Christmas Leftover Recipes & Meal Ideas
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 leftover recipes and meal ideas to try with the help of our friends at Jus-Rol™, Green Giant™ and Häagen-Dazs™.
Christmas Leftover Recipes
Rustic Leftover Turkey Pie
Recipe Name
Rustic Leftover Turkey PieTotal Time
55 minutesSpice Level
MildServings
4Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red onion, sliced into thin wedges
- 1 small red pepper, deseeded and thinly sliced
- 1 small yellow pepper, deseeded and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Old El Paso™ Smoky BBQ Fajita Seasoning Mix
- 200g leftover cooked turkey, diced
- 1 x 320g pack Jus-Rol™ Chilled Ready Rolled Shortcrust Pastry Sheet
- 1/2 x 226g jar Old El Paso™ Thick 'N Chunky Salsa
- 70g ready-grated mozzarella
- 1 beaten egg, to glaze
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C for fan assisted ovens), gas mark 6.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. Add the onion and peppers and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until just tender. Remove the pan from the heat, stir in the seasoning mix and turkey.
- Unroll the pastry on to a large baking sheet (with the paper still underneath). Spread the salsa over the pastry, leaving a 3-4cm border all around. Pile the pepper and turkey mixture on top of the salsa then scatter over the cheese.
- Gently lift and fold in the pastry border to just cover the outer edges of the filling, pinching the corners of the pastry together. Brush the pastry with beaten egg.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the pastry is crisp and golden. Leave to stand for 10 minutes before serving with salad, if liked.
Expert Tips
- Try grated Cheddar or crumbled goats’ cheese instead of the mozzarella, if liked.
- Remove the pastry from the fridge about 45 minutes before unrolling to make it easier to work with.
Made With...
Chilli Turkey, Sweetcorn & Black Bean Soup
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!
Mince Pies with Häagen-Dazs™ Ice Cream
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!
Salsa Seafood Filo Pies
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!
More Ideas from Old El Paso
We love good food and making the good noise that comes with it! That’s why we’ve put together a variety of recipe ideas, both Mexican-inspired and beyond, as well as cooking tips and guides to enjoy. So, once you’ve explored these Christmas leftover recipes and meal ideas, be sure to check out more inspiration below and share your Old El Paso creations with us on social media!
