How to use up a lot of leftovers after Easter
21.04.2025
After Easter, there is usually a lot of food left over – ham, eggs, walnut strudel, horseradish, bread… Instead of letting it sit for too long or even throwing it away, you can use it in a super creative way in new dishes!
How to use leftovers usefully and deliciously:
🥚 Eggs
Ideas:
• Egg spread: Chopped hard-boiled eggs with mayonnaise, mustard, garlic or chives – great for bread!
• Salads: Add chopped eggs to mixed salads or potato salad.
• Stuffed eggs: Cut in half, mix the yolk with tuna, mayonnaise or avocado, fill and decorate.
🐷 Ham
Ideas:
• Quiche or frittata: Ham, eggs, cheese and vegetables in the oven – a warm breakfast or dinner.
• Sandwiches or toast: Add cheese, a little mustard, arugula or pickles.
• Pasta or risotto: Ham cubes in a cream sauce or with mushrooms.
🍞 Walnut strudel
Ideas:
• French toast: Slices of walnut strudel soaked in milk and egg, fried in a pan – a sweet breakfast!
• Sweet pudding: Walnut strudel as a base for baked bread pudding with vanilla cream or fruit.
🌱 Horseradish
Ideas:
• Horseradish sauce: Mix with sour cream, mayonnaise or Greek yogurt – great with meat.
• Spicy spread: Add it to cheese or meat spread for a little hot flavor.
🥖 Leftover bread
Ideas:
• Bread dumplings or narastek: With egg, milk and spices.
• Homemade croutons or breadcrumbs: Toast in the oven and use for soups or salads.
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