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I don't know if you know this but ham freezes very nicely. I usually cook a big ham, slice it, and freeze about half. That way we can take a little break from it. I also like to dice some to put in omlets and on salads. Ham salad is good ,too.

I grind the ham, onions,eggs....add sweet relish, and Salad Dressing....My mother called it Ham Salad for sandwiches.

I like to put a slice of cheese on the top of the open face sandwich and broil until chees melts.....Also good with a slice of tomatoe,cheese and broiled..... Hope you enjoy....S

Well, how about lightly browning some onions (2-3 med.) in a frying pan, adding some mushrooms (6-7 lg.) as they start to get golden, then add the ham (1/4 to 1/2 cup shredded, or more if you like)  just to heat through and then just dump a jar of bertolli mushroom sauce or any style alfredo sauce into the pan. Serve on top of any type of cooked noodle, voila, another dinner that has a nice ham flavor, but tastes much nicer with the addition of those golden onions and mushrooms!

For breakfast, just add some shredded ham to some hashbrowns, add some chopped peppers and tomatoes, top with cheese, done!

My favorite is a navy bean stew slow cooked in a crock pot (follow directions to soak beans, then add) with carrots, potatoes, a little onion, finely chopped celery and a handfull of greens cut into very skinny strips. (Thicken with a bit of instant mashed potato at the end if needed.)

Stuff some shredded ham with some spinach and some shredded mozarella into a chicken breast cut open to make a pocket, set into a casserole dish with some celery cream soup (instant, like campbells, 1 can) with 1/4 cup water added, sprinkle with some cheese (your choice, I prefer some mozarella with parmesan and asiago), bake for 35-45 min. (or until chicken reaches (165 min.) 180 degrees on meat thermometer). Serve with wild rice or instant rice with peas.

Got lots more...but this has to suffice...lol

 How about stuffing chicken breasts with some of the ham along with some cheese?

 Stuffing chicken breasts is not a new idea but maybe you can add some other ingredients like onion, spinach, or diffenrent cheeses and vegetables inside the chicken breast..........finely chopped or julienned.........

I know you've had ham and scalloped potatoes already, but last night I added a bag of frozen broccoli, shredded cheddar, onion and small carrots. Everyone in the house ate every last bite.

Also- try adding ham (small chunks) to scrambled eggs and top with a little shredded cheese. Just a simple twist on the usual.

Christy,

We had the same thing Sunday night.  Only, I used frozen peas instead of broccoli.  We did have leftovers, but there are only two of us at home.  We saved the leftovers and will serve them as a side later this week.  It was delicious!!!

DeeMarie

How about making a western omelet? Cook chopped green bell peppers and yellow onions until tender, add the cooked ham, pour in raw scrambled eggs. Stir lightly to mix ingredients, then cook over medium heat until eggs are set. You can top it with grated or shredded cheese, if you like, and serve with home fries or hash browns and/or toast.

You could make some:

ham croquettes with a light gravy 

ham kabobs with pineapple and onions and peppers over rice  baste with pineapple juice

ham and cheese turnovers made with crescent roll dough

ham reuben sandwiches

ham salad stuffed in empty cream puff shells

Karen

I would love to have a ham croquettes recipe and ham salad!   Please share! 

A family favorite for leftover ham is to make ham salad.  I grind the ham or chop finely in the food processor.  Add good quality mayo, 1/2 tsp. dry mustard, and sweet or hot relish if desired.  Make a regular sandwich on some Italian bread, or try putting it on an english muffin topped with a pineapple ring and a slice of cheese (your choice).  Broil until the cheese melts.  Yum

I found a great recipe that takes under an hour in preparation and cook time.

 It uses 1 pkg (16 oz) of penne pasta cooked according to directions on box and drained.

3 cups cubed cooked ham, 1 large sweet red pepper diced, 1 medium onion chopped, 1 tsp parsley, 2 cloves of garlic minced or 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp dried basil, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/4 cup olive oil, 3 tbs butter or margerine, 1 can (14 1/2 oz ) chicken broth, 1 tbs lemon juice, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (spaghetti cheese) and 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese

While pasta is cooking, saute the ham, red pepper, onion, parsley, garlic, basil and oregano in the oil and butter for about 5 minutes or til ham is lightly browned and vegetables are tender.  Stir in the broth and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for about 10-15 minutes til liquid is reduced by about half. Stir in the drained pasta and  GRATED cheese.  Top with SHREDDED cheese and serve with a salad.

 This is delicious and so different from anything I've had.. my daughter says it tastes like something you would get at The Olive Garden restaurant.

Freezing ham is definitely an option as suggested by member, lisamcd61, to use in something at another time.  When that time comes you might like to consider a Quiche or adding it to a bean soup.  To the following recipe suggestion you could add asparagus, broccoli or spinach if desired.

QUICHE - HAM AND SWISS CHEESE

Yield:  6-8 servings  

5 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 lb. Swiss cheese, cubed
1 c. milk
Dash nutmeg
1 (9 inch) pie crust (store bought refrigerated or frozen premade crusts work beautifully)
1/2 lb. ham, cubed

•  Line pie pan with crust.
•  Fill it with the ham and cheese, alternating layers. (This can be done ahead and refrigerated.) When ready to bake, mix together remaining ingredients and pour into crust.
•  Bake at 350 degrees F. for 45 minutes or until knife inserted into center of quiche comes out clean.

ENJOY  

I have often used leftover ham for quiche as well.  When I use a bone-in ham my daughters automatically look forward to a BIG pot of Ham and Bean Soup along with some good old fasion biscuits or corn bread.

 You should try making a ham quesadilla out of some. Use ham instead of chicken.

Ham is great chopped up in Hashbrown Hamburger Helper. Use instead of hamburger.Taste great and easy

This is good for leftover ham-

Ham and Noodle Bake

2 cups cooked ham-cubed

1/4 cup onion,chopped

1/8 teasp. thyme leaves, crushed

2 tablesp. margarine

1 can cream of chicken soup

3/4 cup water

2cups cooked noodles

1 cup canned green beans, drained

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

    In a saucepan, brown ham, cook onion with thyme in margarine until tender.  stir in remaining ingredients, except cheese.  Pour into 2 qt.  casserole dish, Bake @ 350 for 30 min. top with cheese, bake until cheese melts-8min or longer.  Enjoy!

I have a great ham casserole recipe -

16 oz macaroni noodles, cooked and drained

1 large can Cream of Chicken Soup

2 cups of ham, chopped

1 jar mushrooms

2 cups water or milk

Salt and pepper to taste

Mix all together and bake in casserole dish for 30 minutes or until bubbly at 350 degrees.  Good with a salad and some french bread.