Bowls of vibrant green fresh pea and ham soup topped with crumbled cheese, served on a white platter with spoons and a pot of soup nearby.

6 Easy Leftover Ham Recipes: From Soup to Frittatas

By Lindsay @ The Café Sucre Farine | Updated on December 27, 2025

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Don't let that holiday ham go to waste! Try these 6 delicious leftover ham recipes, including hearty soups and easy frittatas.

Did you enjoy a lovely Christmas ham? We served a delicious brunch featuring ham, fresh fruit, and quiche. While the main event is wonderful, the real excitement begins with the leftovers! While ham makes fantastic sandwiches, you can do so much more with your extra roast.

We've curated a delicious collection of leftover ham recipes to help you transform those extras into brand-new meals. You can whip up a quick morning frittata, simmer a soul-warming soup, or prepare a healthy Hoppin' John to traditionally bring in the New Year. Stop wondering what to do with your leftovers and start cooking these crowd-pleasing dishes today!

Healthy, hearty, hoppin john in a large white pot with a smaller pot of white rice and a bowl of cherry tomatoes.

Healthy, Hearty Hoppin' John

This healthy, hearty version of Hoppin' John is bursting with delicious flavor and includes lots of fresh veggies in addition to the traditional black-eyed peas, pork and rice.

Fresh herb and ham mini crustless quiches on a white platter with fresh herbs and salt and pepper shakers.

Fresh Herb and Ham Crustless Quiches

These Fresh Herb and Ham Crustless Quiches are great for breakfast, brunch, lunch or casual dinners. They're easy to make and come together quickly but taste like a labor of love! I love that you can prepare them ahead then bake just before serving!

Ham and Fresh Pea Soup in a large pot plus two small bowls of soup on a white platter.

Ham and Fresh Pea Soup

A delicious take on an old classic, ham and split pea soup, this Ham and Fresh Pea soup is healthy, vibrantly-hued and is loaded with fabulous, flavor!

Ham and Cheese Frittata in a cast iron skillet with blue and white plates, napkins and gold forks and a bowl of fresh fruit.

Ham and Cheese Frittata with Goat Cheese and Fresh Herbs

This ham and cheese frittata is loaded with smoky ham, creamy goat cheese, Greek yogurt, and fresh herbs. It's light, flavorful, and perfect for brunch or a make-ahead breakfast! The egg mixture can be prepped the night before and baked in the morning making it great for guests or easy meal prep.

Golden Split Pea Soup in a white dutch oven on a wooden serving platter with crostini.

Golden Split Pea Soup

This fabulous Golden Split Pea Soup is the epitome of healthy comfort food. Lots of veggies, golden split peas and bits of tender ham are simmered together to create a delicious meal-in-a-bowl!

Southwestern Zucchini Ham Crustless Quiche with a slice cut on a blue and white plate

Southwestern Zucchini Ham Crustless Quiche

This fabulous Southwestern Zucchini Ham Crustless Quiche is healthy, hearty and super delicious. It comes together quickly and is a great way to use up leftover ham (or just purchase a chunk of ham from the deli)!

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