If you’re hosting your family’s holiday lunch or dinner, your to-do list is likely longand growing.
Come Easter, and you gotta boil the eggs,bake the rolls, and prep theEaster cake.
(Don’t forget aboutdecorating the Easter eggs.)
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Whether you’rebuying a pre-baked hamor cooking one yourself, follow these figures so you get enough for each guest.
Estimate 3/4 to 1 pound per person for a bone-in ham.
If you have leftover country ham, use it on biscuit sandwiches or serve it at breakfast withred-eye gravy.
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How To Use Leftover Ham
Keep in mind that appetites vary.
Check out ourlist of leftover ham recipesthat you and your family are sure to love.
Switch things up from the usualbacon mac-and-cheeseand try ham instead.
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This crustless quiche might be the solution.
Pairing cheese and collard greens with salty ham is a perfect breakfast to enjoy and unwind.
Ham And Noodle Casserole
Make this casserole and freeze it for a later day.
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Tasty vegetables, egg noodles, ham, and a creamy sauce blend together in savory harmony.
Add diced tomatoes, cilantro, and spicy jalapenos to this cheesy and classic Southern dip.
This dip might become your family’s new favoriteyou’ll want to make ham just for the leftovers.
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This meal is the sophisticated version of mac-and-cheese.
Try making these biscuits and switching up the fillings, from spreads to cheeses and meats.
Cut and freeze the dough up to two weeks in advance in a Ziplock bag.
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Ham-And-Bean Soup
A classic leftover ham recipe.
Choose between Great Northern, Navy, or cannellini beans, or choose a variety of your own.
Savory Ham-And-Swiss Breakfast Pie
Swiss cheese and ham are a classic combination.
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These two fan-favorite foods combine into a breakfast bake that can feed a crowd.
Ham-And-Vegetable Cobbler
When you have leftover ham, who needs chicken for apot pie?
This vegetable and ham cobbler mimics the classic comfort foods, with a latticed crust and savory filling.
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Store-bought pie crust makes this recipe even more straightforward.
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