Christmas Leftovers Recipes
Wondering what to do with your Christmas leftovers this year? While you may be tempted to just throw them away, you’ll miss out on the chance to create more delicious dishes to enjoy long after Santa has been and gone! To give you some ideas, we’ve pulled together some great Christmas leftovers recipes to try with the help of our friends at Jus-Rol™, Green Giant™ and Häagen-Dazs™.
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Like a little spice in your soup? Then, you’re in for a treat! Transform leftover turkey with our delicious Chilli Seasoning Mix and combine your Christmas leftovers with items you’ve already got in the cupboard to make this winter warmer. Dig out a tin of Green Giant™ Sweet Corn and load it in with leftover carrots and parsnips to get your five-a-day in between the Christmas chocolate!View Recipe
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Creating a turkey pie is one the easiest ways to use up your Christmas leftovers, not to mention tastiest! All you need is a Jus-Rol™ Shortcrust Pastry Sheet to pop all your leftovers into and top things off with our Thick ‘N’ Chunky Salsa and Smoky BBQ Seasoning Mix for the taste of fajitas in a crispy pie. Oh, and did we mention lots of cheese?View Recipe
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Try a Mexican-inspired twist on traditional mince pies with a little bit of indulgence on the side, because it’s still the festive season after all! This recipe takes our trusty Flour Tortillas and uses them to make cases for sweet mincemeat with cinnamon. But, the best part? Serve with a big scoop of Häagen-Dazs™ Salted Caramel ice cream to complete the dessert of dreams!View Recipe
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Forget leftover turkey sandwiches – try something a little more exciting with these irresistible seafood filo pies! Whether you’ve got leftover prawns or salmon from the Christmas Day starters, put them to good use with some Jus-Rol™ Filo Pastry Sheets and Old El Paso™ Thick ‘N’ Chunky Salsa. This leftover recipe is perfect for a delicious lunch or add some salad on the side for a filling dinner!View Recipe
Christmas Leftovers Tips
● Storage is everything when it comes to leftovers. The key is not to leave food out at room temperature for too long and refrigerate as soon as possible to lower the risk of any harmful bacteria developing – avoid the temptation to just cover the dishes with foil.
● Refrigerate in a vented container until the food has completely cooled, then seal in an airtight container. It also helps to store leftovers in the portions you intend to eat them again to spare any wastage and save time when you’re reheating.
● Choosing your method of reheating is also important. While it can be tempting to just pop everything in the microwave, taking your time to reheat your leftovers on the stove or in the oven can often be much more rewarding – all it takes is a little patience! As a good rule of thumb, anything that doesn’t need to be stirred while reheating (like soup) is better to be put in the oven.
● Repurpose, rather than reuse – trying new ways to enjoy the food you’ve already made is the best way to enjoy leftovers. Think of your leftovers as ingredients and incorporate them into delicious recipes like the ones we’ve shared above to keep things interesting!
More Ideas from Old El Paso
We love good food and making the good noise that comes with it! That’s why you’ll find a variety of recipe ideas, both Mexican-inspired and beyond, as well as cooking tips and guides to enjoy. Check out more inspiration below and be sure to share your Old El Paso creations with us!
