Easy Leftover Ham Breakfast Sandwich

This ham breakfast sandwich with egg and cheese is a great way to use Christmas leftovers and the perfect day-after-Christmas breakfast.

Ingredients

Full recipe and amounts can be found in the recipe card below. 

• English muffins. 
• Leftover ham. 
• Cheese. I used cheese slices but cheddar, gouda, mozzarella, fontina, Monterey Jack, etc. will all work.
• Eggs. 
• Milk. I used full cream/whole milk but half and half can also be used.
• Chives. Parsley, green/spring onion, thyme and oregano are all good substitutes.
• Salt and pepper.
• Optional: Vegetables like peppers, mushrooms, spinach and onion can be added to the egg mixture to bulk it up and add more nutrients if required.

How to make a breakfast sandwich

1. Cook the eggs: Whisk the eggs with the milk, salt and pepper. Heat a large, non-stick pan over medium heat then add oil or butter. Pour in the eggs and add the chives. Cover with a lid and cook until set. Once cooked, remove from the pan. I sliced it in half to make two breakfast sandwiches but you could cut out rounds or cut it into quarters, depending on how many people you are serving.
2. Assemble the breakfast sandwich: Toast the English muffins in a hot pan until golden then add warmed sliced leftover ham, cheese and egg. Serve immediately.

How long is leftover ham good for

You can keep leftover ham in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Ham can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Christmas ham recipes

1. Sticky cherry glazed ham
2. Apricot apple glazed ham

Leftover ham breakfast sandwich

This ham breakfast sandwich with egg and cheese is a great way to use Christmas leftovers and the perfect day-after-Christmas breakfast.

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Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: breakfast sandwich, leftover ham, leftover ham recipes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 2

Calories: 334kcal

Author: Alida Ryder

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 tbsp chopped chives
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper
• 2 English muffins
• 2 slices leftover ham
• 2-4 slices cheese

Instructions

• Whisk the eggs with the milk, salt and pepper.
• Heat a large, non-stick pan over medium heat then add oil or butter. Pour in the eggs and add the chives.
• Cover with a lid and cook until set. Once cooked, remove from the pan.
• Cut in half to serve two people.
• Toast the English muffins in a hot pan until golden then add warmed sliced leftover ham, cheese and egg. Serve immediately. 

Nutrition

Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 345mg | Sodium: 1891mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 506IU | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 2mg