Easy recipes to use all of those Christmas leftovers and New Year’s recipes that your party guests will love! Make your holiday leftovers delicious!
Using Christmas Leftovers and New Year’s Party Recipes!
Here are some extra recipes to use those Christmas dinner leftovers and other holiday leftovers and also some dips to serve at your New Year’s get together.
Leftover and Holiday Party Tips:
- This is an unexpected canape and a handy little finger food:
- Roll about 1 teaspoon full your favorite cream cheese dip into a ball. Press it between two walnut halves. Lay on a platter to serve.
- Save dry cereal odds and ends to add to your Chex mix when you make it.
- Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting it in the fridge. It will keep much longer.
Recipes:
(For Using Leftover Ham)
PrintSheala’s Easy Ham and Noodles Recipe
This easy ham and noodles casserole recipe is quick and easy and kids love it! Just 5 minutes preparation to a tasty meal without a lot of work!
Ingredients
1 (8 oz.) pkg. egg noodles or pasta, cooked
1/2 lb. ham, chopped
1(10 3/4 oz.) can cream of chicken soup
1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Mix the first three ingredients together in a casserole dish.
- Bake for 20 minutes, until warmed.
- Top with cheese.
- Bake an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese melts.
(For Using Leftover Mashed Potatoes)
PrintCheesy Mashed Potatoes Recipe
This cheesy mashed potatoes recipe is a quick and easy recipe that makes mashed potatoes extra special and includes cream cheese and garlic! It takes just a few minutes to throw together and then 3-4 minutes under the broiler!
Ingredients
3-4 cups mashed potatoes
4 oz. cream cheese, softened in microwave
1 clove of garlic or 1 tsp. garlic powder, to taste
1 cup Mexican cheese blend, shredded
Instructions
- Mix potatoes, cream cheese and garlic.
- Place in a 1-quart greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle with cheese.
- Place under a broiler for 3-4 minutes until cheese is melted.
Be very careful removing this from the broiler as it will be very hot!
Eggnog Pound Cake Recipe
Ingredients
Topping:
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
2/3 cup sliced almonds
Cake:
1 package yellow cake mix
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
1 1/2 cups eggnog
2 eggs
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
Instructions
- Grease a Bundt or tube pan with butter and press almonds into the sides and bottom.
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Beat the remaining ingredients together until smooth.
- Pour into a prepared pan.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool on a wire rack.
3 Ingredient Cheese Ball Recipe – David’s Favorite Cheese Dip
This 3-Ingredient Easy Cheese Ball Recipe is a holiday favorite in our family! Made with tangy cheese, cream cheese, and optional nuts, it’s the perfect quick and delicious dip for Christmas, New Year’s, or any occasion. Whip it up in minutes for a crowd-pleasing appetizer everyone will love!
Ingredients
1 jar Kraft Old English cheese spread
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup nuts, chopped
Instructions
- Mix ingredients.
- Roll into a ball.
- Wrap in plastic wrap. (Most of the time we just mix it and serve in a bowl without wrapping it.)
- Serve with chips or crackers.
Notes
We leave the nuts out because no one around here but mom, my sister in law and I would eat it.
-Tawra
Blue Cheese Dip (Jill’s favorite)
Ingredients
1 stick butter (not margarine), softened
1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
2 oz. crumbled blue cheese
1/2 small package (2-3 Tbsp.) slivered almonds, toasted
2 Tbsp. chopped ripe olives
Instructions
- Mix everything.
- Chill.
- Serve with chips.
Notes
- If you want to make a ball or log, then don’t mix in the almonds. Instead, make your cheese ball or log and then roll it in the almonds.
- To toast your almonds, lay them on foil or a pan and heat in a 400° oven until brown. Watch carefully.
Homemade Herb Dip Recipe
This rich and creamy Homemade Herb Dip Recipe tastes like the gourmet party dips sold in specialty shops at a fraction of the price! Be sure to use dried herbs—not powdered seasoning—for the best texture and flavor. Perfect for holidays, parties, and make-ahead snacking.
Ingredients
1 clove garlic, crushed or or ½ tsp. garlic powder (to taste)
2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon each dried basil, dill weed, marjoram, thyme, and black pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, butter, garlic, and all dried herbs.
- Mix with a hand mixer or beat vigorously by hand until smooth, creamy, and fully combined.
- Serve immediately, or transfer to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate.
Storage:
- Refrigerate up to 1 week.
- Freeze up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Here’s a recipe for you fruit lovers! It’s a great recipe to make to use all of those fruit plate Christmas leftovers!
PrintThe Best Sour Cream Fruit Dip Recipe
Ingredients
Cinnamon Sour Cream Fruit Dip
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tsp. sugar
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
Dash of nutmeg
Instructions
- Mix ingredients.
- Serve with fresh fruit.
Notes
You can use this as a fruit salad dressing. too. If used as a dressing, then you can use canned fruit and garnish with coconut and/or toasted chopped almonds or nuts.
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