13 recipes that turn your Easter leftovers into delights

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After the Easter feast, there’s often a mountain of delicious leftovers. If your family is anything like mine, they don’t want to eat leftovers for more than a day. Instead, turn into brand-new meals your family will love – and maybe not even realize they’re eating leftovers at all!

A plate of breakfast burritos with strawberries and ham.
Easy Breakfast Quesadilla. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

Strawberry French Toast

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Strawberry French Toast. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Don’t throw out leftover bread! This recipe makes leftover bread into a yummy brunch dish. The slightly stale bread soaks up the eggy custard perfectly, creating a sweet and satisfying breakfast with fresh strawberries.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry French Toast

Loaded Mashed Potato Pancakes

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Loaded Mashed Potato Pancakes. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Leftover mashed potatoes don’t have to be boring. Turn them into crispy, flavor-packed pancakes. Just mix in cheese, herbs, and your favorite add-ins, then pan-fry until golden brown. It’s a delicious way to use up leftovers and create a fun and tasty meal.
Get the Recipe: Loaded Mashed Potato Pancakes

Apple Pie Bread Pudding

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Apple Pie Bread Pudding. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

This recipe is another great way to use your leftover bread. Chunks of apple add sweetness and texture to your slightly stale bread, making a warm and yummy dessert the whole family will love.
Get the Recipe: Apple Pie Bread Pudding

After Easter Casserole

Image shows a close up of a casserole that uses Easter leftovers with hard boiled eggs and cheese and meat.
After Easter Casserole. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

This casserole is the perfect way to use up all those leftover Easter goodies! Combine leftover ham, hard-boiled eggs, and cheese in a single dish for a delicious and comforting meal. It’s a great way to transform leftovers into something new and tasty.
Get the Recipe: After Easter Casserole

Bacon Egg Salad

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Bacon Egg Salad. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

This egg salad is a fun twist on a classic, satisfying your cravings for a familiar favorite. The bacon creates a salty and delicious kick, making it perfect for an old-fashioned sandwich on white bread.
Get the Recipe: Bacon Egg Salad

Egg Muffins

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Egg Muffins. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Leftover ham can be used to make yummy egg muffins, too. Diced ham adds flavor to fluffy eggs, creating a protein-packed breakfast option that’s perfect for grabbing on the go.
Get the Recipe: Egg Muffins

Bacon Deviled Eggs

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Bacon Deviled Eggs. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

These deviled eggs are a breeze to make and seriously delicious, even better than the originals. Smooth and creamy, they’re the perfect way to transform the hard-boiled eggs from your Easter egg hunt into something everyone will love.
Get the Recipe: Bacon Deviled Eggs

Hot Ham Salad Sandwiches

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Hot Ham Salad Sandwiches. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Turn leftover Easter ham into a comforting sandwich that also uses upes your hard-boiled eggs. Pair the ham with cheddar cheese, olives, and more in this hot ham sandwich recipe. It’s a satisfying way to enjoy your leftovers.
Get the Recipe: Hot Ham Salad Sandwiches

Easy Breakfast Quesadilla

A plate of breakfast quesadillas with strawberries and ham.
Easy Breakfast Quesadilla. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This breakfast quesadilla is a great way to start your day. It’s loaded with melted cheese, scrambled eggs, and leftover ham, making it a protein-packed and tasty way to use up leftovers.
Get the Recipe: Easy Breakfast Quesadilla

Navy Bean and Ham Soup

Navy Bean and Ham Soup in a serving crock.
Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes.

This soup is easy to make and full of flavor that your family will never guess came from your Easter dinner. Navy beans and leftover ham come together to create a hearty and satisfying meal.
Get the Recipe: Navy Bean and Ham Soup

Ham and Cheese Scones

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Ham and Cheese Scones. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Enjoy savory scones packed with cheddar cheese, leftover ham, herbs, and a bit of pepper. These scones are quick and easy to make, perfect for a hearty brunch or a flavorful addition to any meal.
Get the Recipe: Ham and Cheese Scones

Old Fashioned Ham Salad

Ham Salad with dill pickle on a plate.
Old Fashioned Ham Salad. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Want a taste of home cooking? This classic ham salad recipe is a delicious mix of tender ham and crunchy dill pickle. It’s flavorful and comforting, perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Get the Recipe: Old Fashioned Ham Salad

Crock Pot Ham and Potato Soup

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Crock Pot Ham and Potato Soup. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Love leftover ham and potatoes? This recipe turns them into a creamy and delicious soup in your slow cooker. Add cheese for an extra cheesy twist.
Get the Recipe: Crock Pot Ham and Potato Soup

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