Christmas Leftovers Toasted Bread Bowl

Name: Christmas Leftovers Toasted Bread Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 round or oval bread loaf (Note 1); 300 g / 10 oz ham, turkey and other cooked meat slices; 1 cup roughly chopped antipasto things (olives, sun dried tomato, chargrilled peppers, artichokes, feta etc); 4 - 6 slices cheese of choice (I used Swiss in the video); 3 big handfuls baby spinach (~75g / 2.5oz); Garlic Butter:; 50 g / 3 tbsp salted butter , melted; 1 garlic clove , minced

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

30m

Total Time

45m

This Christmas Leftovers Toasted Bread Bowl recipe transforms leftover holiday ham, turkey, and antipasto into a delicious, cheesy bread bowl. Stuffed with spinach and topped with melted garlic butter, it's a hearty and satisfying way to enjoy the last of your holiday feast.

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Ingredients

Servings: 4

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1 round or oval bread loaf (Note 1)

300 g / 10 oz ham, turkey and other cooked meat slices

1 cup roughly chopped antipasto things (olives, sun dried tomato, chargrilled peppers, artichokes, feta etc)

4 - 6 slices cheese of choice (I used Swiss in the video)

3 big handfuls baby spinach (~75g / 2.5oz)

Garlic Butter

50 g / 3 tbsp salted butter , melted

1 garlic clove , minced

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Notes

1. Bread - any type of bread will work just fine but artisan style breads like sourdough, ciabatta and similar work best because they will hold together better and get a better crust so it's easier to hold and eat.

2. Make ahead - I've made this several times using deli cold cuts to take on flights! It puts aeroplane food to shame 🙂 Make it the day before, and bake. Wrap it up with foil again while warm, let cool then refrigerate. The flavours meld overnight and makes it even more amazing so you don't miss the melty cheese (promise). Consume at room temp for best experience!

3. Leftover Bread - Use it to make Italian meatballs! I use fresh chopped bread to make most of my Meatball recipes - it's the secret to extra soft and juicy meatballs!

4. Filling Ideas - see above the video in post for an extensive list of ideas. Think beyond the obvious - this can be made with almost ANY leftovers!

Nutrition Facts

Calories

587kcal

29%
Fat

32g

1%
Saturated Fat

14g

0%
Carbohydrates

33g

1%
Fiber

4g

0%
Sugar

2g

0%
Protein

40g

2%
Cholesterol

105mg

5%
Sodium

1,310mg

65%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.