Don't let ham go to waste! 10 wonderful ways to save leftover ham​

   After the weekend family gathering, there is still a lot of ham left in the refrigerator. Are you worried about what to do with it? After eating a few bites, you lose interest, but it's a pity to throw it away. 

Don't worry, today we will bring you 10 wonderful ways to eat leftover ham, so that the leftover ham can be transformed into a delicious dish on the table, satisfying all your expectations for food. ​

Baked macaroni with ham and cheese​

Macaroni has always been a popular staple food choice. First, cook the macaroni until it is 80% cooked, then remove it for later use. Melt butter in a pot, add flour and stir into a batter, then slowly pour in milk, stirring while pouring until a thick white sauce is formed.

Cut the remaining ham into small pieces, mix it with the white sauce and macaroni, and put it in a baking tray. Spread a thick layer of cheese on the surface, put it in a preheated oven, and bake it at 180℃ until the cheese is golden and melted, exuding an attractive aroma.

With one bite, the chewy macaroni, the salty ham, and the rich cheese blend perfectly, and every bite is full of the taste of happiness. ​

Ham and vegetable omelette​

A ham and vegetable omelette for breakfast is simple and nutritious. Dice the remaining ham, and cut onions, green peppers and other vegetables into small pieces. Beat a few eggs in a bowl, add appropriate amount of salt and black pepper and stir well.

Pour a little oil into the pan, first add the diced ham to fry until fragrant, then add the vegetables and stir-fry until cooked. Pour the egg liquid into the pan, fry slowly over low heat, and after the bottom solidifies, turn it over and continue frying until both sides are golden.

This omelette is rich in color and has a distinct taste. The aroma of ham adds a lot of color to the omelette, which can make you full of energy to start a new day. ​

Ham pizza​

Pizza is a classic delicacy. Making pizza with leftover ham is delicious. Prepare the pizza dough, spread a layer of tomato sauce evenly on it, and sprinkle a layer of mozzarella cheese. Cut the remaining ham into thin slices and spread it on the cheese, then add mushrooms, olives, bell peppers and other vegetables according to personal preference.

Finally, sprinkle a layer of cheese and bake in the oven at 200℃ for 15-20 minutes until the cheese melts and slightly burns. The freshly baked pizza smells fragrant, and the salty aroma of the ham blends with the taste of cheese and vegetables. Take a big bite and you will feel full of happiness. ​

Ham Asparagus Rolls​

This dish is refreshing and delicious, suitable as an appetizer or side dish. Wash the asparagus, remove the older part of the root, blanch it in boiling water until it is cooked, remove it and drain the water.

Cut the remaining ham into thin slices, take a slice of ham, put a few asparagus, roll it up from one end, and fix it with a toothpick. Pour a little oil into the pan, put in the ham asparagus rolls, and fry on low heat until the surface of the ham is slightly golden.

This dish is not only good-looking, but also the salty and fragrant ham and the sweet asparagus are perfectly matched, with a fresh taste, refreshing and delicious. ​

Ham and Potato Soup​

On cold days, a bowl of steaming ham and potato soup is warm and cozy. Peel the potatoes and cut them into small pieces, chop the onions, and cut the remaining ham into small cubes.

Melt the butter in the pot, add the chopped onions and stir-fry for a while, then add the potato cubes and stir-fry for a while. Pour in an appropriate amount of water, boil over high heat, then turn to low heat and cook until the potatoes are soft.

Use a cooking stick to beat the ingredients in the pot into a fine paste, then pour in the diced ham and an appropriate amount of milk, continue to cook for a few minutes, and add salt and pepper to taste. This soup has a rich taste, with the density of potatoes, the freshness of ham and the mellowness of milk perfectly combined, which makes people have endless aftertaste. ​

Ham Sandwich​

Sandwiches are convenient and quick food. Making sandwiches with leftover ham is simple and delicious. Prepare the bread slices, spread a layer of mayonnaise or butter on a piece of bread, put lettuce leaves and tomato slices, and then spread the remaining ham slices, and finally cover with another piece of bread.

You can add cheese slices, pickles and other ingredients according to your personal taste. Cut the sandwich into triangles or rectangles, and a delicious ham sandwich is ready. Whether it is taken away as breakfast or enjoyed at the office for lunch, it is very suitable. ​

Ham tortillas​

Tortillas are also a common delicacy. Adding leftover ham has a unique flavor. Mix corn flour and flour, add appropriate amount of warm water, knead into a smooth dough, and let it rise for a while. Cut the remaining ham into small cubes, mix with corn kernels and chopped green onions, add salt, pepper and other seasonings and mix well.

Divide the risen dough into small portions, roll it into pancakes, put the fillings on the pancakes, fold it in half and press the edges tightly. Pour a little oil into the pan, put in the tortillas, and fry them on low heat until both sides are golden. This ham tortilla has a crispy crust and a fresh and fragrant filling, which is very enjoyable to eat.​

Italian vegetable soup with ham​

This soup is nutritious and delicious. Cut vegetables such as carrots, celery, and onions into small pieces, and cut the remaining ham into small cubes. Pour a little olive oil into the pot, add chopped onions and stir-fry until fragrant, then add carrots, celery and other vegetables and stir-fry.

Pour in an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer for a while, add diced ham and pasta. Continue to cook until the pasta is cooked through, and add salt, pepper and tomato sauce to taste. This soup has both the sweetness of vegetables and the salty fragrance of ham.

The addition of pasta makes the soup more filling, making it a very good choice of food. ​

Ham and cheese bread rolls​

Roll the remaining ham and cheese into bread, and the baked bread rolls are fragrant. Mix high-gluten flour, yeast, sugar, salt, etc., add warm water to knead into a smooth dough, and ferment until it is twice as large. Exhaust the fermented dough, roll it into a thin sheet, spread the remaining ham and cheese slices on it, roll it up from one end, and cut it into small sections.

Place the rolls in a baking tray for secondary fermentation. After fermentation, brush the surface with egg wash and bake in the oven at 180℃ for about 20 minutes until the surface of the bread is golden. This bread roll has a crispy crust and soft filling. The flavor of ham and cheese spreads in your mouth, making you want to stop. ​

Ham and chocolate dessert​

You may not think that ham and chocolate can also be paired to make delicious desserts. Cut the remaining ham into very thin slices, melt the dark chocolate, add a little honey and stir evenly. Use a small spoon to spread the chocolate sauce evenly on the ham slices, put it in the refrigerator for a while, and wait for the chocolate to solidify.

This dessert has a unique taste. The salty aroma of ham and the sweetness of chocolate form a wonderful taste impact, bringing you a new food experience. ​

With these 10 wonderful ways to eat, you don’t have to worry about wasting leftover ham. Try these methods to turn ham into delicious dishes and add more excitement to your table. Go to the kitchen and start a ham food journey and enjoy these mouth-watering delicacies!​