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61 ingenious recipes to use up those Christmas leftovers
Although Christmas has been and gone, there’s no doubt still a mountain of leftovers in your fridge. So here are 56 recipes to provide you with some leftover inspiration, with recipes for turkey, ham, roast vegetables, greens, cheese and even one or two that you can make in bulk and freeze in preparation for those lazy summer days.
Roasted vegetable frittata
This easy frittata recipe makes the most of your leftover vegies in the most simple and delicious way. Add your assortment of vegetables into an egg mix, add some cream and cheese, then bake, and that's it! Perfect as a last-minute dinner idea or a light lunch, this vegetarian frittata is your one-stop-shop. Recipe note: You’ll need a 20cm x 30cm slice pan
Ultimate leftover ham salad with crispy stuffing
This recipe is great for using up all your festive leftovers. But if you’re missing some elements like the stuffing, simply replace it with some croutons. And if all your glaze was used up on the ham, use a little marmalade instead (see recipe notes). This recipe is supposed to make your life easier, not harder!
Pavlova Turkish delight ice cream
Transform your leftover pav, or any store-bought meringue, into a luxurious and elegant ice cream. Grab your favourite summer berries and some crunchy meringue, and cut up blocks of sweet rose Turkish Delight to spoon through velvety vanilla ice cream. Then sit back and enjoy a truly indulgent dessert. Recipe note: Begin this recipe at least 4 hours ahead. You’ll need a 5-cup (1.25L) metal loaf pan
Christmas leftover nachos
If you're looking for delicious ideas to use up Christmas leftovers, this easy nachos is the perfect idea. Grab the last of the roast meat and shred it across a layer of crunchy corn chips with your favourite toppings.
Leftover ham banh mi (pork roll) with cherry jam
Khanh Ong puts an Aussie summer twist on a Vietnamese fan favourite.
Croque madame
The great thing about having a ham for Christmas is that there is plenty leftover for a croque madame the week after.
Gingerbread latte
Find new ways to enjoy gingerbread this Christmas with our sweet and spiced gingerbread latte. This festive drink is the perfect alternative to your morning coffee, mixing chai powder and espresso with your preferred milk, adding some grated nutmeg on the frothy top and served with crumbly gingerbread cookies. If Santa had a morning drink, this would be it.
Leftover ham and vegie okonomiyaki
Discover a new way to enjoy your Christmas ham.
Turkey, blackberry and fig salad
"This beautiful salad allows you to enjoy your turkey without having the stress of roasting a whole bird. You can even roast the turkey breast a day ahead, for a relaxed Christmas Day." - Dominic Smith Recipe note: Begin this recipe a day ahead You can serve this dish with the turkey warm or at room temperature. If roasting the turkey the day before, set aside to cool completely before covering with plastic wrap and storing in the fridge. Bring to room temperature to serve. Slice the turkey just before serving, so it doesn’t dry out.
Leftover prawn and ham dumplings
These dumplings are the perfect way to use up Christmas main leftovers – seafood and ham! Recipe by Jo Barrett, Alanna Sapwell, Thi Le and Lauren Eldridge.
Christmas seafood fried rice
Get creative with leftover seafood and vegies - this versatile dish will clear your fridge like nobody’s business.
Beef sausage rolls
Make this Aussie party staple with yesterday's roast beef. See notes for recipe for the roast.
Vegan ragu pasta
Make this with leftovers from Mike McEnearney's vegan sweet potato and lentil nut roast (see notes for recipe).
Ham, cheese and egg buckwheat galette
Make use of any leftover Christmas ham with this easy breakfast crepe! See notes for Lauren Mathers' cumquat-glazed ham recipe.