Leftover Ham Recipes (Low-Carb and Keto )
Leftover Ham will be a great reason to try some of these amazing low-carb and Keto recipes that include ham! And There are 20 amazing recipes here, and you might even want to buy ham to try some of them!
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I’m updating this collection of Leftover Ham Recipes for everyone who’s looking for recipes using ham. Ham is one of those options many people always make for a holiday or for a special meal. And it’s a great low-carb source of protein as long as you stay away from sweet-glazed hams.
And one of the best things about cooking ham is making something amazing with the leftover ham, right? If you have ham in the fridge this round-up will help you turn it into low-carb meals that are more interesting than ham sandwiches. I hope you’ll find something here that inspires you!
What kind of leftover ham recipes will you find here?
This post has 20 delicious recipes using ham in sheet pan meals, casseroles, breakfast casseroles, fritters, soups with ham, ham roll-ups, ham and eggs, egg muffins, quiche, deviled ham, crepes, and more!
What if you don’t have leftover ham?
If you want to try one of the recipes using ham but don’t have leftover ham, thick-sliced ham from the deli or one of those ham steaks from Costco would be perfect for most of these recipe.
How do you get the complete recipe?
This post has ideas for using ham from Kalyn’s Kitchen and great blogs around the web. Just click the recipe title to see that recipe on the original blog. All photos are copyrighted to the blog that originally posted the recipe.
This Easy Cheesy Baked Ham and Asparagus that’s made as a sheet pan meal is a newer idea on the blog for leftover ham, and this was a winner!
Leftover Broccoli and Ham Crustless Quiche from Cookin’ Canuck can turn leftovers into an amazing breakfast!
Ham and Broccoli Casserole au Gratin is always going to be a winner, and this is a good reason to buy those big two pound bags of broccoli!
Easter means ham and eggs, so this low-carb Broccoli, Ham, and Mozzarella Baked with Eggs from Kalyn’s Kitchen is the perfect after-Easter dish.
Don’t you just love the looks of these Ham and Cheese Cauliflower Fritters from All Day I Dream About Food?
If the weather is still chilly at Easter where you live, this Ham and Cabbage Soup from Kalyn’s Kitchen is a great idea for leftover ham, and this recipe can be made in the Instant Pot, in the slow cooker, or on the stove!
I’m intrigued by these Hot Ham and Cheese Roll-Ups with Dijon Butter Glaze from Peace Love and Low Carb.
Maybe make one more casserole this spring so you can try this Ham and Cauliflower Casserole au Gratin from Kalyn’s Kitchen; this recipe has a lot of fans.
One of the more creative ways to use ham that I’ve seen is these Cheesy Ham Hash Egg Cups from I Breathe I’m Hungry. Don’t they look delicious?
If you’re lucky enough to have some slices of ham leftover, grab some chicken and Swiss cheese and make this Chicken Cordon Bleu Bake from Kalyn’s Kitchen.
More Low-Carb and Keto Leftover Ham Recipes:
- Deviled Ham Spread (and How to Use Deviled Ham) from Kalyn’s Kitchen
- Keto Ham and Cheddar Biscuits from Low-Carb with Jennifer
- Ham and Pickle Roll Ups from Kalyn’s Kitchen
- Egg Muffins with Ham, Cheese, and Bell Pepper from Kalyn’s Kitchen
- Low-Carb Ham and Arugula Quiche from Low Carb Maven
- Asparagus Wrapped in Ham from Kalyn’s Kitchen
- Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole with Broccoli, Ham, and Swiss from Kalyn’s Kitchen
- Ham and Swiss Crepes from Low Carb Maven
- Low-Carb Breakfast Bake (with Broccoli, Mushrooms, Ham, and Cheddar) from Kalyn’s Kitchen
- Cottage Cheese Breakfast Muffins with Ham and Cheddar from Kalyn’s Kitchen
Let us know in the comments if you have great ideas for using leftover ham!











3 Comments on “Leftover Ham Recipes (Low-Carb and Keto )”
Really delicious recipes. I love it!
Hi Kalyn, I wanted to reach out and let you know I am a physician and proud owner of Kitsap Medical Weight Loss in Poulsbo, WA. Not only do I eat a low carb diet, but I also teach it to my patients. Your blog and recipes are shared multiple times each day in my office. Keep up the good work!
Hi Ellen! Thanks so much for that. I'm always happy to hear my recipes are helpful to people.