25 Best Ham Recipes for All That Salty, Savory Goodness
Sandwiches, soups, and pasta dishes all use it!
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Everyone knows that a big, glazed ham is the centerpiece for any Easter dinner table. But the holidays shouldn’t be the only time of year that you break out the ham! In fact, these easy ham recipes prove that you can enjoy ham's salty, savory goodness any night of the week. Just look at Ree Drummond's scalloped potatoes with ham, the ham and cheese sliders, or the Sriracha ham that’s made in a slow cooker. All of these recipes would be easy dinner ideas for during the week. Of course, we also included a few holiday roasts that are fit for a crowd, so if you wind up with leftover ham, just make yourself one of the ham sandwiches ahead!
Surprisingly, a whole ham is actually easy to make—simply because it’s usually already pre-cooked, cured, or smoked. We can’t think of anything easier than learning how to cook a ham, but to take it up a notch, this list of recipes will show you how to transform that ham into delicious, unforgettable dishes. Along with whole ham recipes (like Ree's root beer glazed ham), you’ll find recipes for ham steaks, ham hocks, and even sliced ham—perfect for building ham sandwiches. Whether it’s ham and eggs for breakfast, no-fuss pasta recipes, ham-infused stews, or vegetable sides, you’re bound to find some new favorites to add to your collection.
Ham and Cheese Sliders
Add these classic ham sliders to your tailgate or potluck menu. The popular bite-sized food is always a hit!
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Root Beer Glazed Ham
You only need 5 ingredients and a bit of time to make Ree's salty, delicious glazed ham recipe. It'll be a mainstay on your Easter menu.
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Ham and Bean Soup
There's a shortcut ingredient in this comforting soup that makes it so much easier: store-bought diced ham! It makes the savory soup a breeze to whip up.
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Ham and Cheese Quiche
Eggs, cheese, and ham are a classic combination for Easter brunch. They come together with store-bought pie crust for an even easier holiday recipe.
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Honey Mustard-Glazed Ham
This fully cooked bone-in ham gets a glorious, glossy glaze made from Dijon mustard and honey. It'll feed a crowd so gather your family 'round!
Get Ree's Honey Mustard-Glazed Ham recipe.
Ham Sandwiches with Arugula and Pesto Mayo
Look for thinly sliced honey ham from the deli aisle to make this easy lunch. Its slightly sweet flavor pairs perfectly with the creamy pesto and pickled red onion.
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Pasta with Ham, Leeks, and Spinach
This weeknight dinner is ready in 30 minutes flat! The savory browned ham gets paired with oniony leeks and fresh baby spinach for a flavorful meal.
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Glazed Easter Ham
No ham roundup would be complete without a holiday ham. It’s a beautiful centerpiece for Easter, Christmas, and Thanksgiving. This recipe is so easy, you may even find yourself making it for a weeknight dinner.
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Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
This is the Drummond kids’ favorite way to use up leftover holiday ham. It’s a creamy comfort food that’s a meal in itself when served with a side salad.
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Ham Sandwich with Quick Pickles
Country ham, homemade pickles, and Miracle Whip—you can’t go wrong! Spread on as much Miracle Whip as you like, but if you’re anything like Ladd Drummond, you’ll add a little extra.
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Hoppin' John
Simple black-eyed peas are simmered in a pot with ham hocks and cayenne pepper for plenty of savory and spicy flavors. This stew is traditionally eaten on New Year’s Day, but serve it over rice for a great weeknight dinner.
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Honey-Glazed Ham and Checkerboard Rolls
Serving a crowd? Try these DIY ham and cheese sliders. Put out bowls of orange marmalade and onion jam for serving, then let guests help themselves.
Roasted Ham and Shredded Brussel Sprout Hash
Another great way to use up leftover holiday ham—this breakfast hash! The shredded sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts get their crispy edges and caramelized bits when roasted on sheet pans in the oven. It’s the perfect base for runny fried eggs.
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Ravioli Primavera
This spring pasta is so colorful and flavorful thanks to the addition of pesto and ham. Throw in whatever veggies you like best—this one has broccoli, peas, and asparagus. Yum!
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Make Ahead Sandwich Rolls
These turkey and ham roll-ups make a great lunch or after-school snack for hungry teens. You can even serve them on game day. Make them up to 6 hours ahead to save yourself some time.
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup
This recipe has all the flavors of chicken cordon bleu—smoky ham, creamy Swiss cheese, and tangy mustard—in soup form. Feel free to use a rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken to make it even easier.
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Elevated Baked Ham
Give your ham a flavorful boost by stuffing it with all kinds of ingredients—from thinly sliced peaches to canned pineapple to fresh herbs. Be sure to start with a spiral-cut ham to make things easier.
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Croque Madame Toast
This twist on the classic French sandwich is served open-faced. It’s typically eaten for breakfast, but you can enjoy it any time of day. (It would make a delicious midnight snack!)
Slow Cooker Smokey Ham and Split Pea Soup
This smoky split pea soup is so easy to make thanks to the help of your slow cooker. Just throw all the ingredients in and let it work its magic. For even more flavor, shred the meat off the ham hock and add it back into the soup.
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Ham Salad Sandwiches
Ham salad is an old-fashioned favorite. A little bit of mayo, pickle relish, and dried onion flakes gives this creamy salad a ton of flavor. But we especially love the addition of potato chips to give these sandwiches a unique crunch factor.
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