Christmas Ham Leftovers: Chopped Chicken Cordon Bleu Alfredo Angel Hair

This is meal #2 after Christmas Ham dinner...which is also made from the leftovers from the Cordon Bleu recipe.

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1	tsp onion powder
1/8	tsp pepper
1/2	tsp granulated garlic
1	T parsley, freshly chopped
1	tsp corn starch
1	c. milk
1 1/2	c water (cold, divided)
2	T butter
4	oz. spaghetti, angel hair
4	oz. Neufchatel Cheese (reduced fat cream cheese)
2	portions of the Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe. {click here for full recipe}

Directions

Mix dry spices, parsley and cornstarch together in a small bowl. Add to 1/2 C of the cold water and mix well. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, bring the remainder of water and milk and butter to a boil and carefully add the noodles and spice mixture/paste. Reduce heat and let it boil gently for 4-5 minutes.
Add the Neufchatel cheese and let melt in.
Chop up two portions of the Chicken Cordon Bleu and stir in until heated through.
May garnish with parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

Christmas Ham leftovers: Chicken Cordon Bleu

Serves 4, or serves 2 and leftovers for another meal...
This is meal #1 after Christmas ham leftovers arrive...there are a few more after this...stay tuned

Ingredients

2	c broccoli, chopped
4	oz swiss cheese, shredded (about 1 Cup)
4	oz ham (leftover from Christmas dinner or deli ham is great)
16	oz chicken breast (pounded down to 1/4" thickness)

Directions

Place ham on the pounded down breast and sprinkle with swiss cheese. Roll up from small end and secure with toothpicks, if necessary.
Do the same for all four breasts. Arrange in a 9x9 greased baking dish and top with broccoli and any remaining swiss cheese.
Bake on 375 for 35-40 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 for each chicken roll up. Do not overbake, the chicken will be dry and stringy.

Christmas Ham Leftovers: Ham Bone & Lentil Soup

Makes 8 servings
Last meal from Christmas leftover ham!

Ingredients

1	ham bone
1	c lentils, red (rinsed until water runs clear)
1	c split peas, yellow (rinsed until water runs clear)
1 1/2	c quinoa (rinsed until water runs clear)
1/2	c onion, sweet (diced)
1	c hominy
6	c water

Directions

Put all ingredients into crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours. It will thicken up as it cooks. You may also add garlic, celery, carrots, etc. But we keep it simple :) Freezes well!

Christmas Ham Leftovers: Ham & Pineapple Omelet

Meal #3 from Christmas Ham leftovers...super easy! An accidental favorite for breakfast...yum!

Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

2	eggs, whisked
1/4	cup ham (cubed)
1/4	cup pineapple tidbits
1/4	cup cottage cheese
1/4	cup shredded cheddar

Directions

In a well greased pan, throw down the ham or canadian bacon pieces. Immediately pour whisked eggs on top.
In a separate small bowl, combine cottage cheese and pineapple. Set aside.
When egg in pan begins to harden or lifts edges from pan, flip egg over. Immediately put pineapple mixture on half of egg. Sprinkle with cheddar & fold over empty half of egg.
Remove from heat immediately, cover with lid and set for 3-5 minutes or until cheddar is melted.
Enjoy!