Recipes Everyday Cooking Everyday Leftovers Recipes Ham 8 Ways to Use Leftover Ham to Make the Most Satisfying Sandwiches By Hayley Sugg Published on August 13, 2021 Close Photo: Molly If you find yourself with too much leftover ham after the holidays, don't just resign yourself to reheating slices! Instead, throw together one these wow-worthy sandwiches to change things up. Finely chop it to create a creamy ham spread, get toasty with Hawaiian ham buns, or even pair ham and turkey for an epic Thanksgiving sandwich. With these eight recipes, you're sure to not become bored with holiday leftovers. 01 of 09 Ham Spread View Recipe Melissa Goff "This recipe uses leftover ham with onion and dill pickle relish for a delicious sandwich spread or dip for crackers," says Pat Schwarz. These easy add-ins make a creamy spread that's perfect paired with crisp lettuce in a soft bun. 02 of 09 Monte Cristo Sandwich View Recipe Chef If you need a hot sandwich, opt for this Monte Cristo. Dipped in an egg batter and pan-fried, it's like a savory alternative to French toast. 03 of 09 Thanksgiving Sandwich View Recipe bd.weld Some of the most common Thanksgiving leftovers — ham, turkey, and mashed potatoes — are tucked into this tasty sandwich. Want to make it even more decadent? Serve with a drizzle of leftover gravy and it eat with a fork and knife. 04 of 09 Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders View Recipe Molly Salty ham is perfectly contrasted with sweet Hawaiian buns in these warm sliders. Each sandwich is topped with a spoonful of buttery mustard onions before baking. 05 of 09 Ham Salad Pitas View Recipe Sugarplum Simultaneously creamy and crunchy, these ham pitas are a world of flavors and textures. "These stuffed pita are a great use for leftovers," says recipe creator SLAUSON. "The almonds and grapes really compliment the ham." 06 of 09 Open-Faced Ham and Cheese Sandwich View Recipe Soup Loving Nicole Thick-sliced ham is loaded up with a fried egg, rich Swiss cheese, and herbaceous pesto, all on a slice of hearty bread. Serve for breakfast or dinner, it's delicious no matter the time of day. 07 of 09 Mini Ham, Swiss, Rye Sandwiches with Cranberry Onion Relish View Recipe Patty Cakes You'll get all the best holiday flavors in a single bite of these mini sandwiches. Savory ham, sweet cranberry sauce, refreshing rosemary, and tangy Dijon mustard make for a flavorful meal. 08 of 09 Cuban Midnight Sandwich View Recipe Tracy Ann This sandwich calls for both ham and turkey, which is great if you've made both for big gatherings. The duo is amped up with pickles, mustard, and Swiss before getting toasted to golden brown perfection. 09 of 09 More Leftover Ham Ideas Allrecipes Magazine 100+ Ways to Use Leftover Ham 8 Ham and Cheese Sandwiches You Need In Your Rotation 18 Tasty Recipes for Using Up Leftover Ham Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit