This week’s meals make the most of Easter leftovers so you can take a break! Chopped Ham Salad, Southern Salmon Patties and smart side dishes creatively use what you already have to make simple meals everybody will eat up. Plus, don’t forget about breakfast, snack and dessert ideas to keep everyone happy.
This Week’s Secret To Success
Nobody really feels up to cooking the week after a holiday, but for some reason everybody still wants to eat! That’s why making the most of Easter leftovers to create simple, delicious, satisfying meals is really the only way to go.
- Start this week off with a simple chopped ham salad using that leftover ham. It can be served on sandwiches, crackers, wraps or a bed of lettuce.
- It has loads of flavor and texture your family will love. We’re not talking a ham spread here, but everything you love about a ham sandwich in one simple recipe.
- Menu 1 also uses any leftover deviled eggs or hard boiled eggs to round out the meal.
- Ham & Swiss Quiche uses that last bit of leftover ham for breakfast.
- If you’re not up for making salmon patties this week, sub the quiche in for meal #2.
Pro Tip Short Cuts
- Have more leftover eggs than ham? Make Ultimate Farmhouse Egg Salad instead of the ham salad.
- Instead of making hash brown casserole and macaroni & cheese as side dishes, use any leftover side dishes you may have or make convenient Crock Pot Black Eye Peas & Ham (more leftover ham) as a side dish substitute for one or both meals.
- Take a post holiday break from the desserts, and tuck away the Coconut Lime Bars recipe for a shower or potluck later.
Menu 1- Chopped Ham Salad
This zippy chopped ham salad will have your family looking forward to leftover ham! Not your average sandwich spread, this chunky salad makes for a perfect appetizer with crackers or a delicious sandwich on your favorite bread. Never wonder about how to make the best ham salad again! Pair it with hash brown casserole (that can be prepped ahead of time) and any leftover deviled eggs for a convenient. and easy "after Easter" meal.
Menu 2- Easy Southern Salmon Patties
Making THE BEST Southern Salmon Patties couldn’t be easier with this simple recipe for crispy, golden salmon croquettes. Whether you prefer southern fried, baked or air fried, this recipe has instructions for it all, plus loads of flavor and all your best family memories wrapped up in a classic done right! Pair them with Ultimate Pepper Jack Mac n Cheese and Apple Broccoli Slaw with Brussel Sprouts for a truly delicious meal.
Dessert This Week
Creamy Toasted Coconut Lime Bars are like little key lime pies as a fun dessert bar! Tart and tangy lime, sweet shredded coconut and a buttery shortbread crust with macadamia nuts and lime zest make this tropical delight the perfect treat for cookouts, bridal and baby showers and your favorite holidays.
Making Breakfast Easy
Perfect for using leftover ham, this Ham & Swiss Quiche has a super common secret ingredient that makes for a creamy, silky quiche every time! Make it for brunch or as a side dish with soup & salad as an easy dinner.
Here’s What We’re Snacking On
This easy recipe for Avocado Strawberry Salsa is both sweet & just a little spicy. It is a sunny bowl of ripe strawberries, red onions, light cilantro, smooth avocado, with a pinch of jalapeno heat. Perfect as an appetizer/dip, on grilled chicken or pork, even on fish tacos, your friends and family are going to love this fresh & zippy little fruit salsa.
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