During the pandemic, we’ve learned to expect the unexpected, particularly when it comes to holiday get-togethers. We’ve gotten used to guests canceling, being unable to find certain ingredients, and completely rescheduling holiday meals to keep our friends and family safe (did we have Thanksgiving dinner in December this year? Yes, and proud of it!) What we’ll never accept is food waste, so we’ve gotten creative with what to do with more leftovers than we anticipated having. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with extra ham this Easter, check out our favorite options that’ll give your leftovers new life!
It can start the very next morning. Have overnight guests after a big holiday meal? Breakfast doesn’t have to be a big inspired to-do. Combine leftover ham with eggs or potatoes, and turn it into a crowd-pleasing quiche or casserole that’ll make everyone happy. For lunch, there’s the classic ham sandwiches, of course— we like ours with homemade honey mustard or herby mayo. Top it with a fried egg and you’ve got a delicious Croque Madame that can be enjoyed for any meal. Having another get together soon after Easter dinner? Make things easy on yourself by throwing together some sliders or ham and cheese pinwheels for easy, tasty party appetizers. For dinner, our chicken cordon bleu is impressive, and surprisingly simple (we skip the frying, and oven bake instead). Want even easier? It’s all about the cordon bleu sauce, and we make the most of it in our one-pot pasta version.
Whatever you do, don’t forget to save that ham bone! It’s the secret to an out of this world split pea soup (that, and bacon!).
Want more leftover inspiration? Here’s our top 12 go-to ways to make them more exciting. And since you’re using leftovers for your main meal, why not go “ham” on dessert!?
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Ham & Cheese Sandwich
With its beautiful golden crust (thanks mayo!), a quick and simple honey mustard sauce, and briny pickles for crunch, this sandwich makes for a prize-winning lunch.
The chef salad has three kinds of meat, two cheeses, hard-boiled eggs, and lots of veggies. Switch up the ingredients however you want - chef's choice!
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