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Delicious Ham Lunch Recipes

If you’re looking for some truly ham-azing ham lunch ideas, let’s get crackling!

From a quick ‘n’ easy croque monsieur to a restaurant-style pork saltimbocca with orange tagliatelle in a Madeira cream sauce, we’ve got a collection of ham lunch dishes for every occasion. Starting at home, a winter-warming split pea soup with ham hocks and a traditional chicken and ham pie are all-time classics, and a Parmigiano Reggiano, Parma ham and basil pizza is a true slice of Italy. Hoisin ham ‘n’ cheese is a fab fusion of East meets West. And nothing says Merry Christmas quite like a whole roast fresh ham with an apple glaze!

Soup, salads, and everything in between, these ham lunch recipes are s-pork-tacular!

baked ham with mushroom and riesling glaze

Featured Ham Lunch Ideas

There are so many great ham lunch ideas out there. But which ones are the best? Here's a selection of our favourites:

Jamon Jibarito

Monte Christo sandwiches

The Cotswold Ploughman's Tower

Parmigiano Reggiano, Parma Ham and Basil Pizza

Chicken and Ham Pie

Andy's Maple-Glazed Ham

Jacket Potatoes with Parma Ham, Lancashire Cheese and Veg

Tenderstem, Potato, Ham and Cheddar Frittata

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Gordon Makes His Famous Honey Glazed Ham | Gordon Ramsay's Ultimate Christmas

Gordon is known for his talent in reinventing dishes. Now, he demonstrates how to cook his famous and delicious honey glazed ham with pear and saffron chutney.

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Croque monsieur

This mouth-watering recipe is ready in just 25 minutes and the ingredients detailed can serve up to 8 people.

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Tasty Ham Lunch Ideas

Whether you're looking for simple ham lunch recipes or something more elaborate, we've got you covered.
From leftovers at Christmas to left-field creativity, try our collection of fantastic ham lunch ideas. A mouthwatering Monte Cristo sandwich is deep-fried deliciousness, while for something a little lighter, a Parma ham, mulled poached pear and goat’s cheese salad, or a prawns, ham and endive soup are just the ticket. Parma ham, avocado and cucumber sushi bites from Japan, smoked ham stuffed pierogies from Poland, and a traditional jamon jibarito from Puerto Rico are perfect for parties. If you're looking for holiday classics, a Christmas Parma ham salad with pomegranate, mint, almonds and white Stilton, or a sticky glazed Asian ham shout Xmas excellence! Our ham lunch recipes are a feast of fab flavours.

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Parma Ham, Strawberry, Mozzarella and Walnut Summer Salad with Kiwi-Lime Vinaigrette

Parma Ham, Avocado and Cucumber Sushi Bites

iberico ham and cheese empanadas

Iberico Ham and Manchego Empanadas

cuban sandwiches

Cuban sandwiches

smoked ham stuffed pierogi

Smoked Ham Stuffed Pierogi

Macaroni cheese with ham

Prawns, Ham and Endive soup

Croque madame, sauce mornay (toasted ham and cheese sandwich with a fried egg and mornay sauce)

cuban beans

Cuban beans

cuban sandwich

Cuban Sandwich

Roast fresh ham with apple glaze

Split pea soup with ham hocks

Quiche Lorraine

chicken cordon bleu

Chicken cordon bleu

Chef's Salad

Chicken and Basil Pesto Salad

Parma Ham, Parmigiano Reggiano and Basil Mayonnaise Baguettes

Wholemeal Pancakes with Parma Ham, Ricotta, Rocket and Pesto

Parma Ham, Mulled Poached Pear and Goat's Cheese Salad

quesadillas

Quesadillas

Grilled cheese sandwiches

cobb salad

Cobb salad

Hoisin Ham 'n' Cheese

Monte cristo sandwich

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