11 leftover ham recipes

Easy leftover ham recipes

Double cheese, pickle and ham toasties

A great way to use up ham and cheese leftovers, make our quick and easy grilled cheese sandwich for a super-simple lunch on Boxing Day.

Chicken and ham pie

This cosy pie cuts corners by using shop-bought pastry and thick-cut leftover ham, along with leeks, chicken thigh fillets and a creamy white sauce.

Baked pancakes

Left-over ham and pancakes combine to make this comforting cheesy bake, making a cheap, easy dinner for up to four.

Ham, pickled pear and blue cheese salad

This ham, pickled pear and blue cheese salad is a great way to use up Christmas meat and cheese leftovers on Boxing Day and beyond. It's an easy starter for four people, or quick meal for two.

Ham, spinach and mozzarella lasagne

Packed with chunky ham and oozing mozzarella, this inventive twist on the traditional lasagne is a great way to use up leftover ham while feeding a crowd for less. Try more lasagne recipes here.

Turkey and ham pie

What better way to use up your Christmas turkey leftovers? This meaty, creamy turkey and ham pie is made with shop-bought puff pastry to make life a little easier, too.

Mac ‘n’ cheese with ham and pickled onions

Got ham or gammon to use up from the festive season? Use them up with our easy macaroni and cheese recipe with cooked ham, pickled onions and three types of cheese.

Smoked haddock and ham gratin

This smoked haddock and ham gratin turns festive leftovers into a really comforting dish that doesn't create lots of washing-up. It's a great Boxing Day dish.

Turkey and ham raised pie

This pie is a great way of using up leftover turkey and ham, two of the most festive meats. It might take a bit of effort, but a raised pie is traditional and delicious, plus a great way of using up both meats in one go. It would go well on the Boxing Day buffet table alongside cheese and crackers.

Ham and cheese crêpes

Stuff your savoury crêpe with chunky ham and salty gruyère for a low-cost, comforting midweek meal.

Pea and ham soup

An absolute classic, made with just five cheap ingredients and ready in 20 minutes. Great for using up chunks of succulent leftover Christmas ham. Serve with crusty bread for a nourishing, colourful lunch.