19 Post-Christmas Leftover Recipes for Busy Weeknights

Use leftover ham, turkey, and sides before they go bad.

December 26, 2025

Fridge packed with Christmas leftovers? You've got 3-4 days before they go bad. Here are 19 quick recipes (20-40 mins) that turn extra ham, turkey, and sides into brand-new meals.

Day 2 Recipes: 19 Post-Christmas Dinners

A taste of what's inside the guide:

🧒 Kid-Friendly Favorites

Macaroni Ham & Cheese

30 mins | Uses: leftover ham + cooked pasta

Creamy mac 'n' cheese studded with smoky leftover ham.

Turkey & Stuffing Sausage Rolls

35 mins | Uses: leftover turkey + stuffing

Golden, flaky rolls packed with savory turkey and stuffing.

🎉 Crowd-Pleasers

Roast Beef & Caramelized Onion Sliders

25 mins | Uses: leftover roast beef + rolls

Soft buns stacked with juicy roast beef, sweet onions, and melty cheese.

Croque Monsieur

20 mins | Uses: leftover ham + cheese + bread

French-style grilled ham and cheese with crisp edges and a gooey center.

🥬 Veggie-Forward Recipes

Leftover Brussels Sprout Hash

25 mins | Uses: leftover roasted sprouts + potatoes

Chopped sprouts crisped up with potatoes and seasoning.

Creamy Spinach Crêpes

40 mins | Uses: leftover spinach + cream sauce

Tender crêpes filled with rich, savory spinach sauce

...plus 13 more recipes inside.

Your 30-Minute Leftover Plan

This weekend's dinner, sorted:

Tonight (Friday): Pick a ham recipe → fastest to table, wins over picky eaters (6 options inside)

Saturday: Turkey time → use up big tubs of food before they spoil (8 recipes ready)

Sunday: Sides & veggies → rescue the forgotten Tupperware in back of the fridge (5 meals waiting)

Find it all here ↓

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