Leftover Ham Casserole (Low Carb)

Leftover Ham Casserole is creamy, cheesy, and super delicious - it's also a GREAT way to use up all that leftover ham! Yay for that!

This healthy leftover ham recipe is low and keto-friendly and everyone in your house will love it - even if they're not following a keto diet.

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• 🎥 Recipe Video
• ❤️ Leftover Ham Casserole Recipes
• 🥘 What You'll Need
• 🔪 How To Make It
• 📖 Variations
• 🥗 How To Serve It
• 💭 Top Tips
• ❓FAQs
• ✔️ More Recipes
• 📋 Recipe
• 💬 Comments

🎥 Recipe Video

❤️ Leftover Ham Casserole Recipes

"I don't know about you, but I am always looking for recipes that will help me use up all that leftover ham from Easter or your Christmas dinner!" 🙂 - Kori

Delicious

Ham and cheese just seem to go together. That's what makes this ham casserole SO GOOD. I took this a step further and threw in some vegetables (onions, spinach, and cauliflower) - any opportunity to sneak in vegetables is great!

Every time I make this recipe, my family gobbles it up - they are the BEST and most vocal taste testers! Kitchen-tested and family-approved.

Great Use of Leftovers

Got a leftover Christmas ham? Perfect. Use a ham steak if you don't.

Perfect One Pot Meal

I love that you can The perfect one pot meal for busy weeknights. Make this dish ahead of time and baked when ready. Use a casserole dish or even a cast iron skillet to bake this.

Low Carb and Keto Ham Recipe

I think you'll love that this recipe is low carb, keto, and gluten-free! So, on top of being easy, it's also quite healthy. Yay!

While the full nutritional value is provided at the end of the recipe card, here are the most important if you're following a low carb keto diet:

fat 24.2 g | net carbs 6.2 g | protein 19.8 g

🥘 What You'll Need

Here are the ham casserole ingredients and tools you'll need:

Ingredients

Fresh Cauliflower Florets - microwave from fresh or frozen. For frozen you should cook in the microwave until crisp-tender only, it's easy to overcook so watch them carefully.
Olive oil
Onion
Baby Spinach - you'll love the freshness that the spinach provides - you can always squeeze in some veggies, right?

Cooked Diced Ham - this can be leftover ham, or from a ham steak. Leftover spiral ham with thinner slices is fine too!
Sharp Shredded Cheddar Cheese - mild, medium, and sharp will work. Monterey jack cheese can also be used.
Sour Cream
Cream Cheese
Dijon Mustard
Fresh Parsley - try different herbs if you want! Chives and thyme are nice
Kosher Salt or Sea Salt
Ground Black Pepper
Pork Panko or Seasoned Breadcrumbs - pork panko is the low carb option.

Tools

• 2.5 to 3-Quart Casserole Baking Dish
• Cheese Grater
• Measuring Cups
• Measuring Spoons
• Whisk
• Mixing Spoon

🔪 How To Make It

Here's how to make ham casserole with cauliflower and cheese:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease casserole dish with butter or use non stick cooking spray.

Cook Cauliflower

Cook cauliflower florets in salted boiling water for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Tip: you can also microwave steam with a few tablespoons of water - whichever method is easiest for you.

Run cold water over the cauliflower to stop the cooking. Strain cauliflower and set aside.

Saute Onion and Spinach

In a 12" skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and saute onion until soft.

Add spinach to the skillet and saute until wilted.

Add Remaining Ingredients

Add ham and cauliflower to the pan and stir together.

Add cream cheese, 2 cups of cheese, sour cream, dijon mustard, parsley, salt, and pepper. Combine all ingredients.

Assemble Casserole

Transfer the mixture to a prepared baking dish.

Sprinkle the top with the remaining cheese and then pork panko or seasoned breadcrumbs.

Bake

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is bubbly.

📖 Variations

Here are a few suggestions for varying or modifying this ham casserole:

• Try out different cheeses. Swiss or gouda would be delicious too!
• Substitute leftover diced chicken instead of ham.
• Garlic powder or fresh minced garlic can be added.
• Make this a pasta casserole. If you're not following a low-carb plan you can add 1 cup of cooked pasta like egg noodle to absorb and thicken the sauce instead of using a thickener.
• Alternatively, you can fully replace the cauliflower with cooked pasta and a ham and noodle casserole, make a creamy sauce with cream of mushroom soup (or chicken soup) and a little chicken broth. This can be substituted for sour cream and cream cheese if desired.
• Mix a little melted butter with bread crumbs to make a crunchy topping.
• Don't feel limited to just parsley! Try a little thyme, chives, rosemary, and even basil. Give it a French spin with herbs de Provence or an Italian spin with Italian seasoning.
• Feel free to substitute broccoli for cauliflower - broccoli cheese and ham - YUM.

🥗 How To Serve It

Here are a few ways to serve this casserole:

Adjust seasoning to taste.

Serve with a side of rice or pasta for the non-low-carb followers in your home.

Serve with a side of green beans or broccoli.

💭 Top Tips

❓FAQs

How long is leftover ham good for?

Leftover ham is good for no more than 4 days if stored in your refrigerator in an air-tight container.

How do you store leftover ham?

Store any remaining ham in an airtight container or plastic bag in your refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Can you freeze leftover ham?

Ham can be frozen if store in a freezer-safe airtight bag or container. I like to freeze ham slices in a plastic freezer bag. If I have a leftover ham bone I leave some of the ham on the bone and freezer for later use in soup.

✔️ More Recipes

Here are some more delicious ham recipes you might like:

• Healthy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole (Low Carb Keto) - uses leftover ham too!
• Ham and Cheese Roll Ups (Low Carb and Keto Appetizer)
• Sugar Free Brown Sugar Bourbon Glazed Ham
• Slow Cooker Ham With Coke (Low Carb and Keto Ham Recipe)

If you're looking for casserole recipes give these a try:

• Zucchini Ground Beef Taco Casserole
• Keto Chicken Pot Pie Casserole (Low Carb Gluten Free)
• EASY Jalapeño Popper Chicken Casserole (Keto Low Carb)
• Parmesan Chicken Casserole

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📋 Recipe

Leftover ham casserole is delicious and cheesy - and the perfect way to use up any extra ham! p.s. You actually don't need leftovers to make this ham casserole recipe. This gluten-free, low carb, and keto casserole is an easy family-friendly weeknight dinner idea.