After celebrating the holidays with your family and friends, you’re often left with loads of from the feast. While it’s tempting to just stuff them in the fridge for later or throw them away, there’s a better way to deal with them. Why not turn them into delicious meals that you and your loved ones can enjoy for days? Here are three recipes that you can make using holiday leftovers:

1. Turkey Pot Pie

Ingredients:

– 2-3 cups of leftover turkey, shredded or cut into bite-size pieces
– 2 tablespoons of butter
– 1 cup of frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
– 1/2 cup of chopped onion
– 1/2 cup of chopped celery
– 1/4 cup of flour
– 1/4 teaspoon of salt
– 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
– 1 cup of chicken broth
– 1/2 cup of milk
– 1 refrigerated pie crust

Instructions:

– Preheat oven to 425°F.
– Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
– Add the mixed vegetables and cook for another 2 minutes.
– Add the flour, salt, and black pepper, and stir to combine.
– Slowly add the chicken broth and milk, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
– Stir in the turkey and cook for 2 more minutes.
– Pour the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish.
– Cover with the pie crust, trimming the edges and cutting a few slits in the top.
– Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.

2. Ham and Cheese Quiche

Ingredients:

– 1 refrigerated pie crust
– 2-3 cups of leftover ham, chopped
– 1/2 cup of grated cheddar cheese
– 1/2 cup of chopped onion
– 4 eggs
– 1 cup of milk
– 1/2 teaspoon of salt
– 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper

Instructions:

– Preheat oven to 375°F.
– Line a 9-inch pie dish with the pie crust.
– Add the ham, cheese, and onion to the pie crust.
– In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper.
– Pour the egg mixture over the ham and cheese.
– Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes, until set and golden brown.

3. Stuffing Casserole

Ingredients:

– 2-3 cups of leftover stuffing
– 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
– 1/2 cup of chicken broth
– 2 tablespoons of butter

Instructions:

– Preheat oven to 375°F.
– Spread the leftover stuffing evenly in a 9-inch baking dish.
– Pour the chicken broth over the stuffing.
– Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of the stuffing.
– Dot with butter.
– Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, until heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

These are just a few examples of the many recipes that you can make using holiday leftovers. With a little creativity and some basic cooking skills, you can transform those uneaten foods into fantastic meals that your family and friends will love. So don’t let those leftovers go to waste – them into something new and delicious!

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