Now that you’ve figured out how much ham to buy and have cooked it to perfection, there’s nothing left to do but toss the leftovers into some delicious stratas, pastas and sandwiches and then wonder how long you can still eat them before they go bad.
The United States Department of Agriculture has all the info you need about the safety of leftover ham, whether it’s fresh, cured or country. Below are the USDA guidelines for refrigerating and freezing your cooked leftover ham.
Now, go eat your leftovers with confidence.
Types Of Ham
Fresh (uncured) ham, cooked
3-4 days in refrigerator, 3-4 months in freezer
Cured ham, cook-before-eating, after consumer cooks it
3-5 days in refrigerator, 1-2 months in freezer
Spiral-cut hams and leftovers from consumer-cooked hams
3-5 days in refrigerator, 1-2 months in freezer
Country ham, cooked
7 days in refrigerator, 1 month in freezer
Before they go bad, use your leftovers in these delicious recipes:
Ham And Asparagus Strata
Ham And Peas Pasta With Garlic Parmesan Cream Sauce
Greens, Eggs And Ham Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Monte Cristo Waffle Sandwich
Ham, Egg And Cheese Pockets
Ham And Lentil Soup
Hash Brown And Ham Frittata
German Farmer's Breakfast
Ham And Cheese Hash Brown Waffles
Hawaiian Ham And Pineapple Casserole
Ham And Cheese Hash Brown Foil Packets
Monte Cristo Waffle Strata
Ham And Cheese Pasta Bake
Caramelized Pineapple, Ham And Cheese Turnovers
White Bean Soup With Ham, Pumpkin And Chard
Fried Ham And Cheese Melts
Ham And Cheese Breakfast Casserole
Ham And Broccoli Macaroni And Cheese
