Recipes with ham

This is the best Monte Cristo sandwich in the world... and I don't just mean Disneyworld. It seems complicated but believe me..it is well worth the effort. Make each item in the order given. The Currant Jelly Sauce and the Fruit Compote go alongside.

Entlebuch woodland slices are open-faced Swiss alpine sandwiches with smoked ham, creamy mushroom ragout, melted Emmentaler, and warm poached pear. Hearty mountain-region comfort.

Ham and beet salad with matchstick beets, diced apple, chopped hard-boiled eggs, and ham tossed in a simple oil and vinegar dressing, served on a bed of lettuce.

Clay pot chicken braised with ham, eggplant, zucchini, peppers, and tomatoes in wine. A rustic Spanish one-pot meal bursting with Mediterranean flavor.

Italian-style lentil soup with diced ham, fresh tomatoes, carrots, celery, and bay leaf simmered into a hearty, protein-rich pot. Top each bowl with grated Parmesan for restaurant flavor.

White sauce lasagna layered with chicken, ham, asparagus, mushrooms, mozzarella, and Parmesan. A make-ahead twist on classic lasagna that skips the red sauce entirely.

A quick and easy way to use up your leftover by making this delicious spread.

A whole chicken and ham steamed with ginger and sherry, chopped Chinese-style, and served with stir-fried broccoli under a glossy rock sugar glaze. An impressive traditional Chinese banquet dish.

Sauteed ham and tender apple slices baked in a smooth cottage cheese custard with a clever buttermilk biscuit crust. A savory-sweet brunch quiche ready in one hour.

French-style stuffed eggs with ham, Dijon, and thyme, topped with a broiled breadcrumb crust. A lightened-up deviled egg appetizer with a warm, crispy topping perfect for Easter brunches.

Pile it high! This homemade Chicago-style deep dish pizza features a golden yeast crust loaded with six meats, mushrooms, peppers, and stretchy mozzarella. A true meat lover's deep dish dream.

Cheesy ham scallion quiche is a quick microwave quiche for two: a cornmeal crust filled with ham, mozzarella, scallions and a dash of hot sauce in a soft egg custard. No oven, ready fast for breakfast or lunch.

Retro molded potato salad set in lemon gelatin with ham, cheese, and hard-boiled eggs for a cool vintage side dish.

Ham egg and cheese breakfast casserole with croutons, cheddar, and a custard of eggs, milk, dry mustard, and flour. A crowd-feeding brunch bake that cuts into clean squares.

Noodle pie layered with ham, sour cream, onion, and butter in a double-crust pastry shell. An old-school savory pie that works hot or cold.

Quick skillet paella with butter-sauteed shrimp, ham strips, green peas, olives, and cherry tomatoes over seasoned rice. A 30-minute shortcut to Spain's most famous dish.