I don't have "recipes" for these things....but some ham sliced layered with scalloped potatoes is always good and you can grind some ( or chop it very fine in a food processor) and mix it half and half with ground beef and make ham loaf...I make it pretty well like I make meat loaf with eggs some sauteed onion.
Linda C

I would make twice-baked potatoes with chopped up ham and celery leaves mixed in with cheese. They can be taken out of the freezer and either microwaved or baked as a main course for a small meal.

A shrimp and ham creole served over rice would also be good for a frozen entree.

Boiled cabbage and potatoes, when they're soft add the sliced ham... Oh, if you didn't glaze the ham or put cloves in it add a bit of the drippings too, minus the fat...

Rita

Ham recipes that freeze well are always a challenge, at least to me.

One that I do make and freeze is "Ham Pot Pie". It's made like you would make a chicken pot pie but use a white sauce instead of a gravy. To that add carrots, peas diced potatoes, celery, onions , whatever tastes they enjoy.

Ham loaf is also a great idea.

I think a ham and potato hash would freeze well too.

You are a good son!

This is a good casserole recipe. If you saute the celery and green pepper before mixing in, I think you could freeze this before baking. Then your folks could thaw in the refrigerator and bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.

Gourmet Ham and Cheese Casserole

1 c. milk
1 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. garlic salt
1 1/2 cups diced cooled ham
1/2 cup celery
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
1 4 oz. pkg. medium egg noodles

Add milk to softened cream cheese, gradually blending until smooth. Add remaining ingredients, except the 1/2 cup Parm cheese and the noodles. Mix well. Cook noodles as directed, drain, and mix into the ham mixture. Place in a 1 1/2 qt. casserole and sprinkle with the Parm. cheese. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes. Serves 4 to 6.

These are all great ideas. Thanks so much for taking the time to post them.

Ham is just one of those things I've never really explored. I usually have it once a year and use the leftovers for sandwiches or diced in scrambled eggs or for soup. I never considered the other possibilities.

Kevin

Ham tetrazzini, substituting cubed ham for the turkey

Scrambled eggs freeze well...
Make a ham, bell pepper, onion, scramble with some cheese.
Easy breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Ham, egg, potato breakfast burritos. Wrap and freeze individually.
Freeze some plain slices of ham. Easy to thaw and serve with canned veggie, bread and butter.
Or ham and eggs for breakfast.

Deanna

We enjoy this Spanish tapas recipe of baked leeks with cheese & ham as a main dish. It could be adapted for preparing as a freezer meal.

LEEKS AU GRATIN (Puerros Gratinados)
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For 2 servings as a main dish or 4 as a side.
Good as a diet recipe as it uses water for the bechamel.
No-fat turkey or chicken slices could be used instead of ham or bacon.

4 leeks
4 slices cooked ham
4 slices cheese
grated cheese
3 TBS flour
2 TBS butter
salt

1. Top and tail the leeks, removing all the green stalks and wash well. (I don't. I measure the length of the casserole dish and cut the leek to size. I love having some green left on the end.) Cook in salted water for 15 minutes. Remove the leeks and put the cooking water to one side. (If using bacon, dice, fry and drain now.)

2) Wrap each leek in a slice of cheese, and then a slice of ham. Place in an ovenproof dish.

3) Meanwhile prepare a bechamel sauce: Melt 2 TBS butter in a saucepan. Add 3 TBS flour and, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, slowly pour in some of the cooking water, making sure no lumps are formed. Cook for 5 minutes.

4) Pour the sauce over the leeks, sprinkle with grated cheese and grill to brown the cheese lightly.
Serve piping hot.

Source: Classic Tapas
Cordoba 2003

SharonCb