5 Delicious Christmas Dinner Leftover Recipes

Ahh, Christmas dinner, you just can’t beat it! However many of us make far too much and end up living off turkey and stuffing sandwiches for the next week or so. But did you know there are so many much more exciting Christmas dinner leftover recipes than turkey sarnies? We’ve had a look through Pinterest to see what tasty and wonderful Christmas dinner leftover recipes we can find, so your Boxing Day is as easy and relaxed as possible.

Each one of these leftover recipes are relatively easy to make, so even your Boxing Day hangover won’t get in the way of whipping up something delicious for your guests! If you’re looking for inspiration for your Christmas table, head over to our 'Christmas table decorating ideas' post. 

Remember: all the ingredients listed here are for guidance purposes only. You don’t have to go to the store on Boxing Day if you don’t want to! Just use your leftovers and create something you’ll want to eat again and again.

Turkey and Sweet Leek Pie

Image credit and full recipe: jamieoliver.com

What you’ll need:

• 2 rashers of bacon

• ½ bunch of fresh thyme

• 2kg leeks

• Sea salt

• Freshly ground black pepper

• 800g cooked white turkey meat

• Plain flour

• Turkey, chicken or veg stock

• Creme Fraiche

• 500g puff pastry

• Roasted chestnuts

• 2 sprigs of fresh sage

• 1 free range egg

If you’re wondering what to do with Christmas dinner leftovers, you can always trust Jamie Oliver to come up with a hearty recipe. With this turkey and sweet leek pie, he certainly doesn’t disappoint! Pies are always a good bet to please everyone at the table, and this recipe will certainly have your guests asking for seconds. It’s a fantastic way to use up all that leftover turkey, but it also works well with red meats and even bacon.

Bang Bang Turkey Coleslaw

Image credit and full recipe: deliciousmagazine.co.uk

What you’ll need:

• Carrots

• White cabbage

• Cucumber

• Beansprouts

• Fresh coriander

• Roasted peanuts

• 500-600g cooked turkey

• Sesame oil

• Crushed garlic

• 1 onion

• Fresh ginger, grated

• Sweet chilli sauce

• Thai fish sauce

• Rice wine vinegar

Healthy AND delicious, you can’t beat this turkey coleslaw. It’s a great way to use up all that leftover veg from Christmas dinner, and makes for a light, refreshing addition to your Boxing Day table with the rest of your dishes. We bet no-one else will have thought of this, so be prepared for your guests asking for the recipe! 

Ham and Turkey Raised Pie

Image credit and full recipe: deliciousmagazine.co.uk

What you’ll need:

• Butter

• Unsmoked gammon

• 500g turkey

• Thyme

• Fresh parsley

• Fresh sage

• Grated nutmeg

• Ground mace

• Ground allspice

• Crushed garlic

• Salt

• Black pepper

Another one for pie fans - this traditional ham and turkey yum fest is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. It’s a fuss-free, old school pie that’s perfect for both fussy eaters and foodies, and tastes amazing with a pot of cranberry sauce. Delicious! 

Turkey and Potato Curry

Image credit and full recipe: bbcgoodfood.com

What you’ll need:

• Sunflower oil

• 1 onion

• Green pepper

• Curry paste

• Crushed garlic

• Chopped tomatoes

• 300g leftover turkey

• 300g leftover potato

• Mango chutney

• Chopped coriander

• Rice or naan bread to serve

Give your Boxing Day meal a bit of spice with this absolutely delicious turkey and potato curry! Perfect for guests who like to taste something with a bit of a kick, this healthy but tasty treat is a sure-fire hit with spice fans, but is also mild enough to please everyone.

Christmas Mulligatawny Soup

Image credit and full recipe: jamieoliver.com

What you’ll need:

• 1 onion

• Garlic cloves

• Carrots

• Butternut squash

• Ginger

• Olive oil

• Dried red chilli

• Tomato puree

• Curry paste

• 500g leftover turkey

• Chopped tomatoes

• Chicken or giblet stock

• Basmati rice

• Fresh coriander

Soup fans rejoice! The final recipe on our list is this absolutely delicious slightly spicy soup from our favourite chef, Jamie Oliver. This recipe is great for a starter, or even on its own with a crusty roll, and is of course, perfect for using up all those Christmas leftovers.

If you’re feeling inspired by Jamie Oliver’s recipes, we stock a selection of Jamie Oliver frying pans and roasters, so you can make your Christmas dinner extra special this year.

 

We’d love to see some of your Christmas dinner leftover recipe ideas, so why not get social and send us your creations on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram? Merry Christmas!