Once the onion is translucent, add the 2 cups of chopped ham and 1 cup of cooked peas to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Step 3: Add the Rice
Add 2 cups of cooked white rice to the skillet and stir to combine with the ham and pea mixture.
Step 4: Add the Chicken Broth and Heavy Cream
Pour in 1/2 cup of chicken broth and 1/2 cup of heavy cream to the skillet. Stir to combine the mixture.
Step 5: Add the Parmesan Cheese and Thyme
Add 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese and 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Step 6: Season with Salt and Pepper
Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 7: Reduce Heat and Simmer
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture for 10-15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the mixture is heated through.
Step 8: Serve
Serve the leftover ham recipe hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
Here is the nutritional information for the leftover ham recipe:
Calories: 420
Total Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Cholesterol: 98mg
Sodium: 924mg
Total Carbohydrates: 29g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugars: 2g
Protein: 21g
Other Leftover Ham Recipes to Try
If you have more leftover ham, here are some other delicious recipes to try:
Ham and Cheese Quiche
Ingredients:
1 premade pie crust
1 cup of chopped leftover ham
1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
4 eggs
1 cup of milk
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions: 1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. 2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. 3. Add the chopped ham and shredded cheese to the mixture and stir to combine. 4. Pour the mixture into the premade pie crust. 5. Bake in the oven for 45 minutes or until the quiche is set and golden brown.
Instructions: 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. 2. Roll out the premade pizza dough on a floured surface. 3. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, salt, and pepper. 4. Brush the olive oil mixture onto the pizza dough. 5. Add the chopped ham, shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley to the pizza dough. 6. Roll up the pizza dough like a jelly roll and place it on a baking sheet. 7. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the stromboli is golden brown. 8. Slice and serve hot.