{"id":245274,"date":"2025-12-25T03:10:02","date_gmt":"2025-12-25T03:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=245274"},"modified":"2025-12-25T03:10:02","modified_gmt":"2025-12-25T03:10:02","slug":"dinner-ideas-for-christmas-leftovers","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/articles\/read\/245274\/dinner-ideas-for-christmas-leftovers\/","title":{"rendered":"Dinner Ideas for Christmas Leftovers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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&#8217;t let those leftovers linger in the fridge for too long. Instead, try one of these dinner ideas for Christmas leftovers. They&#8217;ll transform your turkey, ham, prime rib, and potatoes into a new meal your family will actually look forward to eating.<br \/>\n<!-- Recipe Roundup 6238621682106368 --><\/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\/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\/main-course\/turkey\/holiday-crouquet.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/LEwmLcBrF65Cx_3Hs5d13xTZUR2X9KsAKn0omu9Y-MraFX2l_ZAJ-LvuUcDhkG6LlEiweQ_BF54SGoUHn96SkEtLe7y-gXZhPPps_pEmSVi5BBiPqKoqkQ\" 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\">JEAN ABRAM<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">DALHART, TX<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ajYHCMhH-IZFUQrmj_s_GhocjEtAgCj-BV7S9TcTulodjzUzvz7WqWiUIejEnpgm_9wCwChT10OoQKaqhFxEHeIzWlb-GgsGyXLW8g=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\/turkey\/holiday-crouquet.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holiday Croquette<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;My family loves this. They said they wished I had thought of this years ago. Complete turkey dinner in one croquette. Simply delicious!&#8221; &#8211; Jean<\/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\/king-timmys-prime-rib-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/EfCIE_6QMvPBbmhER1uMUyl_3ps_N-bpknOMmDWNFFqDrPDQ_iDpb5stv2HSuuhiNgBAzBkZicp-Uy6f-NiC9E3XWR25yA6dg5vktliQ8ELY2hSPeqFL\" 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\">SHERRI WILLIAMS<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">CRESTVIEW, FL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/gTw209PCe0GamWq1FqvvqXYmHbk_jfOSQqwGnOHUF4nBHoa46gC5tmVFGjgnCoJfLimWp_rY1jgRrXTcAnxI4XTxFd7RZOC7esrQ8DQoRkzl5jSNqhs=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\/king-timmys-prime-rib-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">King Timmy&#8217;s Prime Rib Salad<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;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.&#8221; &#8211; Sherri<\/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\/pork\/ham-turkey-bake.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/nHIAsAJdpHnmxbBSSzbzgiarhQOcP1UCU5VjGMscO7go0OiC5fFAuP6OlWoZhzW79OlwY7oMBLYAwNOvPgEJh2_1pJtpkNvEZ4_SKg\" 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\">KARLA EVERETT<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">GREENACRES, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/K5C-leZ7jmrd-3W7t_Csa0ERzYodt86af-LSig0zn0Jq5Ir0OR4BST6XEJ6hDkMzbcBcXBBftd-fmb5eT_kc9La3wbWULDOAv4dN1tui=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\/pork\/ham-turkey-bake.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ham &#038; Turkey Bake<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;A very good recipe to use up your leftover meats from the holiday gatherings. So simple to make.&#8221; &#8211; Karla<\/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\/ham-and-cabbage-soup.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/lYQSU1mioscSfg8nfYxGSJ7c8RNBRZE3rBgGxGPfao-vZ2iXrdls9fRZpLhBnKO9Mb9SkOYT_l3FQ6wB7EW3yVWZ-JKa1Hs6iLJHuWgV\" 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\">MARY HUNTER<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">EDWARDSVILLE, PA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/c9Ry9j5n5sAmIQ7GZBMAaDNQ4wi4_Oon_pbnRLv96RUM1n1cohljJyCU-sAIf-uYP9a0buRndsbEfR1VVJXVSd0wTAvvOl05rjv9vQ=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\/ham-and-cabbage-soup.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ham and Cabbage Soup<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This recipe is comfort food. The flavor from the combination of all the ingredients is so good that you can&#8217;t have just one bowl. I guarantee that because I&#8217;ve never been able to just have one.&#8221; &#8211; Mary<\/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\/pork\/ham-cheese-sandwich-frittata.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/YmHgrEFTL7DE1BWoi90P-PNJ56T1ResO85-UNtnM3J_2dyPxXt1fV056U7xX_xvED0x58yX55NepTvGW_pXRDwo8T3kp3wiFMBNtueFikpAcf1XydOzm\" 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\">LINDSAY DOUGHERTY<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">MAPLE SHADE, NJ<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/xnxWGOqqnsb4KMVoXEB9NdbjSJ-j7zY2h-SnZC_r3dRKB2hkXGKW4IAlqhOoKsH3rFEOfJLAnFPs-R7OpqNUzDLA5fdgRn5bE7l6Yw=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\/pork\/ham-cheese-sandwich-frittata.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ham and Cheese Sandwich Frittata<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;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.&#8221; &#8211; Lindsay<\/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\/prime-rib-soup\/?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\/-jFAXmLo05mon_fI-TZEyfvAIc-NdSd3ICqNtniEaVx4uiOcgLVBD2g6jJ3IhvvzG9x_3h9EuG-upECo8_CbCj11O6MVgyPOjQOJFxRr4_jHKui732uE\" 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\/prime-rib-soup\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prime Rib Soup<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This Prime Rib Soup is full of leftover tender chunks of meat floating in a hearty bone broth. This is leftovers at its finest!&#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\/main-course\/main-course-other-main-course\/creamy-turkey-noodles.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/cSkSGscgDMojEKSOV1kOgPTlr38mzmplP4h8c6PEdnW_XP_0xNi0Nk2jSFeox4rY8I7gmXqOz-cI2CKj_OxTA25k10wnElmnPI7xtmomPJF4le-P3Ss\" 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\">MARY PHILIO<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">MONTGOMERY, TX<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/tLOwRe6YnB1jQXpszQuUe0FamvhnBRks3k6KNj0J6A9O279Mg7oX1mEJF-1c7Vp2siHhT0UBfYiBKiDV9wMBILp5AvbPA0ySBPzApJs=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-other-main-course\/creamy-turkey-noodles.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Creamy Turkey &#038; Noodles<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I needed a recipe for the leftover turkey. After scouring dozens of recipes, I just didn&#8217;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!&#8221; &#8211; Mary<\/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\/crockpot-cheesy-scalloped-potatoes-and-ham.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/WdzgKNyrp0D6bwV0Qk_cDL5iU1MhQfeFXeX6ZFpu0OdjCCQZ--RKVG88_uk7tbhBQNaVVCD4WVTKjmRJMlnSA_Hb8rmnu8PaEKcH5ssEwzsNrUQ_Rwg\" 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\">ANGIE ROBINSON<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">FINDLAY, OH<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ojwf_opBgu6AzA41r45lsvkv7d7aOgDoWJWOMilTjZz3EmZNTmjgLTvaN35ZhTZbOL02vc0SkPx032e3qcTfNg80Y8dKNn6fafl73V2T=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\/crockpot-cheesy-scalloped-potatoes-and-ham.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crock Pot Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes and Ham<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;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.&#8221; &#8211; Angie<\/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\/prime-rib-casserole.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/w3vGAdW__8xeApk7xKAXDQoTMokTcy6MIFC2Vj32Sb0QSm3J86-VlAIRTT70puh1UO8ULSkDrqVr8_OBpBFbgxuYeCboBgF93o8QiYWNVrDGoqXB8TAI\" 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\">RAYMOND SPENCER<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">ST BERNARD, LA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/bHz7aN8uQVFfla-O14RGU-IydHnlXVj5MxTL2xC0FGaiB8Dp_SaCd8jfNniapeBN30p6ND_bhoEI1_l83hwj6KHMFoVoglUZj_9e0yPg=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\/prime-rib-casserole.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prime Rib Casserole<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;For fans of prime rib, you will love this recipe to use up the leftovers.&#8221; &#8211; Raymond<\/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\/bean-soup\/old-fashioned-ham-and-beans.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/NIis8yZlqZsFN2ve9MLM3yR8Ovcz_uLuXu8V_dOZq0iTaq1g5SaYXt9bM4evblEJ-xCWYu9ZhwycyOb2KyUd7ORLmTzvsAAvcEu--AFtMaNQGSOduLc\" 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\">KATHIE CARR<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">NORTH LIBERTY, IN<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/2850kQRw1nwZPzwJt5rF3xtTU0ndeeg2eF2qr_OHv_ia39N77JamOLjxkne8tFoQ6zQ3C8VgdDAQEZKqZct-uKSf8QMOJ3zo4xPm01k=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\/bean-soup\/old-fashioned-ham-and-beans.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Old-Fashioned Ham and Beans<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Grandma always made bean soup in the week with the leftover ham bone and meat.&#8221; &#8211; Kathie<\/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\/bean-soup\/bean-pea-slow-cooker-soup.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/J4USBZWa_-I39lDIMx7_GbC4mGTsj0YuPd8_HuLvBHpXtII0a9K7giSR4SfISqQJftSs8wglqemGoCuPkOm4LSRduu6AeDgey9Qp25uPsJ7VM0arM7SI\" 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\">DONNA GRAFFAGNINO<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">BAYOU COUNTRY, LA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/XSIoLs3iQitGtKXylfo0bS2vCQFtNJR-rwuShhsJ-sCN3Rj9BT9M65vxqDsoakrTiM_afF1doaawmCbQ6tE-EuM6_XhrPgCz80H40is=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\/bean-soup\/bean-pea-slow-cooker-soup.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bean &#038; Pea Slow Cooker Soup<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Also sometimes called Pantry or Cupboard Soup, this amazing, hearty Crock Pot dish can&#8217;t get any easier. Make this to suit your taste by adding the ingredients you like, not just what I&#8217;ve listed here. This is comfort food, loaded with protein at its best.&#8221; &#8211; Donna<\/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\/turkey\/turkey-cups.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/dzKDo8KNZQL_3gIC0UHKIvTRJeH5ZfwhZRc9EeAETKhnIeTzjbxJ_hD7qkslRag_DPv8jvvPvh1Nr6QiohNq0YS7UFswcBIp_rrxq8I\" 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\">NICOLE SZONYE RHODES<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">LIVONIA, MI<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/WVsgeYFMaWY9Ot36fHRQLXWI9NjcHkp6Nimus3mqTqxUym9zv45lBELAbwNOtZBT_eXd5lojGlgZqpHCY0SocDBaHg4pxxcdh23jDgI=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\/turkey\/turkey-cups.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Turkey Cups<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Leftovers this week? Here&#8217;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&#8217;s things. 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