Leftover gammon and ham are incredibly easy to turn into quick, tasty meals, and this collection of 10 easy leftover ham and gammon recipes will help you use up every last bit! Whether it's Christmas ham leftovers, slices from a roast gammon joint, or cooked ham hiding in the fridge. No food waste, no fuss, and nothing that feels like a repeat of yesterday's dinner.
This roundup features 10 of the best leftover gammon and ham recipes, including quick pastas, soups, quiches, pies, brunch ideas and Christmas ham leftover ideas. All designed to help you reduce food waste and stretch your food budget.
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Reducing food waste has always been at the heart of what I do. Ham and gammon are among the most wasted foods in our homes, so this list of simple, practical recipes is one to bookmark.
Bread, potatoes and bananas are also amongst our most wasted foods. If you're looking for more zero-waste cooking inspiration, check out these easy collections.
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- Top Tip
- 1. Tagliatelle Carbonara (No Cream)
- 2. Crustless (Impossible) Quiche
- 3. Easy Quiche
- 4. Minted Pea and Ham Soup
- 5. Leftover Turkey and Ham Slab Pie
- 6. Quick Sauteed Collard Greens with Ham
- 7. Creamy Ham and Potato Soup
- 8. Quiche Lorraine with Pulled Gammon
- 9. Leftver Ham and Egg Breakfast Casserole
- 10. Ham, Piccalilli and Cucumber Sandwich
- FAQ'S
- Final Tips
- 💬 Reviews
Top Tip
Only reheat meat once. When preparing leftover ham or gammon recipes, make enough for one meal unless you are eating it cold. If you have extra ham, freeze it rather than reheating again.
1. Tagliatelle Carbonara (No Cream)
Perfect for: turning ham scraps into a quick weeknight dinner.
2. Crustless (Impossible) Quiche
Perfect for: a zero-waste fridge-clear-out.
3. Easy Quiche
Perfect for: a lighter brunch or packed lunch option.
4. Minted Pea and Ham Soup
Perfect for: using up smaller scraps of ham.
5. Leftover Turkey and Ham Slab Pie
Perfect for: big-batch comfort food.
6. Quick Sauteed Collard Greens with Ham
Perfect for: something lighter and greener.
7. Creamy Ham and Potato Soup
Perfect for: cold days, comfort food.
8. Quiche Lorraine with Pulled Gammon
Perfect for: using up a varied amount of leftover gammon.
9. Leftver Ham and Egg Breakfast Casserole
Perfect for: feeding a crowd.
10. Ham, Piccalilli and Cucumber Sandwich
Perfect for: a quick snack or light lunch
FAQ'S
You can easily turn leftover gammon or ham into quick pasta dishes, soups, quiches, pies, brunch bakes or even a simple sandwich or ham salad. These ideas help you use up leftovers without waste.
Cooked ham or gammon will usually keep for 3-4 days in the fridge when stored in an airtight container. If you won't use it in time, freeze it.
Yes. Cooked ham or gammon freeze well for up to 3 months. Wrap it tightly to prevent freezer burn and freeze it in usable portion sizes, either sliced or cubed.
Reheat ham slices gently in a covered pan with a little water or a gravy to prevent them sticking. For soups, sauces or pasta dishes, simply add the ham to reheat whilst your dish is cooking.
Plan two or three meals using the same gammon joint and buy in any extra ingredients. Freeze leftovers in portions, and use smaller scraps in omelettes, salads, quiches or risotto.
Yes, leftover gammon is an easy swap for bacon in many dishes. Chop it into small pieces, crisp lightly in a pan and use exactly as you would bacon.
Final Tips
Using up leftover ham or gammon shouldn't feel like a chore. With the right recipes, it's one of the easiest ways to stretch your food budget, cut down on food waste and get creative in the kitchen.
These 10 easy leftover ham and gammon recipes give you everything from quick pasta dishes and cosy soups to pies, quiches and fuss-free lunches. Bookmark it, pin it, save it and the next time you're faced with leftover gammon or a few slices of leftover packet ham, you'll know how to use it up.
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