Recipe Time: Leftover Easter Ham

Originally posted in April 2014

Raise your hand if you made ham for Easter and now have some (or most) of it sitting in the fridge?  "Leftovers" often has such an ugly ring to it, but with so many delicious ways to use that ham, your family will be begging you to make extra ham next time, just so you can make one of these great dinners later!

A quick thrifty tip: I bought the ham when it was on sale at Christmas time, and froze it.  As a matter of fact, they were so cheap, I bought ten of them.  We love ham.  I should have bought more.

We love ham so much, this is my last one. :(

HAM FRIED RICE
3 boxes of Fried Rice flavor Rice-A-Roni
3-5 c leftover ham
3 T butter

Chop ham into bite-sized pieces.  Heat butter in large skillet, then fry ham in butter.  When ham is sizzling and browned in spots and smells like bacon, pour 3 packages of Rice-A-Roni into skillet and follow directions.

BREAKFAST BURRITOS
3 c leftover ham
15 eggs
1 1/2 c milk
1-2 green peppers, chopped
1/2 onion, diced

Chop ham into small pieces and fry in butter.  Add green peppers and onions, and cook for just a couple of minutes, til the green peppers turn brighter green.  Crack eggs into medium bowl, whisk just to combine and then add milk.  Pour eggs/milk mixture into skillet with ham and cook scramble-style.  When eggs are done, pour cheese over top, allow to melt, then stir to coat.
Heat tortillas and fill with eggs.



Marcia's leftover ham (ready to be made into dinner tonight!)

HAM AND CHEESY POTATOES
7 medium potatoes
12 oz sour cream
1 T dried minced onions
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 c milk
2 c grated cheddar cheese
2-3 c leftover ham, chopped

Cut potatoes into bite-sized pieces, leaving skins on.  Boil until soft.  Meanwhile, mix all other ingredients in medium bowl.  When potatoes are soft, drain and spread in 9x13 pyrex baking dish.  Pour cheese/sour cream mixture over potatoes - do not stir.  Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

Kate's leftover ham (we like it a little almost-burned on the outside)

My Husband's Favorite: RELIVING EASTER DINNER
Wrap ham in foil and heat in 300 degree oven.
Make instant mashed potatoes, heat a can or two of vegetables, find some rolls, reheat gravy.
Essentially eat Easter Dinner all over again.


What's your favorite leftover ham recipe?

Kate