Your big meal is over. Are you wondering what to do with leftover ham? My Deviled Ham Recipe uses salty ham, crunchy celery, tangy pickles and creamy mayonnaise. The peppery bite you get from Tabasco gives it just the right kick! The salty, sweet, creamy, crunchy spread is delicious on bread or crackers. It’s also perfect for a sandwich at lunch. This sandwich spread is easy to make, freezes well and is a great use of leftover ham.
One of my favorite ways to use leftover ham is using it to make this Deviled Ham Recipe
Leftovers, do you love them or hate them? I love them and I think the reason I do is because I repurpose leftovers into a great new meal. It’s probably one of the things I’m best at. Taking our Chinese food and combining it with some fresh veggies and making a soup. Thinking I have an avocado for the salad but no! Dang it…. I don’t want to run to the store… and then digging in the back of the fridge and realizing I have marinated artichoke hearts. You’ll be surprised what you can come up with when your time and budget are limited!
So let’s say you make a magnificent ham on Sunday, but you have a ton of leftover ham… of course you’ll want to save the hambone and make Ham and Bean Soup, right? But there’s still a pile of ham leftover… My Deviled Ham Recipe is a favorite repurpose of leftover ham!
What is deviled ham?
Deviled ham is a spiced up version of ham. It can be spiced up with cayenne pepper, tabasco sauce or even jalapeños. The meat is finely chopped and additional flavors are added to make it creamy or crunchy. You can also devil chicken or lobster. Probably the most popular is deviled eggs.
How do you make deviled ham?
- Making Deviled Ham is super easy!
- Gather the ingredients – ham, celery and an onion.
- Toss everything in your food processor. It does all the work for you!
- When it’s done chopping add a scoop of sweet pickle relish, spices and mayo and wa-la!
- The Deviled Ham is ready!
Pile this Deviled Ham Recipe on crackers, bread, even a stalk of celery!
This is the best of both worlds because it is salty and sweet, creamy and crunchy. Delicious on bread or crackers. Or if you prefer a low carb version pack it in a stalk of celery or top off a cucumber slice. Easy-peasy right?
Very rarely do I buy white bread, but I’m telling you – this spread on a slice of white bread? Nomnomnom!
I make our lunches every morning and this is a terrific spread to use for sandwiches. Added bonus – tastes even better on day two!
Or if you’re looking for other ways to use up left over ham, let me toss a few more your way –
When I say soup is good food – Ham and Bean Soup is one of the best!
As I’d mentioned earlier Ham and Bean Soup is a great use of leftover ham especially if you are stretching pennies! Ham and Bean Soup is an affordable meal too. Slow cooking the beans (or using your Instant Pot) makes them creamy and delicious. We love a big pot of beans! (Freezes well too!)
Potato Soup with ham is an savory, hearty delicious bowl of soup made in the Instant Pot or your pressure cooker.
Potato Soup with Ham is another penny-stretching delicious option! This recipe is made quickly in the Instant Pot (though you can also make it on the stovetop or slow cooker) It’s creamy and rich and really so hearty!
Cuban Pork Chops
Cuban Pork Chops are another amazing dish! A thick cut pork chop stuffed with ham, swiss cheese and the dill pickle adds a salty bite! This is a great meal, because the pork chop is stuffed with ham, pickles and cheese and every bite is a great pop of flavor!
Some potatoes, onions and corned beef, oh yeah! We got a meal!!
Serve up some Heavenly Hash – ham, potatoes, parsley, onions and peppers, oh yes we have a meal! Though the recipe I’ve linked uses corned beef, ham is a great substitute.
Want to lighten it up? Make a Cobb salad – chunks of salty ham, cheese and greens topped off with a tangy homemade 1000 island salad dressing – delicious!
Split Pea Soup is an easy meal. Super hearty and very flavorful!
I LOVE Split Pea Soup and I think my recipe is one of the BEST for Split Pea. It’s quick and easy. Holding out a handful of the peas and adding them 10 minutes after the cooking starts ensures you’ll have a soup with great flavor AND great texture. It’s simply delicious!
There are a ton more ideas and recipes here on the website for leftover ham – just go to the search bar and type in ham – additionally I wanted to share another recipe for deviled ham – head over to Garlic and Zest for Savory Southern Deviled Ham!
p.s. Don’t forget to save the hambone – there is so much flavor and it’s the start to a great soup!
Be sure to enjoy Deviled Ham your favorite way!
This post has been updated from last year.
Deviled Ham Recipe
The big meal is over but are you wondering what to do with leftover ham? My Deviled Ham Recipe uses salty ham, crunchy celery, tangy pickles and creamy mayonnaise. The peppery bite comes from Tabasco. It gives it just the right kick! The spicy, salty, sweet, creamy, crunchy spread is delicious on bread or crackers. It’s also perfect for a sandwich at lunch. This sandwich spread is easy to make, freezes well and is a great use of leftover ham.
Deviled Ham Recipe
My Deviled Ham Recipe uses salty ham, crunchy celery, tangy pickles and creamy mayonnaise. The peppery bite you get from Tabasco gives it just the right kick! The salty, sweet, creamy, crunchy spread is delicious on bread or crackers. It's also perfect for a sandwich at lunch. This sandwich spread is easy to make, freezes well and is a great use of leftover ham.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cubed ham
- 2 stalks celery
- 1/2 sweet yellow onion
- 1/2 cup mayonaise
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp tobasco sauce
- 1/4 cup sweet relish well drained
Instructions
Chunk the ham into cubes. Also rough chop the celery and onion. Add these ingredients to the food processor. Pulse until all ingredients are chopped.
Drain the relish well. This will keep the spread from getting soggy.
Remove the ham spread from the food processor and add remaining ingredients. Stir to combine.
Spread on your favorite bread, crackers, cucumbers or celery. Refrigerate leftovers. Even better on day two!
What to do with leftover ham? Use it to make Deviled Ham – salty and sweet, creamy and crunchy. Delicious on bread or crackers.
Your deviled ham looks fabulous! And I love all the ideas you’ve shared for the lefter Easter ham. Or Christmas, or anytime!
Yes, yes, it doesn’t have to be a holiday to enjoy ham I love the way you think – thanks for stopping by Debi!!
I LOVE leftovers and am so fortunate John does too. We always had deviled ham growing up but I haven’t had it for a long time. Time to change that. Love this one!
Luckily my hubby does too Julie – which is good because it’s just the two of us! 😀 Happy Easter to you & yours!!
The deviled ham bowl looks amazing! I am hoping we have leftover ham so that I can make this. How yummy!
Fingers crossed Patty 😀 I hope you had a wonderful Easter!!
Just what I needed! We ALWAYS have leftover ham.
Perfect, I hope you really enjoy it Linda!!
Such a creative recipe!! Looks absolutely delicious!! Can’t wait to give it a try!
It’s amazing what happens when you get tired of eating the same thing! 😀 Thanks Neli!!
This looks amazing! I think I know what I am trying with any leftover Easter ham! Yummy! Thanks for sharing! Luci’s Morsels | fashion. food. frivolity.
It’s the perfect use of leftovers – thanks Luci!! I appreciate you stopping by!!
what a great recipe to use all the leftover ham, it looks great
Yummy and tasty enjoy Dahn!!
This just looks so good. Looking forward to making it.
I know you’ll enjoy it, one of those old fashioned favorites – YUM! Thanks Lois!!!
This deviled ham sounds like a great way to use up leftover ham! I love having leftovers, but I have trouble coming up with creative ways to use up leftover ham, but you gave me some great ideas!
Wonderful Lisa – I was hoping there would be something here for everyone! 😀 Thank you!!
Now I wish I would have taken some of the leftover ham my mom made for Easter! I’m forwarding her your recipe. Both my parents will love this recipe!
Dang! Well I hope your folks give it a try – super yummy stuff! Thanks Sandra!!!
I love leftovers and this is the perfect way to use up some of our leftover ham!
Wonderful, I hope you give it a try Michelle – enjoy!
We always have leftover ham because I don’t know how to cook for less than 50 people. This is an amazing recipe that will be a big hit for all the summer cook outs too!
Hahaha, ain’t that the truth? You make me laugh, we must be related!! Thanks for stopping by Jennifer!!
This looks amazing!! I love this as a sammy!!!
One order coming up Deanna! 😀
This looks so delicious! I have tons of ham leftover from Easter and this looks like the perfect way to use it up!
Fabulous, enjoy the recipe!! I hope you had a wonderful Easter Ashlyn!!
I love deviled eggs but have never had deviled ham. I’ve gotta try your recipe!
Then you definitely need to give this a try Justine – it’s so easy, makes a great Sammy!
perfect way to use up that leftover ham!
Always yummy, thanks Michaela!!
I made this today and its a great twist on the classic deviled ham. The tabasco really elevates the flavor. I used half a teaspoon instead of a full teaspoon and it was perfect for my taste buds. Thanks for sharing.
Wonderful Lisa, I’m so glad you enjoy this recipe! I know leftovers can go to waste and we all get tired of eating the same thing day after day. I appreciate you stopping back by to share your thoughts!
I always search for the ways to use leftovers. These delived hams are looking delicious.
Thanks Stella! So tasty and a great use for leftover ham, easy too!