Got extra ham on your hands?
We’ve rounded up our favorite recipesfrom spectacular sides to catch-all casserolesthat will bring new life to yourleftover ham.
Ham-and-Cheese Puff Pastries
Frozen puff pastry makes this impressive looking recipe a breeze to put together.

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Made with two hocks and bacon, the greens and the potlikker are powerfully rich and savory.
Leftover ham is perfect with the onions, carrots, celery, and russet potatoes.
Swap the cheese on these sliders with tangy Swiss for a twist on this Southern-favorite appetizer.

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Replace the deli ham with your leftover ham and enjoy this loaded, flavorful lunch.
The kids will love it.
We can’t think of a better way to spend an afternoon.

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This dish tastes like the comforting post-holiday meals of our childhood.
Croissant Breakfast Casserole
Bring new life to those day-old croissants with this dreamy breakfast casserole.
From eggs to ham, it’s got all of your breakfast staples in one dish.

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Ham Biscuits
No Southern potluck spread is complete without a plate of Ham Biscuits.
They’re plain and simpleand absolutely irresistible.
Ham-and-Bean Soup
Stew up that leftover ham into a hearty Ham-and-Bean Soup.

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The broth is light enough to enjoy all year round.
Cheese Puffs with Ham Salad
Make these pretty pink puffs for your afternoon luncheon.
This vintage recipe isn’t going out of style any time soon.

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Serve with chow chow and cornbread on the side for a warming and satisfying Appalachian-style supper.
Capitol Hill Bean Soup
This dish has been on the Senate menu every day since 1903.
If that doesn’t convince you to try it, we don’t know what will.

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Slow-Cooker Collard Greens with Ham Hocks
What would Mama’s collard greens taste like without ham?
We don’t want to know.
By dinnertime, you’ll have a hearty effort-free meal.

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you might find these popular finger foods at tailgates and potlucks across the South.
Ham-and-Vegetable Cobbler
Move over chicken pot pie!
There’s a new savory bake in town and ham plays a starring role.

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