{"id":230369,"date":"2026-04-05T03:10:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T03:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/wordpress\/articles\/read\/230369\/16-delicious-recipes-that-use-easter-leftovers\/"},"modified":"2026-04-05T03:10:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T03:10:01","slug":"16-delicious-recipes-that-use-easter-leftovers","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/articles\/read\/230369\/16-delicious-recipes-that-use-easter-leftovers\/","title":{"rendered":"16 Delicious Easter Leftover Recipes to Reinvent Your Holiday Meal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After an Easter meal, there&#8217;s often a decent amount of leftovers in the fridge. The next day, instead of reheating a plate, turn the extra baked ham and mashed potatoes into a completely new meal. In this roundup, you&#8217;ll find 16 delicious Easter leftover recipes to reinvent your holiday meals. With a little bit of creativity, these recipes will help you stretch the Easter leftovers into a breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snack that won&#8217;t have your family complaining about leftovers.<br \/>\n<!-- Recipe Roundup 6325862098010112 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-pork\/after-easter-scalloped-potatoes-and-ham.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/SFatCuCvnCO5q50k049MhnSAAsdiD5-2XdqgRjJtSKXWX3wbv-CX6_9CBCLcuueUX1ATouz8YE_jwaQSxu5ThjtQuP0W5_l2B9OE9IavTPdVgNMOXJSJVA\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">TAMMY WARD<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">MUNCIE, IN<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/vvkcFR0gfcXT_oVdcHJ-t3pl-dyHQb-b21EzWzrfA_0K7CIBc0wKMCjGvI7DFRsGo69K4-pPQ9_Skr08BcT4v_FshUEQizKFWRLzeA=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-pork\/after-easter-scalloped-potatoes-and-ham.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">After Easter Scalloped Potatoes and Ham<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;An easy leftover dish that pleases everyone.&#8221; &#8211; Tammy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/potatoes\/potato-soup-with-ham.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/KrT1UzYFCjcVj8wIIKCFeIJOIdoT8ZUxIVgkz3wGoo-1KMdQwB5mofOomAXsAXEklOLTcP-pnexn35sL0yU_fVoqM2OtGl5quMVggw\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">LYNNE HAWKINS<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">LUSBY, MD<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/3g3MbpiCnvOlero9MYPaYaObBIrHvP0DThJvcyp8S7ZDvLG5-Mm_BY8-26r0JBcR_9WAYRAWNt9gumhy8FDnWp-MGl-iq1UPaF2oW8s=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/potatoes\/potato-soup-with-ham.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Potato Soup With Ham<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Great way to use leftover ham!&#8221; &#8211; Lynne<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/soup\/other-soup\/navy-bean-stew.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/bmzD09eJfFKgS9aUgld7RuQhT5miw48uuc9RiKWOp7W6W4IoB7Nk4FYPqK7ECeAZbrw_3M6vUAEDuVj03xJGWV1Eo-GIfygAuR6o5B5H\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">MEGAN WOOD<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">TAMPA, FL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/TdBil0X2m9Bug2CcenfxaHBTFsN89MQgvnsyldOrKED8r60wXG2zlrw8EhrEkHQpnKRIjaTTwYNQq4yYmb4ZWGwTQk6eBb_lpMmbxbs=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/soup\/other-soup\/navy-bean-stew.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Navy Bean Stew<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Leftover ham? Here is your rescue! This is another hand-me-down recipe from my nanny.&#8221; &#8211; Megan<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/potatoes\/leftover-mashed-potato-cheese-puffs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/k8SZlDBfAla_xAUrVUEogr6yBVvIwfxfvs2A7elU6OSWkGgYu1w98rwSIptSrRSjc84E1eAKLP1qFGhHU-bAUswuddz2DSJBnc-NwYn2iYvVV48iSXbu\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">MONIKA ROSALES<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">PEMBROKE PINES, FL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/QGLn_f2JOu3EkakxQnOJQSNt5XMQ-5mGHs_a3PBO7q58OE334Dt2VV6euqvr6CcxwqShTWchmFT98uKFDGyhvuj21adTHLdTT_KzIdP2Tn4P_O9nZyXO=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/potatoes\/leftover-mashed-potato-cheese-puffs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leftover Mashed Potato Cheese Puffs<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Pretty much everyone has leftover mashed potatoes. Here is a great idea for your leftovers.&#8221; &#8211; Monika<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/snack\/other-snack\/ham-spinach-muffins.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/C8W0bwrmT7c6dd35VqquwNR-4DydzBDLq8xtQHlKnG6ITXirRcyLwHSvuO5En2XVK-MsuuBKkA05n6nNT5pNRCJvaf-6d4ds_besgw\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">KATHRYN BROWN<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">SEAFORD, DE<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-xcr474U1szeh_7yFoh-n8JeGZSnrcjYrXrk3jgR1Ru0c_s5hmJlff27zmwjGf_vWFNccUJV-qmEbsm8iOteGy4pNP9YR1L_GCMfN9kC=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/snack\/other-snack\/ham-spinach-muffins.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ham &#038; Spinach Muffins<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Great for breakfast or lunch. Reheat well in the microwave.&#8221; &#8211; Kathryn<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/breakfast\/breakfast-casserole\/baked-frittata.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/8uNd-BjqkoweC_Tz4psko55VA2GWAUznWCTfl-fXNW_QhajDYdtSDSXFSyzXn6dMFJlfCrLCBknYFtXKBZPFEFZSqrnzoTVLBdKE7539\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">GINA SPRENKEL<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">HOUSTON, TX<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/SDyRIPLAu6a7KHV9H5XkHVzaG2E4Je5GxJciCUF0vkkJ1GCRxQ3TkCi0ndgsAJaRh3t6pXsFLMcau7wdTAVcg1hk9M_AWXHfgxQqTKTl=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/breakfast\/breakfast-casserole\/baked-frittata.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baked Frittata<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Delicious and calorie\/cholesterol friendly. You can hardly tell that an egg substitute was used when eating this dish. Plus, there is no pastry crust. Filled with veggies and lean ham.&#8221; &#8211; Gina<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/potatoes\/mashed-potato-bites-and-cheesy-dip.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/3wyXPUir9LxWdwtH0bjNwvuY0MC3Ay6t-ixU3xNOyDYfOuPjEKT-H1xJsfJomtcaJuhThYBjBVwJh_NmM4nFvZFFcZRmIxK8DN0_dalF\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">CHRISTINE SCHNEPP<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">SARASOTA, FL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/MVfnHMIohtVt61qrlbNBKGbjs3UtYHZbkzbaJx_lRO4KpPK9viFy2U6VqOpH30MMbTVx9N70s7p1BnAKqK-dVlG0Oh9i6aDUDKgaig=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/side\/potatoes\/mashed-potato-bites-and-cheesy-dip.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mashed Potato Bites and Cheesy Dip<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;A recipe I found and tweaked a bit to my family&#8217;s taste. I also added an easy cheesetastic dipping sauce to the side. These are so sinful and delicious!&#8221; &#8211; Christine<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/brunch-quesadillas\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/o0SwlErdYHpz7zxfLP2qZpZ30jHBvLO-z6HvILoXW_Azgt6um3OPjFw8xdDVz0-8pP_v6HD7G2voXgA6yZWVaKVL-vNC9m6VPqfitW4\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">FEATURED BLOGGER <\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ADrOTxRjcmqfedLJqk3fj42ltYdwTFC9pwYdoZHFGJO4vvqly7uOP0z_XTaoFcdXMvEP3vZWObo6DckQ7HcXwufkkh5kARCup3wmGbo=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/brunch-quesadillas\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brunch Quesadillas<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;These Brunch Quesadillas were a perfect way to start off the week! They are hearty enough to eat anytime, and they pair well with Easy Fresh Salsa. This would be a great way to use a leftover holiday ham, trust me, your family would love you.&#8221; &#8211; Debbie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/meat-appetizer\/ham-puffs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/bdI9XzR5PeGhtLKwvb7nU6JVzMURmYOVG1RzmPbrLLjba-fHxelNGYnMV3Bg8nPNu920NzgvTtObFqtkMOla9ROaqagzNatLpyxKpU4tf-xztu8jtd0\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">LESLIE HOLT<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">FRANKLIN, TN<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/nLzJN0g2FXRgf4JWi1fLViMDMdWblGJAvoQQZ4DecbHg3rjdJoWFaxJZdvU6bVv7bKBdeAh_BLit-NWY9V6pjWozpdINryOi5tSqPQ=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/appetizer\/meat-appetizer\/ham-puffs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ham Puffs<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;These are extremely quick to make. They are great for a morning meeting or get-together!&#8221; &#8211; Leslie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pasta\/3-cheese-tortelli-with-baked-ham-bites.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/0aD6apeNPLL6Ssch1QNOwVILcfAHxem_7-GzyMUrY51W_DjeMytQNzvncrc8Ved_7WP0C39F7fQVbI-oqpAp2Bo1YcB1k4NFXRGC1pxH\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">BONNIE OECHSLE<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">HADDON HEIGHTS, NJ<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/rmIJIBfh-KnUzXtCZ9NjtOUgY3inie44gHEfELlSjJAO03YD21Lu28fkSXuDlkeWOVLDPKU4zRF8q0jlYbX0-jNuIKLwiAMBVs_KVSA=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/pasta\/3-cheese-tortelli-with-baked-ham-bites.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3 Cheese Tortelli With Baked Ham Bites<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I had a good size piece of ham leftover, so I cut it into bite-sized pieces and created this recipe.&#8221; &#8211; Bonnie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/loris-quick-and-easy-shepherd-pie.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ed-sjiFRtygiyv3xKRCa1SIV5H-WIxH-zSh13VDmgAUWI5bVN7q4qFn1WC58xrBuazuVWCNRLWqjgAxSDCpSVYXc7byx-Yrg02Q2Tg\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">LORI MOORE<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">ENVILLE, TN<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/SMUSRJEW3NA6dHmH0qdKiPRQhRUcMXkh1ZsWolrz26cwrWHrXsBQhMHo8So4I1oXDd7jvUnaU2pkCr68xu5CrXjN2Qqtgc1UgrXUfQ=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/beef\/loris-quick-and-easy-shepherd-pie.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lori&#8217;s Quick and Easy Shepherd&#8217;s Pie<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is a quick go-to meal when we are in a hurry. It is a warm, down-home, comfort food and one of my family&#8217;s favorite dinners.&#8221; &#8211; Lori<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/breakfast\/breakfast-casserole\/cheesy-ham-bacon-breakfast-casserole.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/wgFP5yyWRrKEoFMHo13N0t2hae6u2ec03KFChzDkX3J5mxPN5POq2xD8e6sxehMBqm7iB-lRlyyiPuopiLji4gy5AVE3m4xNMjAeRoY\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">TERESA G.<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">HERE, KY<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/gUnv2S6wWh1CPYSTxzrObHFH8jX5yqf5WMqAjShEcy_ucRZCVTDFwhgJ_eN2mzQTCxt8_oSQ816HwTYUvK_COux6SbHFc7hbMRn87KUtK5ZddetjMZbB=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/breakfast\/breakfast-casserole\/cheesy-ham-bacon-breakfast-casserole.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cheesy Ham &#038; Bacon Breakfast Casserole<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is one of our favorite assemble the night before breakfast casseroles and is a great use for the leftovers from that holiday meal. It&#8217;s a yummy combination of croissants and Italian bread soaked in a savory eggy custard with smoked ham and three melty cheeses and topped with finely crumbled bacon and fresh chives. So delicious!&#8221; &#8211; Teresa<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/bread\/savory-bread\/mashed-potato-and-chive-bread.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/9cXZY4D_TwxfjvhNiQdsn8SmCjH1TixG2CqcFgNRwjISaTQFXT7hlbilT_9aRYZS0VbZ6LreLOqeXAcmgr2twSnl9rr-Apx92Ft0_0zLyo87ZUTOfqM0\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">LINDA MERICLE<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">DADEVILLE, AL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/yHvg7wzl8s8_-JJZfSx8vRyOYZrMFlMKs_jNRnbZVF0Hi7DrgVoZdMf-GL6F4kXbfkG7gzriVF-GEWJ6l68cuUhxIQg4snf0q2CKDA=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/bread\/savory-bread\/mashed-potato-and-chive-bread.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mashed Potato and Chive Bread<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;While this is not traditional Hungarian potato bread, I want to give them a nod of thanks for thinking of putting potatoes in bread. Great sliced right off the loaf or toasted, or made into a sandwich.&#8221; &#8211; Linda<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/breakfast\/meat-breakfast\/ham-and-cheese-biscuits.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/MHmisvOyL52NSJKd-z6_xqXZR0X-3BhYAo8smSZcJ52dGVWKIPaj2-T5tyEKWu8bRGKv_xvvoZMX-dqH_ZPBKrksuHWbjitqDTU_k5Lpsbcnwhc6dI06\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JANET CROW<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">QUINWOOD, WV<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/epgmWIzlmFnGk9p9Rp5Rf6tksvF55HowEiXWVjQ-_nVOZR6hLVAXwbrRmkbN5Dt9A_4ZouqWlH2Z5irddIUb_g9DI9rrhoRl6ZynIkM=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/breakfast\/meat-breakfast\/ham-and-cheese-biscuits.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ham and Cheese Biscuits<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;After a holiday, we always have plenty of leftovers. Trying to figure out different things to do with them can be a challenge sometimes. I took what was left in the fridge and made up some ham and cheese biscuits for a quick grab-and-go breakfast. 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