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    Ideas for Easter leftovers

    Find delicious ways to make your Easter treats last longer. Discover ideas for chocolate, and learn how to use up any leftover hot cross buns. Plus, find tasty ways to stretch your Easter Sunday feast.

    Leftover hot cross buns recipes

    25 recipes
    Hot-cross-bun cheese toasties
    Hot-cross-bun cheese toasties
    Hot-cross-bun cheese toasties
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Hot-cross-bun Latte
    Hot-cross-bun Latte
    Hot-cross-bun Latte
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Gluten-free Hot-cross-bun French Toast
    Gluten-free Hot-cross-bun French Toast
    Gluten-free Hot-cross-bun French Toast
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Berry & Cream Hot Cross Muffins
    Berry & Cream Hot Cross Muffins
    Berry & Cream Hot Cross Muffins
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    French-toast Hot-cross-bun Bites
    French-toast Hot-Cross-Bun Bites
    French-toast Hot-cross-bun Bites
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Air-fryer Stuffed Pork & Apple Hot Cross Buns
    Air-fryer Stuffed Pork & Apple Hot Cross Buns
    Air-fryer Stuffed Pork & Apple Hot Cross Buns
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Fairy-bread Balls
    Fairy-bread Bliss Balls
    Fairy-bread Balls
    preparation time is 1 hour 20 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Bunny Hot-cross-bun Trifles
    Bunny Hot-cross-bun Trifles
    Bunny Hot-cross-bun Trifles
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Hot-cross-bun S'mores
    Hot-cross-bun S'mores
    Hot-cross-bun S'mores
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Hot-cross-bun Mug Cake
    Hot-cross-bun Mug Cake
    Hot-cross-bun Mug Cake
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Air-fryer Hot-cross-bun Ice-cream Balls
    Air-fryer Hot-cross-bun Ice-cream Balls
    Air-fryer Hot-cross-bun Ice-cream Balls
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Hot Cross Bun & Salted Caramel Bombe Alaska
    Hot Cross Bun & Salted Caramel Bombe Alaska
    Hot Cross Bun & Salted Caramel Bombe Alaska
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Caramilk Hot-cross-bun Churros
    Caramilk Hot Cross Bun Churros
    Caramilk Hot-cross-bun Churros
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Hot Cross Bun-misu
    Hot Cross Bun-misu
    Hot Cross Bun-misu
    preparation time is 30 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Hot-cross-bun Pork Schnitzels
    Hot Cross Bun Pork Schnitzels
    Hot-cross-bun Pork Schnitzels
    preparation time is 25 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Hot-cross-bun French Toast
    Hot Cross Bun French Toast
    Hot-cross-bun French Toast
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Easter Eggs With Hot Cross Bun Dippers
    Easter Eggs With Hot Cross Bun Dippers
    Easter Eggs With Hot Cross Bun Dippers
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Toasted Hot Cross Bun Cheese Board Crackers
    Toasted Hot Cross Bun Cheese Board Crackers
    Toasted Hot Cross Bun Cheese Board Crackers
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Caprese Salad with Hot Cross Bun Croutons
    Caprese Salad With Hot Cross Bun Croutons
    Caprese Salad with Hot Cross Bun Croutons
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Maple Bacon Hot Cross Bun Sambos
    Maple Bacon Hot Cross Bun Sambos
    Maple Bacon Hot Cross Bun Sambos
    preparation time is 2 minutes
    Cook time is 8 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Hot Cross Bun Pull-Apart Pizza
    Hot Cross Bun Pull-Apart Pizza
    Hot Cross Bun Pull-Apart Pizza
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 6 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Fairy Bread BBQ Hot Cross Bun
    Fairy Bread BBQ Hot Cross Bun
    Fairy Bread BBQ Hot Cross Bun
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 12 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Tim Tam Slam BBQ Hot Cross Bun
    Tim Tam Slam BBQ Hot Cross Bun
    Tim Tam Slam BBQ Hot Cross Bun
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 4 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Hot Cross Buns with Double Cream And Berries
    Hot Cross Buns with Double Cream And Berries
    Hot Cross Buns with Double Cream And Berries
    preparation time is 3 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4

    Leftover Easter egg recipes

    Double-Choc Easter Egg Brookies
    Double-Choc Easter Egg Brookies
    Double-Choc Easter Egg Brookies
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Easter Egg Brownies
    Easter Egg Brownies
    Easter Egg Brownies
    preparation time is 25 minutes
    Cook time is 40 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    White Choc Chip Easter Egg Cookies
    White Choc Chip Easter Egg Cookies
    White Choc Chip Easter Egg Cookies
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Caramel Easter Egg Pudding
    Caramel Easter Egg Pudding
    Caramel Easter Egg Pudding
    preparation time is 25 minutes
    Cook time is 35 minutes
    Difficulty level: 4 out of 4
    Chocolate Easter Egg Cups with Cream and Berries
    Chocolate Easter Egg Cups with Cream and Berries
    Chocolate Easter Egg Cups with Cream and Berries
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Salted Chocolate Easter Egg Sauce
    Salted Chocolate Easter Egg Sauce
    Salted Chocolate Easter Egg Sauce
    preparation time is 2 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Triple Choc Easter Egg Brownies
    Triple Choc Easter Egg Brownies
    Triple Choc Easter Egg Brownies
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 45 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Chocolate Easter Egg Nests
    Chocolate Easter Egg Nests
    Chocolate Easter Egg Nests
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 2 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4

    More leftover inspiration

    Top leftover vegetable recipes

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    Grilled Vegetable Platter with Mint Yoghurt Dressing
    Grilled Vegetable Platter with Mint Yoghurt Dressing
    Grilled Vegetable Platter with Mint Yoghurt Dressing
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Chargrilled Vegetable Pasta Salad
    Chargrilled Vegetable Pasta Salad
    Chargrilled Vegetable Pasta Salad
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Cheat’s Hand Pies
    Cheat’s Hand Pies
    Cheat’s Hand Pies
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 30 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Onion, Pumpkin & Sage Pie
    Onion, Pumpkin & Sage Pie
    Onion, Pumpkin & Sage Pie
    preparation time is 25 minutes
    Cook time is 45 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Roast Pumpkin & Rice Salad
    Roast Pumpkin & Rice Salad
    Roast Pumpkin & Rice Salad
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is 30 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Couscous, Chorizo & Zucchini Salad
    Couscous, Chorizo & Zucchini Salad
    Couscous, Chorizo & Zucchini Salad
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Sausage & Vegetable Toad In The Hole
    Sausage & Vegetable Toad In The Hole
    Sausage & Vegetable Toad In The Hole
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 45 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Roast Vegetable Salad With Maple Vinaigrette
    Roast Vegetable Salad With Maple Vinaigrette
    Roast Vegetable Salad With Maple Vinaigrette
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Roast Vegetable Frittata
    Roast Vegetable Frittata
    Roast Vegetable Frittata
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is 1 hour
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Roast Pumpkin & Lentil Salad With Yoghurt
    Roast Pumpkin & Lentil Salad With Yoghurt
    Roast Pumpkin & Lentil Salad With Yoghurt
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 40 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Leftover Veggie Frittata
    Leftover Veggie Frittata
    Leftover Veggie Frittata
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Spiced Root Vegetable & Feta Pie
    Spiced Root Vegetable & Feta Pie
    Spiced Root Vegetable & Feta Pie
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is 1 hour 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Layered Vegetable Pie
    Layered Vegetable Pie
    Layered Vegetable Pie
    preparation time is 30 minutes
    Cook time is 1 hour 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Baked Squash & Zucchini
    Baked Squash & Zucchini
    Baked Squash & Zucchini
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 35 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Potato Salad With Smoky Dressing
    Potato Salad With Smoky Dressing
    Potato Salad With Smoky Dressing
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Easy Zucchini, Carrot & Kale Frittata
    Easy Zucchini, Carrot & Kale Frittata
    Easy Zucchini, Carrot & Kale Frittata
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Sweet Potato & Chickpeas With Spiced Yoghurt Dressing
    Sweet Potato & Chickpeas With Spiced Yoghurt Dressing
    Sweet Potato & Chickpeas With Spiced Yoghurt Dressing
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 25 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Leftover Turkey and Veggie Pot Pie
    Leftover Turkey and Veggie Pot Pie
    Leftover Turkey and Veggie Pot Pie
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Leftover Salad Greens Pesto
    Leftover Salad Greens Pesto
    Leftover Salad Greens Pesto
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Roasted Sweet Potato, Tomato & Pesto Tart
    Roasted Sweet Potato, Tomato & Pesto Tart
    Roasted Sweet Potato, Tomato & Pesto Tart
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 30 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4

    Ideas for leftover roast

    94 recipes
    Peach & Burrata Salad with Ham Crumble
    Peach & Burrata Salad with Ham Crumble
    Peach & Burrata Salad with Ham Crumble
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Cracker-crumbed Chicken
    Cracker-crumbed Chicken
    Cracker-crumbed Chicken
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Pineapple Chicken Parmigiana
    Pineapple Chicken Parmigiana
    Pineapple Chicken Parmigiana
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is 25 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Spicy Chicken Burgers
    Spicy Chicken Burgers
    Spicy Chicken Burgers
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    One-pan Pesto Risoni
    One-pan Pesto Risoni
    One-pan Pesto Risoni
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Baked Crepes with Christmas Ham, Mushroom, Spinach and Cheese
    Baked Crepes with Christmas Ham, Mushroom, Spinach and Cheese
    Baked Crepes with Christmas Ham, Mushroom, Spinach and Cheese
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Ham, Sriracha & Egg Tostadas
    Ham, Sriracha & Egg Tostadas
    Ham, Sriracha & Egg Tostadas
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Speedy Ham & Spring Onion Risotto
    Speedy Ham & Spring Onion Risotto
    Speedy Ham & Spring Onion Risotto
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 25 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4

    Quick ideas to make with leftovers

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    Air fryer Mac And Cheese Balls
    video
    Air fryer mac and cheese balls
    Air fryer Mac And Cheese Balls
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Vegan Tahini & Banana Peel Bread
    video
    Vegan Tahini & Banana Peel Bread
    Vegan Tahini & Banana Peel Bread
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is 1 hour
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Cheat’s Hand Pies
    video
    Cheat’s Hand Pies
    Cheat’s Hand Pies
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 30 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Air-Fryer Turkey & Stuffing Croquettes
    video
    Air-Fryer Turkey & Stuffing Croquettes
    Air-Fryer Turkey & Stuffing Croquettes
    preparation time is 30 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Vegan Nut Roast Tart With Spinach Pesto
    video
    Vegan Nut Roast Tart With Spinach Pesto
    Vegan Nut Roast Tart With Spinach Pesto
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 40 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Leftover Ham Frittata
    video
    Leftover Ham Frittata
    Leftover Ham Frittata
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 40 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    BBQ Chicken & Slaw
    video
    BBQ Chicken & Slaw
    BBQ Chicken & Slaw
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is 25 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4