It’s no secret that I love ham and a good sale on a large ham. While we will enjoy some of the ham sliced, I like to take a large portion of the ham and stretch it out by using it in other dishes as this stretches the food budget. If, like me, you like delicious recipes to use leftover ham, this Macaroni and Cheese with Ham recipe is for you.
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This Potato and Ham au Gratin is a fabulously tasty way to use leftover ham and stretch it into more servings than could be achieved by simply plating the meat. Any time this can be done, it provides relief to the grocery budget and provides another main meal option. Continue reading Potato and Ham au Gratin Recipe
This Ham and Pasta Casserole is easy to make and is a great way to use up leftover ham. So, the next time you have a boiled ham dinner or a baked ham, be sure to save 8 oz of the cooked ham for this delicious casserole. Continue reading Ham and Pasta Casserole
Today, I am sharing my newly-developed recipe for Ham Lentil Soup that is made from a leftover ham bone, broth, and ham. Continue reading Ham Lentil Soup Recipe
I cooked a boiled dinner with ham that I got on a great deal so am fortunate that the ham has a lot of meat on it. You can get my method for making a boiled ham dinner here. After sandwiches and leftovers for a night or two, it was time to find other uses for the rest of the ham and ones that would extend the use of the meat into more servings than simply slicing and plating it. I am not one to throw out food so I always find ways to use up leftovers.
So, I made what I call a Hawaiian Fiesta Casserole aptly named because, in addition to the ham, it has pineapple, rice, and bright green broccoli florets. This casserole is not difficult to make but it does take a bit of time, planning, and coordination since the rice and broccoli have to be pre-cooked and the pineapple fried (yes, fried). Continue reading Hawaiian Fiesta Casserole