If you’ve barely made a dent in your over-sized Christmas ham and now it’s taking up precious fridge space and making the watermelon taste …hammy, don’t let all that precious meat go to waste. Ham up your post-Christmas meals with these leftover-friendly recipes. From light salads, buttery tarts and croissants to light salads, pasta and pudding recipes, there’s no shortage of ways to get more creative with your ham.
These are easy to make and a hit with kids. Set a bunch of pea and ham quiches on your picnic mat and see scavenging hands take them up in no time!
The colours on this dish pop as much as the flavours do in your mouth! Rev up your salad game with chargrilled ham and haloumi and try this recipe out!
Make these divine ham and cheese croquettes for a great pick-me-up snack or finger food at your new year party.
Get the kids to help you make this delicious ricotta and ham tart – it’s so easy, they’ll love making it too!
If you like veal escalope, you’re going to love this recipe for crispy, crumbed ham! Delicious as a snack or serve it with mash potatoes for a meal.
This lip smacking-plate of peas and ricotta pasta can be put together in no time! And you can be generous with using your leftover festive ham to up its flavour.
Flaky croissant pastry that encases melted cheese that coats ham and apple slices. Great as party food or you can make it for your brunch.
Dig your fork into this savoury bread pudding to reveal a creamy baguette and bits of tasty ham – perfect for weekend breakfast or a snack for the kids.
Text: The Australian Women’s Weekly / Photos: BauerSyndication.com.au