3 Easy Recipes for Christmas Leftovers

_{3 Easy Recipes for Christmas Leftovers}

Wondering what to do with your Christmas leftovers? After the big day, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the piles of food in your fridge...not to mention tired of cooking!

But don’t worry—those festive leftovers (yes we’re looking at that leftover Christmas ham), are your ticket to some tasty, no-fuss meals! These three easy leftover-loaded recipes will help you turn your Christmas feast into fun, fresh dishes that keep the holiday vibes going.

_{1. Leftover Pasta Salad}

Transform your Christmas leftovers into a crowd-pleasing pasta salad with minimal effort. Our Leftovers Loaded Ham Pasta salad recipe is perfect for packing into lunch boxes for a road trip, beach day, or lakeside picnic. Simply toss cooked pasta with:

• Leftover Christmas ham, chicken, or sausages
• Fresh veggies like cherry tomatoes, capsicum, and cucumbers
• A handful of olives for a savory kick

This pasta salad is versatile and customizable, so you can throw in whatever you have on hand. It’s a quick and easy way to enjoy a wholesome, waste-free meal.

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_{2. Ham & Stone Fruit Salad}

Pair your leftover Christmas ham with juicy summer stone fruit to create a vibrant, refreshing salad that’s perfect for Boxing Day celebrations. Combine:

• Sliced leftover ham
• Fresh stone fruits like peaches, nectarines, or plums
• Crunchy lettuce (like cos, butterhead or iceberg) and other green veg like avocado, cucumber or courgette
• Optional add-ins like feta or walnuts

Drizzle with a honey-mustard vinaigrette (olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, vinegar or lemon juice) for a dish that’s light, flavorful, and sure to impress. This salad strikes the perfect balance between sweet and savory, making it a hit with family and friends.

_{3. DIY Pizza Station}

Trying to please the whole crew? Turn your leftover Christmas feast into a fun, craft-your-own pizza station! People have the freedom to DIY their own lunch with their favourite leftovers. Gather up:

• Leftover protein from the big day - ham, sausages, chicken or even prawns would work great!
• Cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, sliced brie, or whatever you have available)
• Leftover roast vegetables 
• Fresh herbs like basil or oregano
• Ready-made pizza bases or flatbreads

Lay out the toppings and let everyone build their own perfect pizza. Bake until crispy and golden, and enjoy a meal that’s guaranteed to bring smiles all around. It’s an easy way to use up what you have and share the cooking love!

Let your Christmas feast be the gift that keepings on giving, thanks to these easy leftover recipes that make the most of the holiday classics you have on hand.