There is no need to throw out the leftovers from the immense Christmas dinner that has been enjoyed by everyone who pulled their chairs up to the festive table.
Hot turkey sandwiches, cold turkey or ham sandwiches, turkey pot pie or turkey soup are some of the ways to enjoy the remnants of the meal.
This week’s recipes offer two ideas for different ways to use fine-tasting holiday leftovers — and one that turns away from turkey or ham.
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Mashed Potato Puffs
3 cups chilled mashed potatoes
1 large egg
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped chives
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese for rolling
Grease mini muffin pan cups with cooking spray or butter. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Mix potatoes, egg, cheddar cheese, flour, garlic powder, chives and salt and pepper.
Roll into 1 inch balls and roll in parmesan cheese. Place in prepared muffin tins and gently press down.
Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Cool slightly before removing from pan. Serve warm with sour cream or other favourite dipping sauce.
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Easy Ham or Turkey Bake
1 1/2 cups frozen broccoli
1/4 cup cream of mushroom soup
1/4 cup cheddar cheese soup
1/4 cup milk
3/4 cup cooked turkey or ham cut into small chunks
1/2 cup Bisquick mix
1/3 cup milk
Spray a microwave safe casserole with cooking spray. Mix broccoli, soups, 1/4 cup milk and meat choice. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Stir and then transfer mixture to an oven-safe large casserole dish.
In a small bowl, stir Bisquick mix and 1/3 cup milk with a whisk until smooth.
Pour evenly over the soup mixture.
In a preheated 425 degrees F oven, bake casserole, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until crust is a light golden brown. Let stand five minutes before serving.
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Egg Burger
1 tsp. butter
1 egg
salt and pepper to taste
1 slice processed cheese
1 hamburger bun, heated or toasted
Melt butter in frying pan. Break egg into the pan. With a pancake turner, break yolk and mix with the egg white. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
When egg is set turn over and cook other side.
Place slice of cheese on one side of the warm bun. Top with cooked egg and other half of bun.
Serve with ketchup or salsa dip.
Joyce Walter can be reached at [email protected]
