried potatoes with ham

Barley risotto with mushrooms and ham

The secret to this mushroom risotto is quick-cooking pearl barley. Sliced ​​ham adds a salty note to the hearty, flavorful dish.

Recipe: Pearl barley risotto with ham and mushrooms

Casserole with cheese and ham

Slice some ham and add it to this cheesy casserole. It's a great way to use up leftovers from the holiday table (like roasted vegetables).

Recipe: Ham and Cheese Casserole

Gratin with ham and vegetables

Toasting bread crumbs in butter will give you the perfect golden crust on this decadent potato casserole.

Recipe: Gratin with ham and vegetables

Ham and cheese sandwich in a waffle iron

Make a bunch of waffles this weekend and use the leftovers for this kid-friendly sandwich. (Well, I bet the adults love it too!)

Recipe: Hot waffle sandwiches with ham and cheese

Ham and Cheese Casserole

This colorful, hearty casserole can be prepared in advance and baked the next day—perfect for a brunch with company.

Recipe: Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole

Sweet potato pancakes with poached egg, ham and pepper jam

Use up leftovers from the holidays and make a sweet potato sandwich for breakfast. If you hide a little extra ham under the egg, we won't tell anyone.

Recipe: Fried potato pancakes with scallions, sweet potato, and peppercorn jam, filled with poached eggs and ham