Think about it. To buy name-brand sliced deli ham, it’s going to cost at least $10 a pound. Think of all the ham sandwiches (and other sides) you can make with ham that was less than $1 per pound.

Heat a large cast-iron griddle or panini press. Add the ham slices to the griddle and cook over moderate heat, turning once, until browned in spots, about 1 minute. Transfer the ham to a plate.

Roll out dough to 12-inch square; cut into 4 squares. Transfer squares to prepared baking sheet. Bake until golden brown and crusty, about 20 minutes. Step 2 Top each dough square with 1 ham slice.

If the ham is spiral-sliced, place it cut side down in a baking dish. Cover with tightly with foil. Reheat in a 325-degree oven until it reaches an internal temperature of 135 to 140 degrees.

If the ham is spiral-sliced, place it cut side down in a baking dish. Cover with tightly with foil. Reheat in a 325-degree oven until it reaches an internal temperature of 135 to 140 degrees.

As a rule of thumb, you should heat a precooked, bone-in, spiral-sliced ham for 13 to 15 minutes per pound at a lower temperature of 350°F. For an 8- to 9- pound ham, the total cooking time will ...