11 ways to use up Easter leftovers
After Easter Sunday, the fridge is often full of possibilities. Surplus roast lamb, a medley of cooked veg and the inevitable stash of Easter egg leftovers can all be put to good use. Our Easter leftover recipes turn these odds and ends into crowd pleasers, including the ultimate leftovers sandwich, a comforting roast dinner ragù and an easy chocolate tiffin.
Easter roast leftover recipe ideas
Don’t let anything go to waste with our Easter leftover recipes. You’ll find plenty of ideas for using up cooked meat, along with simple ways to give leftover veg sides a fresh new lease of life.
Easter meat leftover recipes
1. Make the ultimate lamb leftover sandwich
A leftovers sandwich to rival your Boxing Day doorstep. Lamb doused in date and tamarind sauce, stuffed into soft focaccia with herby labneh, baba ganoush and crispy fried onions.
2. Whip up Turkish-style flatbreads
This supper couldn’t be simpler: pile goodies from the fridge onto a ready-made pizza base, add herbs and spices, then cook until golden.
3. Throw together an odds-and-ends one-pot
Orzo makes a brilliant base for a scavenger supper, pairing well with veg, herbs and cheese that may already be in the fridge.
4. Raid your fridge for a roast dinner ragù
Easter leftovers might not make you think pasta, but trust us, this deliciously rich ragù really works. It’s also great over buttery polenta, mash or a jacket potato.
5. Love your leftover ham
Swap lamb for ham this Easter and enjoy a centrepiece that is kinder to both purse and planet. Then let the fun begin with golden tarts, oozy toasties and silky pastas, all ready to give those savoury slices a brilliant second act.
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Leftover potatoes recipes
Leftover potato recipes
6. Mash made in heaven
Don't bin Stilton rind, it's actually edible! It melts beautifully into Elly Curshen's colcannon.
7. Hash it out
This Swedish-style hash is inspired by the traditional dish pytt I panna, which translates as 'small pieces in a pan'. A poached egg on top is always a good addition.
8. Roast potato parathas
Parathas are traditionally used for scooping up curries. Chetna Makan uses leftover roasties to fill up hers.
Easter egg leftover recipes
Easter egg leftover recipes
It’s a hotly debated topic but is leftover chocolate really a thing? If you find yourself with a few pieces still lurking, try these leftover chocolate recipes and Easter egg recipes for fun, feel-good desserts that make the most of every last bite.
9. Dollop boozy chocolate cream on desserts
Too many chocolate bunnies hanging around? Magic them into this indulgent sauce, then pour it over (almost) everything. We love it on meringues. Leave out the alcohol if you prefer.
10. Create a hot cross brownie hybrid
Got a couple of hot cross buns lingering in the cupboard? Fold them into a deeply chocolatey brownie mixture - who could ask for a better Easter treat?
11. Layer up love
Tiffin is a fuss-free, yet satisfying, treat. Martha Collison's version is a colourful expression of Easter and a great way to use up any leftover chocolate.
Want more inspiration?
Find even more recipes for seasonal leftovers, including soups, tagines, curries, bakes and puds.