Got a fridge full of holiday leftovers and no clue what to do with them? Don’t worry—these easy and delicious Christmas leftover ideas will turn yesterday’s feast into today’s festive meals everyone will love!
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Navy Bean Soup with Ham
This Navy Bean Soup transforms leftover Christmas ham into a simple, hearty, and flavorful dish. Packed with tender navy beans and chunks of savory ham, it’s perfect for a warming lunch or dinner, especially when served with a side of buttery bread.

Cranberry Sauce Quick Bread
Got leftover holiday cranberry sauce? Put it to delicious use with this Cranberry Sauce Quick Bread! Gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-friendly, it’s the perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, snack time, or even dessert. Quick, tasty, and festive—what’s not to love?
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Healthy Ham and Cheese Sliders (High Protein)
These Healthy Ham and Cheese Sliders are guaranteed to be a hit! They’ve got all the cheesy, savory goodness you love from the classic version—just lightened up a bit. One bite, and they’ll become your new (but oh-so-familiar) favorite!

Leftover Mashed Potato Waffles and Gravy
Turn those leftover Christmas mashed potatoes in to something new, fun, and delicious with the help of your waffle maker!

Easy Ham Salad
This Easy Ham Salad is a delicious way to use leftover Christmas ham and can be served as a sandwich or as an appetizer or side!

Air Fryer Leftover Stuffing Muffins
Say hello to the most delicious way to reinvent your holiday leftovers—air fryer stuffing muffins! Packed with leftover stuffing, turkey, and all your favorite sides, these tasty little muffins turn your leftovers into a whole new meal. Easy, flavorful, and perfect for post-feast snacking!

Instant Pot Creamy White Bean and Turkey Chili
Got a fridge full of leftover holiday turkey or just need a quick weeknight dinner? This Instant Pot White Turkey Chili has you covered! Creamy, cozy, and downright delicious, it gets even better with fresh toppings like cilantro, avocado, Monterey Jack cheese, and crunchy tortilla chips. Perfect for soup season and guaranteed to warm you right up!
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Short-Cut Sautéed Onion, Ham, and Cheese Empanadas
Thanks to refrigerated pie crust, you can skip the homemade pastry hassle, and baking instead of frying saves you from dealing with messy oil. Quick, delicious, and no-fuss—what’s not to love?

Turkey Avocado Sandwich Recipe, Leftovers Made New
A Turkey Avocado Sandwich is the ultimate turkey leftover hack. Think slices of thinly sliced turkey leftovers, with crisp smoky bacon, creamy avocado slices, tomatoes and lettuce stacked high on toasted bread with a luscious cilantro lime aioli. If you like turkey club sandwiches, you’re gonna flip for my quick and easy Turkey Avocado Sandwiches.

Hot Beef Sandwich
A cold and blustery day is the perfect time to break out leftovers from a roast dinner. Make a scrumptious, savory and comforting Hot Beef Sandwich in just minutes. Leftovers never tasted so good.

Ham Bone Soup
Got leftover ham and a ham bone hanging around? Whip up a hearty, delicious ham bone soup—it’s a meal all on its own and the perfect way to turn leftovers into something amazing!
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Bisquick Chicken Pot Pie
This comforting and flavorful Bisquick Chicken Pot Pie Casserole is a delightful blend of flaky crust, succulent chicken, and a rich creamy sauce. You can whip it up quickly using leftover poultry from the holidays or any time you crave a hearty meal.

Leftover Christmas Dinner Pie
Turn your festive feast into something even more magical with this delicious leftover Christmas dinner pie! It’s the perfect way to make those holiday dishes go the extra mile—and trust me, it tastes just as good the second time around!

Leftover Turkey and Mashed Potato Casserole
Turn those holiday leftovers into comfort food gold with this Leftover Turkey and Mashed Potato Casserole! It’s the perfect way to reinvent your turkey and mashed potatoes into a cozy side dish everyone will love. Quick, easy, and oh-so-delicious—leftovers never looked so good!

Jalapeno Ham Hash
Indulge in the delicious combination of sweet, salty, and spicy flavors in this jalapeno ham hash. It’s a simple yet satisfying one-pan meal that’s sure to please.

Hawaiian Chopped Ham Salad Recipe
This Hawaiian-inspired chopped ham salad is a delicious and refreshing twist on a classic recipe. It’s the perfect way to use up leftover holiday ham.

Turkey Cranberry Pinwheel Wraps
Prepare your taste buds for these Turkey Cranberry Pinwheel Wraps! They’re easy to make, super tasty, and the perfect way to give that leftover turkey a delicious makeover.

Ham and Corn Chowder
This Ham and Corn Chowder is the ultimate cozy meal! Perfect for using up leftover ham or whipping up a hearty dish in no time—it tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen (but don’t worry, your secret’s safe with us)!

Leftover Potato Cakes In Air Fryer
These air fryer potato cakes are crispy, delicious, and super easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. Leftover mash has never tasted this good!

Thanksgiving Casserole
While the name of this dish is called Thanksgiving Casserole, you can use this recipe after any holiday to get rid of leftovers that just won’t get eaten up! Super easy to make and sure to clear out your fridge.

Creamy Ham and Potato Soup
Creamy ham and potato soup is the ultimate comfort food—hearty, flavorful, and oh-so-satisfying!

Split Pea Soup
This one-pot wonder is packed with flavor and nutrients, and with a history going all the way back to the Ancient Greeks and Romans, it’s clear this soup has stood the test of time for good reason!

Beef Wild Rice Soup
Got leftover roast beef from the holidays? Toss it in to make this one-pot soup even easier! Bonus: It stores and freezes like a champ, so go ahead and make a big batch. You’ll be glad you did!

Ham and Cheese Bake
This cheesy ham bake is the ultimate way to reinvent your Christmas leftovers! Mix in whatever you’ve got—greens, turkey, ham—you name it. All that goodness gets folded into a rich, cheesy sauce for a dish that’s as flexible as it is delicious!

Ham and Broccoli Topped Baked Potato
Take your baked potato to the next level with a flavorful topping you can whip up in the microwave in no time! Simple spud, meet instant upgrade.

With these creative Christmas leftover ideas, you’ll never look at post-holiday meals the same way again! These recipes make it easy to give new life to old favorites. So, kick back, relax, and enjoy the best part of leftovers—minimal effort with maximum flavor!
