No matter how well a holiday meal is planned, there always seem to be leftovers. With the prices of groceries, no one wants to waste food. Don’t let those leftovers linger in the fridge for too long. Instead, try one of these dinner ideas for Christmas leftovers. They’ll transform your turkey, ham, prime rib, and potatoes into a new meal your family will actually look forward to eating.
Potato Soup With Ham
“Great way to use leftover ham!” – Lynne
Holiday Croquette
“My family loves this. They said they wished I had thought of this years ago. Complete turkey dinner in one croquette. Simply delicious!” – Jean
King Timmy’s Prime Rib Salad
“This is a delicious and hearty salad fit for a KING! My baby brother, Timmy, is just that and much, much more. I salute this wonderful man.” – Sherri
Ham & Turkey Bake
“A very good recipe to use up your leftover meats from the holiday gatherings. So simple to make.” – Karla
Ham and Cabbage Soup
“This recipe is comfort food. The flavor from the combination of all the ingredients is so good that you can’t have just one bowl. I guarantee that because I’ve never been able to just have one.” – Mary
Ham and Cheese Sandwich Frittata
“I love grilled ham and cheese, so I wanted to use those flavors in a breakfast-type dish. I came up with this frittata, and it turned out great. This recipe is simple, quick, and very filling.” – Lindsay
Prime Rib Soup
“This Prime Rib Soup is full of leftover tender chunks of meat floating in a hearty bone broth. This is leftovers at its finest!” – Debbie
Creamy Turkey & Noodles
“I needed a recipe for the leftover turkey. After scouring dozens of recipes, I just didn’t find anything that jumped out at me. So I made my own. The cream cheese and gravy mix, along with the bacon, give this a wonderfully creamy texture with lots of flavor. My husband loved it!” – Mary
Crock Pot Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
“I grew up loving scalloped potatoes and ham. I have a basic version similar to what Mom made. I have also included my kicked-up creamier version which uses evaporated milk. The evaporated milk gives it a sweeter taste that goes well with the ham.” – Angie
Prime Rib Casserole
“For fans of prime rib, you will love this recipe to use up the leftovers.” – Raymond
Old-Fashioned Ham and Beans
“Grandma always made bean soup in the week with the leftover ham bone and meat.” – Kathie
Bean & Pea Slow Cooker Soup
“Also sometimes called Pantry or Cupboard Soup, this amazing, hearty Crock Pot dish can’t get any easier. Make this to suit your taste by adding the ingredients you like, not just what I’ve listed here. This is comfort food, loaded with protein at its best.” – Donna
Turkey Cups
“Leftovers this week? Here’s how to use up a few of them. Little turkey pot pies. This is a modification of a very very old recipe I found among my mom’s things. It’s been a family favorite ever since I gave it a shot.” – Nicole
3 Cheese Tortelli With Baked Ham Bites
“I had a good size piece of ham leftover so I cut it into bite-sized pieces and created this recipe.” – Bonnie
Ham and Swiss Hot Bread Bowl Dip
“I’ll warn you that this isn’t the prettiest looking dish when it comes out of the oven, but man is it good!” – Renee
Ham and Eggs au Gratin Recipe
“Ham and eggs baked in a creamy cheese sauce with a crunchy breadcrumb topping that is a great way to start the day!” – Kevin