Christmas ham comes but once a year, however, sometimes it just won't go away. Instead of tossing the leftover meat, or just giving it to the dog, Patch brings you menu options for the rest of the week.

We've compiled some ideas for every level cook and for meals throughout the day.

And don't forget, even the hambone can have a second life as split pea soup or boiled up with beans.

BASIC:

1. Ham and Mac n Cheese

2. Chopped Salad — Prep, cook time is 15 minutes and requires roughly 15 ingredients.

3. Ham and Egg Sandwiches

INTERMEDIATE:

1. Ham  Chowder

2. Hawaiian Pizza

3. Deviled Ham Muffins Petite

DIFFICULT:

1. Corn and Ham Fritters with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes — Prep, cook time may vary and requires 14 ingredients. 

2. Ham and Polenta Casserole — Prep, cook time is 40 minutes and requires seven ingredients.

3. Ham and Swiss Cheese Broccoli Quiche