Whether it’s winter’s Christmas supper or spring’s Easter gathering, many seasonal events are celebrated with a whole ham. And while a few slices as-is are delicious, eating plain old ham again and again can become quite dull. Try out these nine recipes which have you utilizing ham in easy but tasty ways.
Impossible Ham Swiss Pie
In all of our recipe boxes, we have some version of the impossible pie, but this variation takes the cake (or pie technically). Impossible Ham Swiss Pie uses a dry biscuit mix as a base to build layers of flavor. Here, cubed-up pieces of ham partner up with Swiss cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder for a salty savory delight of a filling. Baked until golden, a slice of this pie can be eaten at breakfast, lunch, or dinner. To get the recipe, click the link.
Ham White Bean Bake
Ham White Bean Bake is a comfort food casserole and dippable delight of an appetizer all in one. Leftover ham is combined with pantry staple cream soups, sour cream, cream cheese, and white beans for a decadent delight. Served piping hot this bake has all of the salty, creamy, cheesy elements you want from a comfort food. Get the recipe by clicking the link here.
Broccoli Cauliflower Ham Salad
If you want a lighter way to utilize your ham then turn to this recipe for Broccoli Cauliflower Ham Salad. Florets of cauliflower and broccoli are the sturdy base for a load of mix-ins like ham, salami, cherry tomatoes, and olives. An herbaceous vinaigrette coats the salad, creating a complex satisfying bite of veggies. If you’re curious about the recipe, then get the link here.
Ham Cheese Croissant Bake
If you’re someone who wants a savory breakfast, then opt for this Ham Cheese Croissant Bake. A base of buttery croissants soaks up a custard base perfumed with dried thyme and black pepper. Ham gets interspersed into the bake alongside a hefty dosing of shredded cheese, creating the perfect salty and meaty combination. To get the instructions and directions for this recipe, click the link here.
Slow Cooker Ham And Cheese Corn
Slow Cooker Ham and Cheese Corn is the perfect set-it-and-forget-it recipe. A simple combination of ham, frozen corn, and dried spices pair up with cheese and cream cheese. The result? A velvety saucy delight of a side filled with salty bites of ham and sweet bursts of corn. Curious about the recipe? Then click the link here!
Ham And Cheese Bread Pudding
Ham and Cheese Bread Pudding is the bread pudding that puts other recipes to shame. A sourdough bread base mixes with finely chopped shallots, dried herbs, diced ham, and rich cream. Prepped the night before or the morning of, this bread pudding can be the perfect crowd-feeding meal packed with flavor. Get the recipe by clicking the link here.
Scalloped Ham And Potatoes
Who needs the main dish when you have a heaping side of this Scalloped Ham and Potatoes. Peeled and sliced potatoes are layered with diced-up ham and then covered in a rich bechamel sauce. Baked until golden and bubbling on the sides, the taste of this Scalloped Ham and Potatoes is out-of-this-world perfect. If comfort food had a poster child it’d be a 9×13 pan of this delight. To get all of the recipe details, click the link!
Ham And Potato Chowder
Sure there’s clam chowder but Ham and Potato Chowder is where the comfort is at. A simple mirepoix of vegetables partners up with corn and diced ham to produce an amazing savory base for the soup alongside a roux base made with cream. A quick simmer to soften the potatoes enhances the creaminess of the soup for a dish that eats as hearty and rich as a full plate of food. If you’d like to make the recipe, then click the link!
Ham And Cheese Rolls
Cinnamon rolls take the spotlight but there’s plenty of room for a savory competitor. This recipe for Baked Ham and Cheese Rolls couldn’t be simpler! A store-bought tube of pizza dough is rolled with slices of ham and Swiss cheese. Sliced, set into a pan, and then brushed with a Dijon-butter glaze full of poppy seeds and dried minced onions gives the dessert rolls some stiff competition! To get the recipe, click the link here.