Try these Holiday Ham leftover recipes
Monte Cristos- serves 4
Spread 8 slices of potato bread with dijon mustard. Laye
r 4 bread slices with 2 pieces of swiss cheese and one good sized piece of cooked ham. Top with remaining slices of bread. In a small bowl whisk together 4 eggs, 1/2 cup milk, salt and pepper. Dip sandwiches in egg mixture. Melt 4 tbsp butter in skillet. Cook sandwiches on each side until golden brown. Dust lightly with confectioners sugar.
Greens, Eggs, and Ham – serves 4
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a baking sheet place 8 slices of rye bread. Layer 4 bread slices with 2 slices of swiss or provalone cheese. Layer with a few pieces of thinly sliced cooked ham. Heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Meanwhile in a skillet heat 2 tbsp butter and fry 4 eggs as desired. Top ham and cheese with fried egg and then with a pinch of baby spinach. Salt and pepper to taste.
Ham and Cheese Pasta Bake – serves 12
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Boil 1 box of bow tie pasta until cooked and drain. In medium baking dish combine pasta, I onion coarsely chopped, 3 cups mushrooms, 2 cups cubed cooked ham, and 2 tomatoes diced. Once mixed together fold in 2 tbsp melted butter, 1/2 cup shredded swiss, 1/2 cup shredded chedder, and 1 cup parmesan. Top with bread crumbs and 2 more tbsp melted butter. Bake for 25 minutes.
Also add leftover ham to:
Split Pea Soup, Mac n’ Cheese, Western Omelets, Cuban Sandwiches, Fried Rice, Navy Bean Soup, Pizza with Pineapples, Grilled Cheese, Baked Beans, & Casseroles.
