This recipe is great for using up all your festive leftovers. But if you’re missing some elements like the stuffing, simply replace it with some croutons. And if all your glaze was used up on the ham, use a little marmalade instead (see recipe notes). This recipe is supposed to make your life easier, not harder!
39 ham-azing ways to use up your leftover holiday ham
Thinking about divvying up that Christmas ham so soon? Don’t let a thing go to waste with these fuss-free meals that use to all your Christmas bounty – perfect for when you don’t feel like cooking.
Leftover ham and vegie okonomiyaki
Discover a new way to enjoy your Christmas ham.
Kimchi and ham dumpling salad
“After a big day of feasting, the best way to wake up your overloaded taste buds is with punchy herbs and spices.” – Lucy Nunes
Leftover ham fried rice
Fried rice isn't really rocket science, but it's a time-proven way to bring new life to the leftovers in your fridge.
Ham, cheese and egg buckwheat galette
Make use of any leftover Christmas ham with this easy breakfast crepe! See notes for Lauren Mathers' cumquat-glazed ham recipe.
Pea and ham soup
Make use of every little bit of Christmas ham with this tasty minimal waste recipe.
Hawaiian jaffle
Relive your childhood nostalgia with this delicious and easy jaffle recipe. Salty and sweet flavours burst together in this Hawaiian take, reimagining the classic pairing of ham and pineapple. Thin layers of salty ham are layered with scatterings of chunky, juicy pineapple melted into mounds of stringy cheese for the ultimate indulgent savoury snack. Comfort food has never been so delicious or so easy. Recipe note: You will need a jaffle maker for this recipe.
Ham and cheese buckwheat galette
What better breakfast to whip up on Boxing Day than a throw-together, easy recipe with all the Christmas trimmings? Recipe by Jo Barrett, Alanna Sapwell, Thi Le and Lauren Eldridge.
Ham and smoked cheddar rosti
“This dish makes for the perfect Boxing Day brunch – it’s quick, easy and so tasty.” – Lucy Nunes
Leftover ham banh mi (pork roll) with cherry jam
Khanh Ong puts an Aussie summer twist on a Vietnamese fan favourite.
French bacon and cheese 'pizza'
"Funnily enough, I discovered this recipe in a pizzeria in Provence and found it stood up really well to Italian pizzas." – Rick Stein
Basil pesto, ham, sauerkraut and two-cheese toastie
These golden toasties are a go-to comfort food. Perfect during the weekend, or as an office lunch.
Croque madame
The great thing about having a ham for Christmas is that there is plenty leftover for a croque madame the week after.
Pea and ham croquettes with fiery aioli
Turn leftover Christmas ham into finger food for a crowd with these tasty croquettes.
Leftover prawn and ham dumplings
These dumplings are the perfect way to use up Christmas main leftovers – seafood and ham! Recipe by Jo Barrett, Alanna Sapwell, Thi Le and Lauren Eldridge.