Make the week after your holiday meal something to look forward to with these thoughtfully delicious & easy Easter leftovers recipes! Leftover ham and hard boiled eggs are put to good use in a zesty chopped ham salad, an ultimate farmhouse egg salad, crock pot peas, a secret ingredient quiche, creamy Hawaiian dip and more!

Don’t know what to with all of those Easter leftovers in the refrigerator? Don’t worry! With these easy recipes, leftovers just might be even more fun and delicious than Easter dinner!
Reinvent that traditional ham and those hard boiled Easter eggs with sandwiches, salads, dips, quiches, snacks, even a crock pot side dish. I also included a comfort pasta casserole recipe and classic Louisiana Red Beans & Rice so there is no doubt about what to make this week.
Have a great time savoring your holiday by remaking and loving those leftovers all week long!
Easy Easter Leftover Recipes
Ham & Pineapple Hawaiian Dip is a richly creamy, savory and lightly sweet dip loaded with your leftover smoky ham, crushed pineapple, cream cheese, green onions, chopped pecans and a dollop of real mayonnaise. An effortless, make ahead recipe, this dreamy dip delivers a truly delicious wow!
Dreamy cream cheese, ripe strawberries, crisp spinach and salty smoked turkey or ham all piled high on buttery croissants make a delectable little picnic sandwiches that taste even better than they look!
This easy, no-soak, crock pot black eyed pea recipe delivers THE BEST Southern Black Eyed Peas & Ham with a deliciously subtle jalapeno kick. Simple, effortless and oh-so tasty with your leftover ham. Your vegetable side dish game is about to change!
This zippy chopped ham salad will have your family looking forward to leftover ham! Not your average sandwich spread, this chunky salad makes for a perfect appetizer with crackers or a delicious sandwich on your favorite bread. Never wonder about how to make the best ham salad again!
This cool & easy Classic Pea Salad is loaded with bright, fresh flavor! A long time classic made with sweet peas, cheddar cheese, and onion, you’ll love the tasty additions of toasted pecans, diced bell pepper, a sprinkle of lemon zest and swapping out the bacon with ham.
Hot Bacon Dressing is a warm, tangy delight served warm over bright baby spinach, chopped bacon, sliced mushrooms, red onion, and boiled eggs. Not quite like another other salad dressing, this bacon-ey vinaigrette transforms a simple spinach salad into something more! Perfect as side dish and as a crave-worthy, flavor packed lunch!
This classic southern egg salad delivers serious farm-style deliciousness! Loaded with chopped celery, green onions, sweet relish and pimentos, this delicious recipe has what it takes to satisfy for breakfast, lunch or dinner!  Make an egg salad sandwich, have it on a bed of lettuce, on toast or with crackers.
Enjoy all the flavors of deliciously rich & cheesy Chicken Cordon Bleu in a easy pasta casserole that will blow your family away! Ham, chicken and penne pasta all wrapped in a creamy swiss cheese sauce and topped with a crisp panko topping is unbelievably delicious comfort food that is sure to earn a regular spot on your dinner table.
Southern Deviled Egg Potato Salad is one of the dreamiest, tastiest side dishes around! It combines all the flavors of deviled eggs with red onion, pickles and tender potatoes to create a fluffy, tangy salad that’s perfect for cookouts, potlucks, tailgates, even holidays!
Creamy, savory and loaded with deep, rich flavor, spices and cubed ham, classic Louisiana Red Beans & Rice is one pot comfort food that easily feeds a crowd and warms the soul.
Creamy Broccoli Mac & Cheese is made on the stovetop in just one pot and is the ultimate in comfort food side dishes. With lusciously melted cheddar, cream cheese, fresh chopped broccoli and elbow pasta, this is one homemade macaroni and cheese recipe that gets to the table in less than 30 minutes! Add chopped ham to make it a complete meal!
A fun twist on a New Orleans classic, this Muffuletta Crescent Ring Sandwich has all the traditional layers of ham, salami, cheese and homemade olive salad stuffed inside a golden, flaky crescent roll ring!Â
A lot of times, ham and dill roll ups are just made with a hunk of pickle, wrapped with ham. And those are good. But why settle for what others are doing? In this case, spicing up the cream cheese with a little pickle juice, a red pepper kick and using leftover ham sliced rolled up in a pinwheel is absolutely the way to go.
Serve ham biscuit sliders with this sweet & spicy quick set jelly. It is easy to make on the stove with just a little cornstarch and keeps in the fridge for up to 3-4 weeks.
Get all the zing of your favorite Italian sub wrapped in a tender, flaky crust with this easy Spicy Italian Crescent Ring recipe! Loaded with ham, pepperoni, 2 glorious melty cheeses, banana or pepperoncini peppers & roasted red bell pepper, this delicious hot sandwich is perfect for a quick dinner on busy weeknights.Â
Get all the rich flavor of a New Orleans Muffaletta sandwich in this gorgeous, easy layered salad with homemade dressing! This richly flavored stunner is the perfect satisfying meal to make with that leftover ham.

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