Leftover ham recipes

Use this as a basic recipe for eating up your Christmas leftovers. Shredded turkey would work well and you can even use up a mix of leftover cheeses

Use up the Christmas leftovers to make this hearty, deep-filled turkey and ham pie. You could use shop-bought pastry but nothing beats homemade

This hearty hash is a great way to use up any leftover root vegetables. You could try swapping the celeriac for parsnips, potatoes or Jerusalem artichokes

This warming bake, rich with sherry and mustard, will use up the Christmas leftovers

Great for using up leftovers from Christmas dinner. If you don’t fancy turkey, use chicken instead.

Use up leftover festive ingredients such as ham, hazelnuts, cranberries and clementines in this light salad - perfect after a week of indulgence

Use leftover ingredients from Christmas including Boursin cheese, cranberry jelly and stuffing in this festive dish. Ideal for casual entertaining

Use up leftover ham in this family dish - add some celery sticks or other veg to the sauce too, if you like

A meaty and vibrant soup that's great for using up festive ham leftovers or as a comforting storecupboard soup

Try this German-inspired dish, packed with potatoes, bacon, pears and kale. It's a great way to get through leftovers – swap the bacon for ham if preferred

This fluffy and filling meal for one uses up leftover ham or gammon and makes a great brunch served with baked beans

Ham and root vegetables are coated in a creamy mustard and crème fraîche sauce, then topped with savoury crumble in this winter bake

This speedy comforting snack has everything you want from a sandwich – melty cheese, salty ham and a touch of sweet fruit

This simple starter is a great way to use up leftover ham and you can freeze it ahead

Peas and ham don't just partner well in soup - try them together in a fresh, minty salad platter, great for a buffet party

A puff pastry turnover is always a good way of using leftovers - adapt the recipe to whatever cheese you've got

An easy and decadent way to use up leftover Christmas ham

Use up your Christmas roast leftovers in this creamy soup

Use up a leftover chunk of ham in this healthy, but hearty, family supper

Use up the leftovers in your fridge with this hearty family supper dish

There's no need to make pastry for this tart, just buy a packet of filo. The leftovers are great for packed lunches too

This warming winter recipe is a great way to use up the Christmas leftovers, and so easy to make. Perfect for Boxing Day

There aren't any blackbirds baked into it, but this stunning centrepiece will impress with its layers of nuts, fruit, chicken and gammon

Use up your leftovers with this simple, speedy canapé recipe