Dinner out of leftovers

Easter is approaching and after two weeks of leftovers, you get sick of eating ham sandwiches and lumpy mashed potatoes. There are so many ways to jazz up your Easter leftovers so that your family will be coming back for more.  

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Directions

• Divide ham among eight muffin cups coated with cooking spray; top with cheese. In a large bowl, beat eggs and whites. Beat in the chives, milk, salt and pepper. Pour over cheese, filling each muffin cup three-fourths full.
• Bake at 375° for 22-25 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Carefully run a knife around edges to loosen; remove from pan. Serve warm. Yield: 8 frittatas.

 Chicken Cordon Bleu Bake Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 packages (6 ounces each) reduced-sodium stuffing mix
• 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
• 1 cup milk
• 8 cups cubed cooked chicken
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3/4 pound sliced deli ham, cut into 1-inch strips
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
• 3 cups (12 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

• Prepare stuffing mixes according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine soup and milk; set aside.
• Divide chicken between two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Sprinkle with pepper. Layer with ham, Swiss cheese, 1 cup cheddar cheese, soup mixture and stuffing. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese.
• Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Cover and bake the remaining casserole at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
• To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through and cheese is melted. Yield: 2 casseroles (6 servings each).

Ingredients

• 1/4 pound cubed fully cooked ham
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded fat-free cheddar cheese
• 6 eggs
• 4 egg whites
• 3 tablespoons minced chives
• 2 tablespoons fat-free milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

 

Mini Ham 'n' Cheese Frittatas Recipe