Having Ham on Easter? These 3 Giada de Laurentiis Recipes Make Great Use of Leftovers

In many households that celebrate, ham is an Easter staple. It’s salty, a bit sweet, and a treat that is often enjoyed with a bit of Dijon on special occasions. But if you’re always left with leftovers once Easter is over, then you want to make sure you have a handful of fun recipes on hand that make great use of ham. Otherwise, you’re definitely going to get tired of the same old, same old sandwiches.

Giada De Laurentiis has a handful of ham recipes that you can bookmark for later use. They’re creative, delicious, and so easy to make that you’ll actually be sad when the Easter ham is finally gone! Check out our favorite Giada De Laurentiis ham recipes below and save them for the week after Easter to make the most out of your leftovers.

Ham and Cheese Gluten-Free Pancakes

If you can’t decide between having a savory or sweet breakfast, have something that will satisfy both! These Ham and Cheese Gluten-Free Pancakes are made by whisking together rice flour, baking powder, salt, and red pepper flakes. Then, separately, whisk together buttermilk and egg yolks, finally combining the dry and wet ingredients once combined. Beat the egg whites and fold them into the batter just before adding your scallions, ham, and cheese. Fry the pancakes on a buttered griddle and serve with a Dijon maple syrup, which is just a couple of teaspoons of Dijon, a pinch of salt, and maple syrup mixed together. Delicious!

Ham and Cheese Bake

You can also make a tasty casserole with your leftover ham. De Laurentiis’ Ham and Cheese Bake is super easy to throw together. Just line a prepared baking dish with any leftover roasted vegetables (potatoes, carrots, parsnips, onions), then top with cheese (Brie, Gruyère, Parmesan), then your chopped ham, and finish with scallions. Pour an egg, milk, salt, and pepper mixture over the veggies and bake the dish until the egg is set. So easy and satisfying!

Green Spears and Ham

And although ham may have been the star of the show on Easter, you can make the leftovers into a co-starring side with De Laurentiis’ Green Spears and Ham dish. To make it, first roast asparagus spears with a bit of oil, Parmesan, and salt until they become tender. While they’re roasting, whisk together mascarpone, orange zest, and more salt in a small bowl. Spread this mixture onto thinly sliced pieces of ham and roll the asparagus in the ham. Allow everything to cool, and then enjoy!

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