Easy Ham and Cheese Scones
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Vicky Wasik These scones are the best way to use up leftover ham, and a welcome addition to any brunch.
Western Omelette With Bell Pepper, Onion, Ham, and Cheese
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Daniel Gritzer Thanks to nicely browned onions, bell peppers, ham, and a pinch of smoked paprika, this omelette truly tastes like it came straight from a diner.
Cuban Sandwiches
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Serious Eats / Diana Chistruga
A Cuban sandwich is not much more than a gussied-up ham and cheese toastie. Here, three meats are pressed with cheese, pickles, and mustard until toasty and warm.
Diner-Style Ham and Cheese Omelette for Two
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Photographs: J. Kenji López-Alt. Video: Serious Eats Video Our basic technique for diner-style omelettes with large, tender, browned curds leaves plenty of space for fillings—including all that leftover ham.
Continue to 5 of 11 belowHasselbacked Croque Monsieur Bagels
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Vicky Wasik Throw custom to the wind and cut your bagel vertically, like a Hasselbacked potato, turning each slit into the perfect receptacle for slices of ham and cheese.
Sheet-Pan Cuban Sandwiches
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Morgan Eisenberg These sheet-pan Cuban sandwiches feature all of the flavors of the classic sandwich, but in an easy-to-make, party-friendly package.
Flipped Frittata With Asparagus, Spinach, Ham, and Cheese
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J. Kenji Lopez-Alt Compared to a normal finished-in-the-oven frittata, which can take on a poofy, souffléd texture, flipping produces a much creamier, denser omelette.
French Crepes With Ham, Cheese, and Eggs
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Photographs: J. Kenji López-Alt. Video: Serious Eats Video A sunny-side-up fried egg surrounded by ham and cheese makes an extra-special presentation for classic French crepes.
Continue to 9 of 11 belowCheesy, Gooey Croques Monsieurs
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Vicky Wasik Ham, cheese, rich sauce, and golden-toasted bread make this French classic perfect. Put an egg on it, and you have the equally delicious croque madame.
Classic Breakfast Sandwich
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There's nothing like a savory, loaded breakfast sandwich to start off your day.
Hiyashi Chuka (Cold Ramen) With Shrimp, Ham, and Vegetables
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Shao Z. One of our favorite chilled meals? Hiyashi chuka, a chilled ramen topped with all sorts of goodies and tossed in a bright, simple dressing.
11 Leftover Ham Recipes to Use Up All That Meat
Breathe new life into your Easter or Christmas leftovers with these recipes.
Updated November 29, 2023
An Easter or Christmas ham is a thing of beauty, but after eating it for a day or two, we've usually had our fair share. So what to do with the leftovers other than reheat them? We're so glad you asked.:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/__opt__aboutcom__coeus__resources__content_migration__serious_eats__seriouseats.com__2020__06__20200602-western-denver-omelette-daniel-gritzer-8-20ef3336fd4b44f68987badfde08a71a.jpg)
Below are some of our favorite leftover ham recipes, from easy scones to loaded omelettes, and even a bowl of chilled ramen.
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