Four Ways to Turn Your Christmas Dinner Leftovers into a Delicious Feast

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Melt in the Mouth: Turkey Melt

If you have leftover bread sauce, turn your usual festive leftover sandwich into a mouthwatering turkey melt. Start by lightly toasting two slices of bread. Add turkey meat and grate some Cathedral City cheddar on top. Grill until the cheese is melted. For an extra treat, add leftover cranberry sauce to the filling. Get the cheddar cheese for just £3 at Morrisons.

Say Cheese: Turkey Mac 'n' Cheese

Looking for a simple budget family dinner? Try making turkey mac 'n' cheese using your Christmas dinner leftovers. Pick up a pack of macaroni for 75p, four pints of milk for £1.45, and a block of cheddar cheese for £3, all from Asda. Simmer just over half the milk in a saucepan, then add the pasta and cook for ten minutes. Take it off the heat and stir in the grated cheddar and any leftover turkey.

Soup-erb Snack: Homemade Turkey Stock

Don't let anything go to waste! Strip the turkey carcass of all cooked meat and add the bones to a large pan. Throw in your leftover potato and carrot peel, along with some dried herbs. Cover the bones with cold water and bring to a boil. Skim off any foamy residue, then reduce the heat and simmer for three hours. The stock can be used as a base for soups or gravy. Once cooled, you can chill or freeze it for later.

The Pie's the Limit: Turkey Pot Pie

Make an amazing pot pie using all your leftover Christmas dinner ingredients. Preheat the oven and add spare vegetables to a saucepan on low heat. Pour in homemade turkey stock or chicken stock for just 65p per pack. Add a cup of cream for 99p, both from Aldi. Simmer until thickened, then mix in leftover turkey meat, gammon, cranberries, or any other leftovers you have. Season and transfer to an ovenproof dish. Top with puff pastry and cook for 30 minutes. Serve and enjoy!