Don't let that beautiful leftover gammon go to waste sitting in your refrigerator. Instead, transform it into exciting new meals that will have your family asking for seconds. After enjoying a delicious roast dinner, you often find yourself with generous portions of tender, flavourful meat that deserves so much more than basic sandwiches.

Here's 6 ways with what to do with leftover gammon.

1.Gammon-and-barley soup with cheesy dumplings

After something on the lighter side today? We hear you! Use leftover gammon off-cuts in this wholesome soup. The tender smoky meat combines perfectly with pearl barley and vegetables, while the golden dumplings add a delicious finishing touch that makes this homemade soup truly special.

Gammon-and-barley soup with cheesy dumplings recipe

2.Loaded potato skins

Leftover roast potatoes (are those even a thing?) and leftover gammon are a match made in heaven in these loaded potato skins. With a decent amount of cheese for good measure.

Loaded potato skins recipe 

3.The ultimate sandwich

An oldie but a goodie, few things beat a sandwich made with leftover gammon, right? Take yours up a notch by making it a triple-decker affair. Pan-fry three slices of farm loaf or ciabatta in olive oil till toasty, spread with English mustard, and fill with slices of leftover gammon, sliced cherry tomatoes, rocket and sliced pickled beetroot.

The ultimate sandwich recipe

4.Creamy Alfredo pasta

Fry some chopped onion and garlic to taste in olive oil until soft, then add about a cup of cubed leftover gammon. Add a cup of cream and a few sprigs of fresh thyme, and simmer for five minutes until reduced. Add loads of grated Parmesan (no half measures here!) and a half-cup of peas if you’re feeling virtuous, then season and toss with your favourite pasta (tagliatelle works great) and dig in. Add loads of grated Parmesan (no half measures here!) and a half-cup of peas if you’re feeling virtuous.

Creamy alfredo pasta recipe 

5.Crunchy apple and gammon salad

Thickly slice any leftover gammon and pan-fry until warmed through. Toss some baby spinach, basil, sliced red apples and radishes and blanched sugar snap peas with a simple dressing of olive oil, red wine vinegar, mustard, honey and garlic, then top with the warm gammon slices.

Crunchy apple and gammon salad recipe

6.Creamy gammon pie

This pie involves a little effort but its hearty deliciousness is so worth it. Make your leftover gammon into a pie filling like so: fry some garlic, onion and 2 cubed sweet potatoes in olive oil, add a few sage leaves and half a cup of wine and simmer for a few minutes before adding a cup of chicken stock and simmering for a further ten minutes. Stir in a tub of crème fraîche and 2 cups diced gammon.

Creamy gammon pie recipe

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