Ham Recipes
All About Ham
Ham history, varieties, selection and storage information. Learn all about ham before trying one of the many ham recipes.
Ham Varieties
What's the difference between a smoked ham and a raw ham? Learn information on different ham varieties, cuts, and terminology.
Acorn Squash Stuffed Pasta Recipe
Cheese, acorn squash, and ham make a wonderful pasta filling for homemade tortelloni (tortellini), and the tomato cream sauce is quick and easy. The pasta dough comes together quickly in a food processor or mixer with a dough hook. You may omit the ham, if need be.
Appetizer Tree Recipe
This appetizer tree serves double-duty as a colorful and attractive table decoration for parties and as an edible treat. If you are creative, you can carve the fresh pineapple into any shape that suits your party. Feel free to use your favorite fruits, vegetables, cheeses, and or/cooked meats in any combination. Modify the colors of the foods to fit your theme.
Apple Bourbon Baked Ham Recipe
Apple cider, Dijon mustard, allspice, and bourbon make a fabuous glaze and pan gravy for smoked ham.
Big Batch Bean Soup Recipe
This hearty bean soup makes 100 servings, enough to feed a crowd. The soup gets a wealth of flavor from ham bones.
Bourbon and Mustard Glazed Country Ham Recipe
The ham is partially cooked, then spread with the glaze and basted with the bourbon and pan juices.
Cauliflower Gratin Recipe
Three cheeses and ham give a rich depth of flavor to bland cauliflower. The meat may be omitted, if necessary. Cauliflower gratin makes a great side dish, but consider it also for breakfast or brunch. Great for low-carb diets.
Cherry Orange Glazed Ham Recipe
Break away from the traditional pineapple ham and try this cherry orange glaze. It is fast and easy because the glaze is made with canned cherry pie filling and orange marmalade.
Cherry, Cheese, and Ham Chicken Recipe
Thin-sliced ham wraps up chicken breasts layered with cherry preserves and Gouda cheese. Easy to make, yet impressive on the table.
Chicken Gumbo Recipe
Gumbo, a popular Cajun/Creole dish, is made here with chicken, andouille sausage, okra, and tomatoes. The pressure cooker makes quick work of this dish which is traditionally served with white rice. Do check out the variations with ham, chicken sausage, and/or corn.
Chinese Turkey with Eight-Treasure Stuffing Recipe
Soy sauce, ginger, mushrooms, and chestnuts give a Chinese flair to rice stuffing for turkey. Plan ahead to allow time for the turkey to marinate.
Chinese-Style Paella Recipe
Ginger, soy sauce, and mushrooms give a Chinese influence to rice paella loaded with chicken, shellfish, and fish.
Coca Cola Ham Recipe
Ham is cooked in cola and onions, then covered with a molasses mustard glaze and baked. This is a good option when you don't need a huge bone-in ham. It's quick and easy.
Colorful Frittata Recipe
Colorful frittata is loaded with mushrooms, broccoli, ham, and Cheddar cheese. Great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Do not worry about precise measurements with the vegetables, and feel free to substitute your favorite veggies. Turkey ham or chunk tuna may be substituted for the ham.
Country-Cured Ham Recipe
If you are fortunate enough to come by a country-cured ham, don't be turned off by the moldy exterior. Here's how to prepare it. This cured ham requires at least a day of preparation time, so plan ahead.
Country-Cured Ham Recipe
If you are fortunate enough to come by a country-cured ham, don't be turned off by the moldy exterior. Here's how to prepare it. This cured ham requires at least a day of preparation time, so plan ahead.
Crab Gumbo Recipe
Gumbo is a Creole favorite and this version has crab, shrimp, and ham, along with the requisite okra. Serve with white rice.
Cranberry Orange Glazed Ham Recipe
Cranberry juice, honey, and mustard make a delicious glaze for smoked ham.
Denver Diner Pizza Recipe
Denver Diner Pizza Recipe. If you are a fan of diner-style Denver omelets, you will fall in love with this pizza. It is topped with ham, tomato, sweet bell peppers, two cheeses, and sunny-side up eggs.
Creamed Spinach Recipe
Creamed spinach is fast and easy to make. This recipe has converted many spinach-haters, so do give it a try. The ham lends a hearty richness, but you may omit it if you wish or try substituting bacon.
Double-Decker Club Sandwiches Recipe
Decadent two-layer sandwich is loaded with turkey, ham, Swiss cheese, bacon, and olives.
Dublin Coddle Recipe
The classic Irish coddle recipe is basically a ham, sausage, potato, and onion stove-top casserole. It makes an easy and hearty meal.
Farfalle with Savoy Cabbage, Pancetta, Thyme, and Mozzarella Recipe
Rich with pancetta, mozzarella, cabbage, and thyme, this pasta dish can be on the table in less than 30 minutes.
Frittata Ranchera Recipe
Great for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner, this ranch-style frittata is a meal in one. Serve with fresh fruit on the side.
Glazed Ham Balls Recipe
Sure to please your guests, this baked appetizer combines ham and fresh ground pork sausage with vegetables, mustard, spices, and a splash of whiskey. Ground ham is available in 1-pound rolls in most supermarket meat departments, but you can also grind your own in a grinder or food processor. These are so good, you will probably need to make a double batch for your party.
Green Eggs and Ham Recipe
Green Eggs and Ham Recipe. If your kids love the Dr. Suess book featuring the Cat in the Hat and his misadventures with the children, then they will get a kick out of this version of green eggs and ham.
Green Beans with Bacon and Sweet Peppers Recipe
The French green beans (haricot vert) are best in this recipe. Bacon, onions, sweet red peppers, balsamic vinegar, and wine give a sweet and sour, smoky flavor to the beans. If you cannot find them fresh or frozen, use the thinnest green beans you can find. Roasted red peppers (your own or jarred) may be substituted for the fresh bell pepper.
Ham and Acorn Squash Skillet Dinner Recipe
This is a great way to use up leftover ham. Ham patties top buttered acorn squash all in one skillet. Kids love this dish. If acorn squash is not in season, try substituting sweet potatoes.
Ham and Lima Bean Salad with Maple Thyme Dressing Recipe
This unusual ham and lima bean salad is cooked but served at room temperature. The delightfully different dressing is made with maple syrup, vinegar, and fresh thyme. To cut back on cooking time, you may use canned or frozen lima beans.
Ham and Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
Sweet potatoes are seasoned with nutmeg and orange peel then layered with ham and mustard. Baked and topped with sesame seeds, this dish is sure to please family or guests.
Ham and Swiss Cheese Spread Recipe
Ham and Swiss go together like PB&J, and works particularly well in this spread for rye crackers. Or spread it on toast and broil for a hot appetizer. Best of all, it can be made up to 2 days in advance.
Ham with Cherry Sauce Recipe
Canned ham becomes special with a glaze of apple or guava jelly, mustard, pineapple juice, and wine, then topped with a cherry and raisin sauce. Try this method with pork tenderloin or even chicken.
Ham-and-Cheese-on-Rye Bread Recipe
The ham and cheese are baked into this bread roll. Just bake and slice. No assembly required.
Jerusalem Artichoke and Ham Eggrolls Recipe
Jerusalem artichokes take the place of starch in tasty and easy eggrolls.
Layered Swiss Chard, Ham, and Cheese Custard Recipe
This dish is good chilled, at room temperature, or hot. Cut into small cubes for an appetizer.
Lighter Jambalaya Recipe
Jambalaya is a Cajun specialty that is delicious but not necessarily low-fat or low-calorie. Try this lighter version that still contains ham, chicken, and shrimp.
Low-Carb Ham Wraps Recipe
Ham slices are filled with a savory cheese mixture, then rolled into wraps. To serve as an appetizer, simply slice into 1-inch pieces. Perfect for low-carb diets.
Low-Fat Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe
Balsamic vinegar makes a flavorful pan sauce for a surprisingly delicious but easy low-fat chicken with ham and mozzarella cheese.
Macaroni Grill's Scaloppine di Pollo Recipe (Chicken, Artichoke, Mushroom Pasta)
This Macaroni Grill favorite combines chicken, artichokes, mushrooms, capers, and pasta in a lemon butter sauce.
Maria's Pasta and Eggplant in Beer Recipe
Eggplant, peas, and ham are cooked in beer and mixed with penne pasta for a simple, but hearty meal.
Marinated Pork Fillet Roasted on Rhubarb Recipe
Rhubarb makes a flavorful sauce for prosciutto-wrapped pork fillets.
Monte Cristo Sandwiches Recipe
The Monte Cristo is a sandwich filled with turkey, ham, and Swiss cheese that is coated and deep-fried. Some restaurants serve it with a dusting of powdered sugar. It is not for the faint of heart, but it is indeed decadently delicious.
Nine Bean Soup Mix Recipe
Nine different types of dried beans, plus barley, are combined to make a heart-warming bean soup mix great for gifts or to keep on hand. If you are giving as a gift, be sure to include the recipe instructions. This will make 9 gifts and each will make enough soup to feed 8.
Nuge's Stuffed Rolled Venison Log Recipe
Ground venison is filled with oats, ham, and mozzarella cheese. This recipe is from avid hunter and rock star Ted Nugent from his popular cookbook.
Potluck Gumbo Recipe
Gumbo is a Cajun and Creole favorite. This version is full of ham, shrimp, chicken giblets, and crab. Gumbo is traditionally served over hot cooked rice.
Red Eye Gravy Recipe
Ham and coffee are the basis for red eye gravy, a Southern favorite. This is not for the faint of heart, but it sure is tasty!
Salmon Stuffed Eggs Recipe
If you don't care for smoked salmon or can't find it, you may substitute other smoked fish, black olives, ground ham, blue cheese, or caviar.
Scalloped Potatoes with Broccoli and Ham Recipe
Put this hearty casserole together in about 15 minutes, then put it in the oven and forget about it for about an hour. Feel free to substitute gold potatoes. Easy and filling.
Spahn House Famous Omelet Recipe
This combination of an omelet and a souffle is light and fluffy, yet takes less than 20 minutes to make. If you get the ham from the deli, be sure to get one that is low in water content. Boiled ham will not work. It is also great for dinner. Don't miss the Western omelet and strawberry omelet variations.
Spiced Pork Roast Recipe
Spiced pork roast (fresh deboned picnic ham) is flavored with Worcestershire, brown sugar, herbs, and spices for an easy main dish for the slow cooker. Be aware that this particular recipe is designed for the Crock-Pot® Versaware product line which allows stove-top sauteing directly in the stone crock. Do not use this method with a standard Crock-Pot® or other slow cooker. Alternative instructions are included for standard and older model slow cookers.
Squid with Ham Bernadette Recipe
Squid (calamari) tubes are stuffed with a mixture of ham and tomatoes, sauteed with onion and garlic, then baked in wine.
Sweet Potato and Turkey Croquettes Recipe
This is a great recipe for leftover turkey and potatoes. You can also substitute ham, duck, chicken, or goose for the turkey.
Swiss and Cream Cheese Ball Recipe
Swiss cheese and cream cheese form the base for these cheese balls flavored with thyme and smoked ham. A splash of vodka gives a peppery flavor, but omit it if you wish. Perfect for parties.
Swiss, Ham, & Onion Rolls Recipe
Layers of ham, Swiss cheese, and green onions are rolled into bread dough, sliced, and baked into sandwich rolls. Use a good quality deli ham for these rolls. The cheap sandwich ham contains too much water and will make the rolls soggy. These rolls can also be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or as a snack.
Thai Pineapple Rice Recipe
A meal in itself, stir-fried rice with pineapple, baby shrimp, chicken breast, ham, and vegetables is quickly stir-fried and served in a a pineapple shell.
Top 10 Ways to Use Up Leftover Ham
Unless you have a very large family, chances are you will not use up an entire ham in one meal. Ham sandwiches are delicious, of course, but try branching out to not only use up that leftover ham, but also use it as a meal-stretcher with these recipes.
Turkey Mornay on Broccoli Recipe
Cooked turkey and ham are layered on top of broccoli, covered with a rich, creamy white wine sauce and baked. Cooked chicken may be substituted for the turkey.
Turkey, Ham, and Vegetable Hash Recipe
Turkey and ham liven up traditional potato hash. Leeks, onions, and bell peppers add additional flavor. Chicken may be substituted for the turkey if you do not have any leftovers. Serve with fried eggs on top or just as is.
Veal Chops with Anchovy and Caper Sauce Recipe
Brandy, anchovies, capers, and ham make an interesting sauce for veal chops. Please do not skip the anchovies. You will detect no fishy taste in the sauce, but they are a key ingredient.
World's Best Bean Soup Mix Recipe
Mix up beans for gifts or just to have on hand to make soup. The soup is made with ham hock, onions, and tomatoes. The beans look quite colorful when given as a gift in a glass jar. Do not forget to include the cooking instructions. Be sure to keep some for yourself.