Recipes with ham

Castilian garlic soup (sopa de ajo) layers smoky paprika-crisped bread cubes, poached eggs, Spanish ham, and garlic-infused broth. A rustic Spanish peasant classic with deep comfort.

Ham fritters with creamy sauce: golden, crispy-edged spoonfuls of ham-studded batter deep-fried until puffy, served with a rich, velvety sauce. A Southern diner classic that turns leftover holiday ham into crowd-pleasing finger food.

Pate in crust (pate en croute), layered ground pork, brandy-marinated chicken and sliced ham wrapped in a buttery pastry crust and baked. Classic French charcuterie for dinner parties, picnics and cheese boards.

Noodle salad with cheese: a hearty German-style pasta salad with spiral noodles, cubed Swiss cheese, ham, and dill pickles, all dressed with a tangy mayo-ketchup-cream sauce. A picnic and potluck classic.

Creamy curried ham and turkey in a roux-based sauce served over toast or biscuits. Freezer-friendly comfort food that reheats beautifully from frozen in one hour.

Ham and asparagus roll-ups topped with melty mozzarella and broiled until bubbly. A low-carb, low-calorie appetizer or side that comes together in under 10 minutes. Three ingredients, big payoff.

Crispy cheese and ham potato cakes made with mashed potatoes, egg yolk, and breadcrumbs for quick 20-minute appetizers or side dishes using leftover potatoes.

Holiday quiche with ham, bacon, Swiss cheese, and shredded lettuce seasoned with savory, chervil, and parsley. A French-herbed egg pie for brunch or dinner.

Fire stew is a slow-cooked ham, lentil, and kidney bean stew with a full 14 ounces of hot sauce stirred in. A four-hour low simmer that's serious heat in every spoonful.

Italian-style picnic pie with diced ham, ricotta, cottage cheese, and Parmesan baked in a double crust with egg yolk glaze. Serve at room temperature for picnics.

Slow cooker chicken saltimbocca rolled with ham and cheese, seared golden, then braised in a creamy white wine sauce with sage and Parmesan.

Microwave upside-down brunch cake with ham, crushed pineapple, and brown sugar under a cornmeal batter. Sweet and savory in under 30 minutes.

Overstuffed mushroom caps loaded with cream cheese, deviled ham, olives, and mustard. A no-bake appetizer with bold, briny flavor in every bite.

Chicken saltimbocca fried golden with ham and sage tucked under the skin, marinated in peppered buttermilk and dusted with flour for a crispy, herb-scented crust.

Slow-cooker smoked ham simmered in port wine and broth with plump golden raisins. An easy hands-off holiday main with rich, fruity depth.

Rotini with zucchini, ham, and carrots tossed in olive oil with fennel seed. A quick 30-minute weeknight pasta that uses up leftover ham and summer vegetables.