I truly do think the leftovers are the best part of any Holiday dinner, and here’s one of my favorite ways to use them. While traditionally made with turkey, Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwiches are great made with either turkey or ham and bacon. More often, I’m seeing them with all three.
Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwiches, ready to top with cheese sauce and go under the broiler.
Easy Ham, Chicken or Turkey Casserole is a simple little casserole that works out well with any cooked or leftover Ham, Chicken or Turkey. This is nothing fancy, just “down home” cooking, and it is a great “learner” dish for a child or teenager. There are also a few upgrades if you’d like to make this a completely or partially from scratch casserole.
Easy Ham, Chicken or Turkey Bake
If there ever was a universal comfort, at least in the Midwest and maybe even the rest of the country, it has got to be Scalloped Potatoes. Rich and creamy, bubbly and hot golden brown deliciousness, pulled right from the oven and placed at the table! I mean c’mon! This is the recipe for Scalloped Potatoes, like the ones your Grandma made.
Scalloped Potatoes Like the ones your Grandma Made
This quick, easy standby is a kid pleaser, for sure, made on the stovetop in minutes, using ingredients you’re likely to have on hand. Especially if you have any leftover or already cooked chicken or turkey. Serve your Updated Chicken a la King over popovers, maybe these easy and fun Popovers in a Muffin Tin and this old farmhouse staple seems fresh and current.
Updated Chicken a la King
If you’re looking for a dynamite casserole, one that practically screams “comfort” and one that’s easy to make, serves a crowd, and comes in at a budget, this is the one: Cheesy Chicken or Turkey Noodle Casserole.
Cheesy Chicken (or Turkey) Casserole