Easy leftover ham recipes

Easy leftover ham recipes

Double cheese, pickle and ham toasties

Check out this quick and easy grilled cheese sandwich, a super-simple lunch idea for Boxing Day and great way to use up both ham and cheese.

Chicken and ham pie

Save time by using shop-bought pastry to make this cosy classic filled with thick-cut leftover ham, leeks, chicken thigh fillets and a creamy white sauce.

Ham, pickled pear and blue cheese salad

This ham, pickled pear and blue cheese salad is a great way to use up Christmas food 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 and feed a crowd. Try our 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. It's the perfect meal for chilly evenings.

Mac ‘n’ cheese with ham and pickled onions

Got ham or gammon to use up from the festive season? Check out 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 everyday ingredients into a really comforting dish that doesn't create lots of washing-up. It's a great Boxing Day dish for using up Christmas leftovers.

Turkey and ham 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 quick, comforting midweek meal.

Pea and ham soup

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