18 Leftover Ham Recipes to Make Your Christmas Dinner Last Beyond December 25 (2024)

Breakfast just got way better. Enjoy these crispy fried fritters made with cheese grits and ham!

Get the recipe for Grits Fritters with Country Ham and Cheese.

A recipe by Paula Deen herself, these homemade buttery biscuits are great when accompanied by some leftover holiday ham and chutney.

Get the recipe for Ham and Chutney Biscuits.

This cheese, broccoli, and cubed ham casserole is perfect as a meal, or a simple side.

Get the recipe for Ham and Mushroom Strata.

A classic country dish, this rustic spoonbread is savory bread made without yeast so it's denser and has a thicker texture. Throw in some ham to give it some saltiness.

Get the recipe for Rustic Spoonbread.

Spice up your everyday scrambled eggs by mixing in pimiento cheese, ham, peppers, and some additional spices.

Get the recipe for Pimiento Cheese and Ham Scramble.

Bake up some savory scones with the extra ham you have hanging around after the holidays.

Get the recipe for Ham and Cheese Scones.

Sometimes, there's nothing better than a solid sandwich. Get some good bread, slice up some ham and slather on a bit of pickle butter for a delicious finish.

Get the recipe for Ham and Pickle Baguette.

A flavorful take on a classic breakfast dish, this omelet is packed with tasty ingredients. Plus, everything tastes a bit better in a jar!

Get the recipe for Cheddar, Pepper, and Avocado Scrambled Eggs in a Jar.

This creamy pasta can be whipped up in 30 minutes or less — perfect for your crazy schedule between Christmas and New Year's.

Make your guests feel like they're at an upscale restaurant with this quiche, jazzed up with colorful fresh veggies.

Get the recipe for Ham and Spinach Make-Ahead Quiche.

Step up your sandwich game by layering leftover ham between sliced homemade biscuits. Top with elevated extras like apricot mustard, horseradish cream, and arugula.

Get the recipe for Ham Biscuits.

Upgrade your classic bacon and eggs dish with this spicy scramble, flavored with hot sauce, roasted red peppers, and extra-sharp Cheddar.

Get the recipe for Pimiento Cheese Ham Scramble.

Forget red sauce — deck out your pizza with yellow mustard, baked ham, Gruyère cheese, onions, and dill pickles.

Get the recipe for Pizza Cubano.

Unlike your traditional pork fried rice, this recipe is loaded with peppers, pineapple, and, of course, hunks of ham.

Get the recipe for Pineapple and Ham Fried Rice.

Your taco Tuesday will never be the same after making these quesadillas, featuring sliced ham, mozzarella, garlic powder, and Parmesan.

Get the recipe at Delish.

There's nothing basic about these loaded slices of bread. We'll just leave say two more words: brioche bread.

Get the recipe at Delish.

Keep the holiday spirit alive the day after Christmas with this easy-to-make ham and cheese brunch bake.

Get the recipe at Delish.

Pack these mini spinach and smoked ham egg bites for a deliciously filling breakfast on the go.

Get the recipe at Country Living.