24 Delicious Dishes That Get Creative with Holiday Dinner Leftovers

The holidays are all about family, friends, and plates piled high with delicious food. They're also about leftovers because we all have a fridge stuffed full of them when the festivities are over. Instead of making yet another sandwich, try any of these 24 recipes that get creative with holiday dinner leftovers. Enjoy mashed potato stuffing burgers, ham and bean soup, slow cooker turkey bolognese, and much more!

Cream Cheese Corn Casserole With Bacon And Ham

A plate of cheesy corn casserole mixed with bacon pieces, topped with parsley, makes for one of the most delicious vegetable sides. — Cream Cheese Corn Casserole With Bacon And Ham. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Cream Cheese Corn Casserole is a filling and decadent side dish made with cheese, ham, and bacon. It's a favorite holiday recipe.
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Turkey Gravy Without Drippings

A plate with mashed potatoes topped with no drippings gravy. — Turkey Gravy Without Drippings. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This rich and delicious Turkey Gravy Without Drippings recipe uses chicken broth that is cooked down with roasted turkey and vegetables to add extra flavor.
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Mashed Potato Patties

A stack of potato pancakes topped with a dollop of sour cream and chopped green onions. — Mashed Potato Patties. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Mashed potato patties are the perfect way to use leftover potatoes, transferring them into fried potato cakes loaded with flavor!
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Ham and Cheese Wrap (15+ Best Tortilla Wrap Recipes)

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The best tortilla wrap recipes are right here with some easy pinwheel sandwich recipes. Give all of them a try today! You'll love them and our bonus recipe too!
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Easy Ham Sauce

A ladle is pouring thick gravy with visible chunks into a white bowl, creating a rich, flavorful sauce. — Easy Ham Sauce. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This sweet and savory Ham Sauce is the perfect addition to any ham recipe. It’s simple and great served on sandwiches, with holiday ham, or any time you like!
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Ham Salad Pinwheels

A hand picks up a ham and cream cheese pinwheel sandwich among others on a plate at a street food festival, showcasing the spiral filling. — Ham Salad Pinwheels. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Ham Salad Pinwheels are simple to make and pack a punch of delicious flavor. They are the perfect party appetizer or finger food.
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Slow Cooker Ham And Rice Casserole

A forkful of casserole. — Slow Cooker Ham and Rice Casserole. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Slow Cooker Ham and Rice Casserole is easy to make. Not only is this meal delicious it is also hearty and comforting.
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Turkey And Cheese Sliders

Close-up of slider sandwiches with layers of ham and melted cheese on fluffy buns, sprinkled with seasoning, served on a white plate—truly the ultimate slider recipes delight. — Turkey And Cheese Sliders. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Turkey and cheese sliders make a great appetizer or meal. They're loaded with turkey, cheese, and a seasoned, buttery wash on the bread.
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Turkey Apple Brie Wrap

A hand holding a wrap. — Chicken Apple Brie Sandwich (Turkey Apple Brie Wrap). Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This sensational Turkey Apple Brie Wrap is filled with apples, brie cheese, leftover turkey or rotisserie chicken and more!
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Easy Baked Ham And Cheese Pinwheels

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Easy Baked Ham and Cheese Pinwheels are quick and easy! Your favorite sandwich meat, cheese, garlic butter and refrigerated pizza dough is all you need!
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Turkey Club Wrap

Turkey Club Wraps are an easy snack or meal idea! Leftover or sliced turkey and/or ham, bacon, cheeses, vegetables and more to make the best turkey club wrap.
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Air Fryer Ham And Cheese Sliders

A close-up of a poppy seed-covered sandwich with ham and melted cheese, perfect for kids lunch ideas. A bite has been taken out of the sandwich, making it an appetizing treat that will make your kids smile. — Air Fryer Ham And Cheese Sliders. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Air Fryer Ham and Cheese sliders are easy sandwiches that are so delicious. These sandwiches are perfect for lunches and parties and made in minutes.
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Mashed Potato Fries

A close-up view of mouthwatering deep-fried mozzarella sticks on a paper-lined basket, with a small metal container of ketchup in the background. Perfect as side dishes, they promise to tantalize your taste buds. — Mashed Potato Fries. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Mashed Potato Fries are a fun alternative to french fries. A crisp outside with a nice creamy filling on the inside from leftover mash or made from scratch.
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Old-Fashioned Ham And Bean Soup

A bowl of hearty bean soup with diced ham, carrots, and celery, garnished with parsley. — Old-Fashioned Ham And Bean Soup. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

Old-fashioned ham and bean soup is a hearty meal for cold days. Filled with ham, beans, carrots, and celery, hambone soup will be a favorite.
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Leftover Turkey Dinner Muffins

A muffin with gravy dripping on it. — Leftover Turkey Dinner Muffins. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Leftover Turkey Dinner Muffins are so delicious and we love making them every time we have a turkey dinner! Turkey, mashed potato, stuffing and cheese!
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Ham And Bean Soup (Crock Pot)

This Ham and Bean Soup in the Crock Pot is a hearty and savory dish that’s perfect for dinner anytime. It’s full of tender veggies and beans in a flavorful broth.
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Slow Cooker Turkey Bolognese

A bot with turkey bolognese sauce. — Slow Cooker Turkey Bolognese. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This slow cooker turkey bolognese recipe is filled with delicious flavors and textures. Try this turkey bolognese sauce for yourself.
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Garlic Mashed Potato Cakes

Close-up of two golden-brown corn fritters topped with a dollop of sour cream and garnished with chopped green onions. A side of corn kernels and colorful carrots is slightly visible in the background, adding a vibrant touch to this delightful vegetable side. — Garlic Mashed Potato Cakes. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

These garlic mashed potato cakes make a fabulous way to use leftover mashed potatoes. Instead of wasting, it turns your leftovers into a tasty new treat!
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Leftover Turkey Mashed Potato Stuffing Burgers

A leftover mashed potato stuffing burger topped with gravy on some lettuce. — Leftover Turkey Mashed Potato Stuffing Burgers. Photo credit: Kitchen Divas.

These Leftover Turkey Mashed Potato Stuffing Burgers are absolutely delicious! Leftover mashed potatoes, turkey, stuffing and gravy! Definitely worth a try!
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Leftover Turkey Carcass Soup

Create a hearty meal with this recipe for Turkey Carcass Soup. It’s the perfect way to use the turkey carcass to minimize food waste and enjoy tasty leftovers.
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Turkey Pot Pie With Stuffing Crust

Turkey pot pie topped with stuffing. — Turkey Pot Pie With Stuffing Crust. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

Turkey pot pie with stuffing crust gives us all the flavor of turkey and dressing without all the work. It's easy and so delicious.
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Cheesy Ham And Hash Brown Casserole

A slice of cheesy mashed potato casserole with diced ham and green onions, perfect for comforting dinner, served on a patterned plate with cherry tomatoes on the side. — Cheesy Ham And Hash Brown Casserole. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas

This ham and hash brown casserole is creamy, cheesy, and absolutely delicious! The ham and potatoes pair so well. Enjoy it for dinner or breakfast — it’s great any time.
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Slow Cooker Turkey Tortilla Soup

A bowl full of soup with sliced avocado, jalapeno and some tortilla chips on top. — Slow Cooker Turkey Tortilla Soup. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This slow cooker turkey tortilla soup is loaded with delicious Tex-Mex flavor and tender white meat turkey. Healthy and tasty!
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Creamy Parmesan Ham Pasta

A plate of rotini pasta, a staple starch, topped with a creamy vegetable and meat sauce. A fresh salad in a bowl, along with classic side dishes including a salt shaker and a pepper grinder are in the background. — Creamy Parmesan Ham Pasta. Photo Credit: Kitchen Divas.

This Creamy Parmesan Ham Pasta is divine. I just can't get enough of this sauce. The flavor is just perfect. Use your favorite vegetables and pasta!
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