Leftover Holiday Ham Stroganoff
Leftover Holiday Ham Stroganoff is a creamy, savory skillet dish that transforms leftover ham into a quick, comforting meal. It typically features diced or sliced ham, mushrooms, onions, and a sour cream-based sauce, often served over egg noodles or rice. This dish is a popular American home-cooking staple, particularly in the Midwest, as a clever way to repurpose holiday leftovers.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates if served over noodles or rice. It provides significant amounts of B vitamins (like B12 and niacin), selenium, and phosphorus from the ham and mushrooms. A typical serving ranges from 400 to 550 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 480 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 1250 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.8 mcg |
| Selenium | 45 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 380 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Zinc | 4.5 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Iron | 3.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) with sauce, served over 1 cup of cooked egg noodles · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a prime example of American 'comfort food' ingenuity, turning post-holiday abundance into a new, satisfying meal. Nutritionally, using ham creates a high-protein, lower-cook-time version compared to the traditional beef stroganoff.
