30 holiday ham recipes

Quick and easy biscuits that use up leftover ham after the holiday season.

Spanish pan con tomate with Serrano ham slow-roasts plum tomatoes for a sweet, garlicky spread piled onto toasted baguette and topped with thin slices of jamón. A classic tapas party platter.

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

Whipped yam and acorn squash casserole with maple syrup, orange juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. A naturally sweet holiday side dish with no butter or cream needed.

Melon salsa with ripe cantaloupe, fresh ginger, jalapeno, cilantro, and lime. A sweet-spicy no-cook fruit salsa for grilled fish, chicken, or chips.

Bone-in smoked ham rubbed with chili powder, paprika, cumin, and cinnamon, then finished with a sticky peach preserves and orange juice glaze. A spice-crusted holiday ham that steals the show.

Microwave glazed baked ham with brown sugar, dry mustard, pineapple rings, and whole cloves. A retro holiday ham done in under 30 minutes of cook time.

Slow cooker honey glazed ham cooked in lemon-lime soda with a honey-mustard-clove glaze. A hands-off crockpot ham for holidays or Sunday dinner.

Company ham sauce turns the drippings from a baked ham into an elegant sweet-savory sauce, thickened with cornstarch and layered with currant jelly, Dijon, sherry, and plump currants. The finishing touch your holiday ham deserves.

Baked mac and cheese loaded with smoky leftover ham and pan-fried onions, topped with melty mozzarella and golden breadcrumbs. The tastiest way to put that holiday spiral ham to work.

Glazed smoked ham roasted with a jalapeño jelly and cilantro finish. Foolproof holiday ham technique with temperature markers and a spicy-sweet twist on tradition.

Showstopper honey-baked ham simmered in ginger ale, roasted with white wine, glazed with honey-maple-mustard, and served with rich pan sauce. Restaurant-worthy holiday centerpiece.

Four-ingredient apple cider glaze for ham or pork roast. Brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and warm cloves cook into a sticky, lacquered shine perfect for holiday spiral hams.

Easy glazed smoked ham trims, scores, and bakes a fully-cooked smoked ham with a simple sugar coating for a holiday-worthy main with minimal effort. The classic Sunday-supper or Easter-table centerpiece.

Silky chicken and ham mousse blended with Madeira wine and whipped cream, set in a gelatin mold. An elegant make-ahead appetizer for cocktail parties and holiday entertaining.

Graham cracker-crusted baked ham glazed with brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and graham crumbs, studded with whole cloves. A sweet, crunchy twist on the classic holiday ham.