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Top 10 Best Recipes for Leftover Ham

By Linda Larsen, About.com

Now that you have all that luscious ham stored in the refrigerator from Christmas or Easter dinner, how are you going to use it? Turn to these easy and delicious recipes that transform plain ham into a feast.

1. Gruyere Ham Sandwich

Grilled Ham Gruyere SandwichLinda Larsen
Ham is delicious in any grilled sandwich. For the most perfect grilled sandwiches, use a dual contact indoor grill.

2. Ham and Polenta Casserole

Ham and Polenta CasseroleLinda Larsen
Polenta, or cornmeal mush, is a delicious foil for sweet and salty ham. This easy casserole uses just five ingredients, so it's ready for the oven in minutes.

3. Ham Stuffed Manicotti

Ham Stuffed ManicottiLinda Larsen
You can substitute ham for any other meat in any casserole, especially freeze ahead casseroles. It blends beautifully with pasta, vegetables, or fruit.

4. Ham Filo Roll

Ham Filo RollLinda Larsen
I love using filo (or phyllo, or fillo) dough. It's ultra-thin layers of pastry that you layer with melted butter, then use to encase just about any filling, whether sweet or savory. Be sure to read How to Use Filo Dough before you begin.

5. Crockpot Ham Lentil Stew

When ham is cooked with other ingredients in a slow cooker, the sweet and salty juices combine with other flavors to create a sublime blend. You can use ham in any other five ingredient crockpot stew.

6. Ham and Swiss Quiche

Quiches are the perfect use for almost any leftover meat or vegetable. This quiche is special. Before you start, be sure you understand how to make pastry.

7. Ham Cheese and Corn Sandwich Spread

Sandwich Spreads are also versatile ways to use leftovers. Think about grilling these spreads between two slices of your favorite bread machine bread.

8. Ham Tortellini Caesar Salad

Main dish salads are good year round. One of the best things about salad recipes is that you can vary them and substitute ingredients and the finished product will always be delicious.

9. Grilled Ham with Pineapple Salsa

If you purchased a whole bone-in or boneless ham, you can cut a couple of 1" thick slices and grill them to smoky perfection. Serve with any salsa recipe.

10. Impossible Ham and Asparagus Pie

And finally, Impossible Pies are a fabulous way to use up any leftover meat. Think of these fun recipes as a jumping-off point for your imagination.

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