Ham Leftovers Ideas

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Creamy Penne with Ham and Spinach

Quick-cooking and no-cook ingredients like spinach, canned artichokes, and ham make this dreamy pasta dinner perfect for a fast and easy dinner anytime.

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Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup

Make a big batch of this satisfying soup in your slow cooker over the weekend and enjoy comforting, easy-to-reheat lunches all week long.

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Southern-Style Mac and Cheese Casserole(with video)

This masterpiece is everything you could ever want in the classic dish—elbow noodles, two kinds of melty cheese, and bits of ham.

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Macaroni with Ham and Peas

The kids won’t notice the finely chopped cauliflower, which adds nutrients and fiber to this weeknight twist on mac and cheese.

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Streamlined Scalloped Potatoes with Ham

Homemade scalloped potatoes in 30 minutes? You bet! We've streamlined this oldie-but-goodie with chunks of savory ham and plenty of Parmesan cheese.

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Asparagus Soup with Ham and Egg

This simple soup makes the perfect addition to any spring meal. Make a double batch and freeze half for busy days. No white asparagus available? Simply substitute another bunch of green asparagus.

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Pasta with Mushroom and Ham Sauce

This is a delicious way to use up leftover ham. No ham? Use leftover chicken, salmon or canned tuna instead.

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Ham and Broccoli Mac & Cheese Casserole

This baked pasta dish is packed with veggies and cheese. It’s perfect for lazy nights at home.

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Spinach, Ham, and Cheese Strata

This is a homey, satisfying dish that is perfect for using up bread that’s a little past its prime.

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Curried Ham and Red Cabbage Pot Pie

Prunes add just a touch of sweetness to the ham and cabbage filling, but feel free to leave them out.

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Spicy Bowtie Pasta with Ham and Edamame

No need to make a flour-based sauce for this creamy dish—the cream cheese does all the work for you (substitute plain cream cheese if jalapeño is too spicy). Edamame (soy beans) add an extra dose of protein and fiber.