Top 21 Ham Recipes to Prepare for Dinner

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Roasted Potatoes With Ham

The Spruce

This one-dish roasted potato and ham dish is seasoned with garlic, onions, and fresh parsley.
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Baked Macaroni and Cheese With Ham

The Spruce / Diana Rattray

This macaroni and cheese is the perfect combination of cheeses. The ham and bread crumb topping make it a complete meal your family will ask for again and again.
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Macaroni Salad With Cheese and Ham

The Spruce / Diana Rattray

Diced ham and shredded cheese make this pasta salad hearty enough for a hot weather supper. Or take it along to a potluck or cookout.
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Ham Casserole With Asparagus and Cheddar Cheese

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This ham and asparagus casserole is made with a simple cream of celery soup sauce, cheese, and stuffing crumbs.

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Cheddar, Ham, and Pasta Bake

The Spruce / Diana Rattray

The sauce for this tasty pasta bake is made with some beer, but feel free to replace the beer with chicken broth or more milk.
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Cheddar Potatoes au Gratin With Ham

The Spruce / Diana Rattray

This is an easy dish to prepare and bake. Serve this potato and ham bake with a tossed salad and biscuits or hot rolls.
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Creamy Pasta With Ham and Asparagus

The Spruce / Diana Rattray

This pasta dish is a great way to use leftover ham and fresh spring asparagus. The sauce is a simple combination of cream and Parmesan cheese.
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Ham and Spaghetti Casserole

The Spruce / Diana Rattray

A homemade mushroom sauce brings this spaghetti and ham casserole together. This makes a fabulous everyday dinner with crusty rolls or biscuits and a salad.

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Ham Pot Pie

Elaine Lemm

Pot pie isn't just for chicken. This recipe using leftover ham has all of the familiar pot pie ingredients and flavors but takes full advantage of that extra ham from the holidays. A mixture of vegetables, including carrots, are combined with the ham and a white sauce and baked in a puff pastry until golden brown.
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Impromptu Ham and Cheddar Breakfast Casserole

The Spruce

This versatile ham and egg bake makes a delicious breakfast or brunch dish. Add some green onions or bell peppers if you'd like.
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Penne Bake With Ham and Peas

The Spruce / Diana Rattray

Cooked penne pasta is baked with a cheddar cheese sauce, diced ham, and English peas. The buttery crumb topping adds texture.
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Ham and Fresh Tomato Quiche

The Spruce / Diana Rattray

This yummy quiche makes a delicious brunch or lunch. The quiche is topped with sliced tomatoes.

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Mashed Potato and Ham Patties

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This is an excellent way to use leftover mashed potatoes and ham from your holiday dinner. The croquettes are made with a simple mixture of ham, potatoes, minced onion, and bread crumbs or flour.
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Southern Ham Salad

The Spruce

Sweet pickle relish flavors this tasty Southern-style ham salad. Serve it on soft sandwich buns or mound the ham salad on lettuce leaves or salad greens.
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Pasta With Broccoli, Parmesan Cheese, and Ham

The Spruce / Diana Rattray

Steamed broccoli and ham are featured in this simple creamy pasta casserole. The very easy sauce is made with cream and Parmesan cheese.
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Mustard Greens With Ham

The Spruce / Diana Rattray

Serve these Southern mustard greens with vinegar or pepper sauce.

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Party Ham Rolls

The Spruce

These little sliders are always a hit. The rolls are filled with thinly sliced ham, cheese, and a tasty mustard and onion sauce.
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Lowcountry Red Rice With Ham

The Spruce / Diana Rattray

This version of Lowcountry red rice is flavored with diced ham, bacon, and green onions.
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Turkey, Ham, and Swiss Casserole

The Spruce

Swiss cheese, turkey, diced ham, and vegetables make this a delicious and colorful pasta bake. Use leftover croissant crumbs or soft bread crumbs for the topping.
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Southern Turnip Greens With Ham Shanks

The Spruce / Diana Rattray

These turnip greens can be made with smoked ham shanks or ham hocks. Or use a meaty leftover ham bone and add some diced ham. Serve the greens with cornbread and pepper vinegar sauce.

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Slow Cooker Pulled Ham

The Spruce / Diana Rattray

Serve this fabulous pulled ham with the South Carolina mustard barbecue sauce.