Easter has come and gone, but a ton of food remains! Try this leftover ham pizza to curb your appetite for something new!
Hi everyone! My name is Kacey and I am here today from my food blog, The Cookie Writer, to share with you something special just for Andi’s readers! I am so happy to be a contributor here at The Weary Chef, and I hope you love this leftover ham pizza as much as my family did.
After the holidays we often see a ton of leftover food. It is no wonder seeing as everyone brings something to the table (and prepares a dinner-sized portion of each item)! In our family, it is not uncommon to see a lot of ham hanging around. It is a cheap, versatile meat that speaks to many.
Personally, I think ham is great in split pea soup, but we wanted to take it a step further this time around. Seeing as I do not eat meat myself, it was only my husband and daughter trying to devour a 6.5 lb ham themselves. What was I to do with the herb crusted ham in the slow cooker after so many days of eating the same meal?! Well, my friends, say hello to this easy, leftover ham pizza!
I prefer making everything homemade (which includes the sauce and dough,) but I know many do not have the time for that. That’s why this recipe is so awesome! Store-bought pizza sauce and pizza dough work perfectly here, and all that is left for you to do is slice up your ham, a large onion, and some mozzarella cheese! Talk about quick and easy!
You can easily get creative with your toppings. While our leftover ham pizza only contained onions, I think a mix of bright peppers and mushrooms would work perfectly here. Basically, when I make pizza, I like to clean out my fridge with any veggies that need to be used up :) Who doesn’t love a new way to use up leftovers?! Oh! If you decide to go with store-bought dough to save time, remember to follow their instructions accordingly (but it really shouldn’t be too different than what I have listed.) I would love to have a pizza stone on hand, but my pizza pan works perfectly for our pizza nights :)
Modifications and Substitutions for Ham and Cheese Pizza
As is the case with any pizza recipe, you can always add whatever ingredients you like based on your personal preference. Here are some of my favorite additional toppings along with some substitutions you can make.
Additional Topping Suggestions:
Pineapple—yes, it is a classic pairing. It is not for everyone, but the sweet pineapple does go well with the salty ham. Plus, it is inexpensive and canned.
Black olives – another great canned option you can add to your pizza.
Jalapenos – I like pickled jalapenos and think they go particularly well with the ham and pineapple creating a sweet, spicy, salty combination.
Sundried tomatoes – these are another easy and very flavorful topping that requires no prep and they can last for months in the fridge.
Modifcations:
You can substitute fresh sliced mozzarella with shredded mozzarella cheese or a pizza cheese blend of shredded mozzarella, provolone, asiago and parmesan. You can even use a jack or cheddar cheese if you are in a pinch or have extra in your fridge.
You can substitute the red pizza sauce for a white or cream sauce or even a sauce of olive oil, minced garlic, and parmesan cheese.
Preheat oven to 475F. Lightly dust your counter-top in flour.
Using a rolling pin, roll out your pizza dough until desired size and thickness is reached. Carefully transfer to pizza pan and adjust accordingly.
Spread your sauce to about 1-inch from the edge of the pizza dough. That uncovered part will be your crust. Evenly spread out the ham and onion. Finish off with mozzarella cheese.
Place into oven and bake for 15-17 minutes, or until mozzarella cheese is nicely browned and crust is golden.
Allow to cool slightly before cutting!
Notes
You can click these links for Kacey’s homemade sauce and pizza dough recipes!
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11 comments
Concha
7 years ago
Pppppppppppphola hello yo no tener fríends
Concha
7 years ago
Yo no entender F
Nutmeg Nanny
9 years ago
Pizza is alway my go-to dish after the holidays. Love this use for ham because after Easter I’m always swimming in leftovers!
cathy ~ noble pig
9 years ago
I need every, single slice!
Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen
9 years ago
This could definitely become my favorite way to use up leftover ham! My kids would devour this for sure!
Michelle | A Dish of Daily Life
9 years ago
Yum! I think we are going to be freezing some of our ham leftovers (since we’ve been eating them for days)…this may have to go on the menu in a week or two when I am ready for more ham! It looks delicious!
Kacey Joanette
9 years ago
Haha, I hear you! I think my husband is going to leave me if I make another ham recipe!
Meg @ With Salt and Wit
9 years ago
Now that’s how to use some leftover ham!
Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen
9 years ago
What an great idea for using up leftover ham, Kacey! We eat pizza once a week and are always changing it up so that we don’t get bored…and I just happen to have a bunch of leftover ham hanging out in the fridge. Guess what’s going on the pizzas this week? ;)
Kacey Joanette
9 years ago
Thanks, Heather!! Pizza day is never a bad thing :)
After making my easy pulled pork enchiladas the other night I still had some leftover pork and decided to make quesadillas for lunch. I combined the pulled pork with a little chili powder and sauteed...
I love this recipe because it has it all: kick from the buffalo sauce, crunch from the veggies and crispy onions, creamy sauce, and tender chicken, all tied together in a flour tortilla.
This is actually two recipes, but they go so well together that I didn't want to split up the pair. Load your tortilla chips with seasoned beef and creamy cheese sauce, then watch them disappear!
11 comments
Pppppppppppphola hello yo no tener fríends
Yo no entender F
Pizza is alway my go-to dish after the holidays. Love this use for ham because after Easter I’m always swimming in leftovers!
I need every, single slice!
This could definitely become my favorite way to use up leftover ham! My kids would devour this for sure!
Yum! I think we are going to be freezing some of our ham leftovers (since we’ve been eating them for days)…this may have to go on the menu in a week or two when I am ready for more ham! It looks delicious!
Haha, I hear you! I think my husband is going to leave me if I make another ham recipe!
Now that’s how to use some leftover ham!
What an great idea for using up leftover ham, Kacey! We eat pizza once a week and are always changing it up so that we don’t get bored…and I just happen to have a bunch of leftover ham hanging out in the fridge. Guess what’s going on the pizzas this week? ;)
Thanks, Heather!! Pizza day is never a bad thing :)
This pizza looks AMAZING!!!