So, you baked a showstopping ham for Easter dinner and now your refrigerator is full of leftovers? We’ve all been there. And, as much as we love tucking it into bread for a quick lunch in the days that follow, we’ll be the first to admit that you can only eat so many ham sandwiches! You can freeze extra ham, but only for about 2 months—so you’re going to need some ideas for using it up eventually. So, we’ve rounded up a handful of recipes where almost anything goes, making it easy to work all that extra ham into your breakfasts, lunches and dinners. You’ll find lots of good options here but it’s hard to pass up this pasta salad. It gets a nice kick from crushed red pepper flakes and chopped pepperoncini—while rich, salty ham makes the perfect complement to the heat.

How to improve on ham-and-cheese quiche? Bake it in an uber-crispy hash brown crust for the perfect breakfast dish for a crowd.

These flaky hand pies wrap a savory filling of scrambled eggs, ham, and melted cheese inside buttery puff pastry for a portable, satisfying bite.

These mini casseroles combine eggs, diced ham, cheddar, and vegetables into a savory, protein-packed bite baked in individual portions.

Take pizza night to a whole new level with Molly’s fun twist on the classic meat and potatoes. Slice leftover ham into thick pieces, then sprinkle it on a no-knead pizza dough with spinach, potatoes and mozzarella.

Don't let that leftover bone from your holiday smoked ham go to waste! Put it to use in this hearty, delicious soup, which can be made with ingredients you probably have in your fridge and pantry. It's nice if you have a little meat left clinging to the bone after you’ve carved off all the ham, but even if you don’t, the bone alone will add rich flavor and smokiness to the dish.

All of the elements of a great French country picnic are rolled into one grilled cheese sandwich.

Mustard greens are known for being assertive and bitter. To match its potency we've paired it with other strong flavors, like garlic and salty ham. If you have some whole-grain mustard or hot sauce on hand, try adding a touch before serving.

The prettiest way to serve pasta? Twirl it into a nest and top with diced ham and extra Parmesan cheese.

Grandma knew how to make a hearty meal out of leftover bits of bread and cheese. This recipe is meant for riffing, so use any type of cheese, leafy greens, meat or bread you happen to have on hand.

You can never go wrong with a ham-and-cheese combo, especially when it’s transformed into a gooey baked dip. Salty ham makes a wonderful addition to Trisha’s cheesy appetizer, which is made even better by adding crunchy chopped pecans on top.

A one-pan meal covered in golden, bubbly cheese? Yes please! Potato gnocchi, ham and peas are coated in a creamy sauce infused with thyme. Sprinkle with shredded Swiss or Gruyere and broil until it's all lovely and melted.

Don't know what to do with all that leftover ham from Easter? Try this fast and easy ham salad with tangy mustard and crunchy celery. Enjoy it in a sandwich or just on its own.

More soup, peas! The sweet peas in this lentil soup pair wonderfully with the saltiness of the ham and slight tanginess of the yogurt.

Evoke the flavors of Spain with this pasta salad that features ham, manchego and smoked paprika.

Pair sweet chili sauce with chili oil to get a sweet heat for this ham-and-shiitake rice dish.

The combination of ham and hardy greens is always unbeleivably delicious. Make this satisfying casserole as-is or easily adapt it to whatever ingredients you have on hand.

Bump up the richness of this from-scratch quiche by adding Monterey Jack to the ham-and-spinach filling.

You'll find all the fixings of a western omelet — egg, ham, peppers, onions and cheese — in this made-for-breakfast salad. But what an omelet doesn't give you is this salad's hefty 6 grams of fiber!

Ham and honey complement each other beautifully, so it's no wonder Chef Amanda Freitag has created this enticing biscuit sandwich with thinly sliced ham. The lightly-sweetened biscuits are made using — you guessed it — honey.

Upgrade a simple spaghetti dinner with chunks of leftover ham and creamy brie.

This is the best Hammy Down that you will ever receive! Thick caraway-flavored bread adds a warmth and heartiness to this sandwich, apple jelly adds sweetness, and toasted pecans a bit of texture.

"The mac and cheese is for the kids." Who are we kidding when we make that statement? Giada knows that we adults like mac and cheese, too. The bits of ham and melted mozzarella elevate this classic pasta dish.

This elegant appetizer comes together easily with simple, time-saving ingredients. Frozen hash browns are pressed into mini muffin tins and baked into crispy nests filled with ham, lemony cream cheese and peas. Serve them at your Easter dinner or spring cocktail party.

Ellie combines land and sea with this healthy and hearty jambalaya. If you like it spicy, try adding a bit of hot pepper sauce to your dish at the end.

Thanks to Trisha’s recipe, it’s easier than ever to get creative with leftover ham. She incorporates chopped ham into a buttermilk biscuit dough, then tops each biscuit with a scallion-pimento cheese.

With leftover ham and a frozen hash brown crust, Trisha’s quiche is both easy and delicious. Have leftover veggies? Feel free to throw those in, too!

Slicing the potatoes for Ree's scalloped potato recipe is totally worth the effort. For best results, slice the potatoes thinly — and add lots (and lots) of cheese!

Springtime doesn't mean you can't enjoy a tasty bowl of soup. This cheesy, creamy soup is filled with ham, turkey and, best of all, bacon.

This breakfast muffin has an egg-cellent surprise inside! Corn muffins are the perfect medium to incorporate leftover ham, or other ingredients you have on hand after Easter.

Leeks and peas create a bright pasta dish that is perfect for spring. Add your leftover ham from Easter to fill out the dish; it goes great with the slight sweetness of the peas.

Home fries without having to grate potatoes —now that's something we can all get behind! Damaris uses a cast-iron skillet to achieve maximum crispiness.

Quick-cooking barley is the trick to this earthy risotto filled with mushrooms. Diced leftover ham adds a bit of saltiness to this hearty, flavorful meal.

Dice up some leftover ham, and sprinkle it into this cheesey bake. It's a great way to use up leftover ingredients (like roasted vegetables) from your holiday gathering.

Toasting the panko breadcrumbs in a bit of butter creates the most perfectly golden crust on this decadent potato dish.

Make a few extra waffles on the weekend, and turn the leftovers into this kid-friendly sandwich. (Okay, so maybe it's an adult favorite, too!)

This colorful, extra-cheesy breakfast casserole can be made ahead and baked the next day — perfect for brunch with a large crowd.