How to Create Delicious Dishes out of Easter Leftovers
Sick of ham sandwiches for lunch after Easter? Make these mouth-watering, gourmet alternatives instead!
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You Will Need
- Leftovers
- Risotto
- Bread
- Provolone cheese
- Condiments
- Diced cooked chicken
- Finely chopped onion
- Dash hot pepper sauce
- 1 package refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Mashed potatoes
- Sliced green onion
Steps
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Step 1
Cook risotto
Cook your favorite risotto and add your leftover asparagus or peas and ham. This decadent, creamy dish also has the advantage of being a one-pot meal.
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Step 2
Make a panini
Make a grilled ham and cheese sandwich with the leftover ham slices, and a few slices of provolone cheese. Add mayonnaise and mustard to taste, and you've got a quick and easy meal.
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Step 3
Try deviled eggs
Try a twist on deviled eggs with your leftover hard-boiled Easter eggs. Cut 6 eggs in half lengthwise and remove the yolks. Mash the yolks in a bowl and add 1/2 cup diced cooked chicken, 5 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion, 1 teaspoon honey mustard, 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard, a dash of hot pepper sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning or cayenne pepper. Fill the eggs halves with the mixture and enjoy as a snack or alongside a meal.
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Step 4
Bake ham potato puffs
Bake ham potato puffs. Press buttermilk biscuits into the bottom and sides of a greased muffin tin. In a bowl, combine 1 cup diced ham, 1 cup leftover potatoes, 1/2 cup shredded cheese, 1/2 teaspoon parsley, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Spoon 1/4 cup into each prepared cup. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
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Step 5
Prepare potato patties
Prepare ham and potato patties. Combine 2 cups mashed potatoes, 2 cups leftover ham, diced, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and 1/4 cup sliced green onion in a bowl. Refrigerate 20 to 30 minutes and form into 8 patties. Cook them in oil in a frying pan over medium heat, turning once, until they're golden. They're great for breakfast or brunch!
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According to a 2008 survey by the National Pork Board, 67 percent of respondents serve ham as the centerpiece of their Easter meal.
