Anyone Freeze ham or egg salad? Large quantity.

[decaff38]

We just had an 80th birthday party for my mother and the caterer had 2 large containers of ham and egg salad left over. He gave it to me. I have had it for lunch for the last week but am really tired of it. I was wondering if anyone had frozen about a 1/2 gallon of these and what were the results? Thanks

As a true budgeter, I just can not let this spoil!!

 

[msmayor]

I'm guessing they include mayonnaise...which means they will not freeze well at all.

Mayonnaise separates when frozen, and won't 'recombine' when defrosted.

 

[budbeerlady]

Ham freezes well. You can leave it sliced or cube it up and freeze it for soups. The salad, I dont know how well that would freeze.

 

[decaff38]

There is some mayonaise in them but actually much less than I would have put in them. They were almost a little dry for my taste. I guess it is worth a try. I may be able to save it. I will give it a try. I am going to try the ham salad as the filler in my ham and cheese breakfast casserole this weekend. i'll let you know if I come up with a great new dish!!