Save A festive, quick wrap that transforms Christmas dinner leftovers into a delicious, portable meal. Perfect for next-day lunches or easy snacks.
This wrap hack has made our holiday leftovers exciting and hassle free for many seasons now.
Ingredients
- Wrap & Base: 2 large flour tortillas (or whole wheat wraps), 2 tbsp mayonnaise or cranberry sauce
- Christmas Leftovers: 100 g roast turkey or chicken sliced, 50 g cooked stuffing crumbled, 50 g roast potatoes sliced or chopped, 30 g cooked vegetables (e.g. carrots peas Brussels sprouts) chopped, 2 tbsp gravy (optional for drizzling)
- Fresh Additions: 1 small handful fresh spinach or lettuce leaves, Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Warm the tortillas in a dry pan for 30 seconds on each side or microwave for 10 seconds until pliable.
- Step 2:
- Spread mayonnaise or cranberry sauce over each tortilla leaving a 2 cm border.
- Step 3:
- Layer spinach or lettuce then add turkey/chicken stuffing roast potatoes and vegetables.
- Step 4:
- Drizzle with gravy if using and season with salt and pepper.
- Step 5:
- Fold in the sides roll up tightly from the bottom and slice in half.
- Step 6:
- Serve immediately or wrap in foil for later.
Save Our family loves gathering around with these wraps the day after Christmas sharing stories and second helpings.
Notes
Swap turkey for ham beef or a vegetarian roast. Use hummus or vegan mayo for a plant-based version. Add cheese pickles or fresh herbs for extra flavor. Best served warm but also great cold for packed lunches.
Required Tools
Chopping board Knife Frying pan or microwave (for warming wraps) Spoon
Allergen Information
Contains gluten (tortillas stuffing) egg (mayonnaise) and possibly dairy (gravy cheese if added). Check all leftovers for allergens and cross-contamination.
Save This leftover wrap hack turns leftovers into a meal you look forward to in just minutes.
Kitchen Guide
- → How do I warm tortillas for best results?
Briefly warm tortillas in a dry pan for 30 seconds on each side or microwave for 10 seconds until soft and pliable.
- → Can I substitute turkey with other proteins?
Yes, ham, beef, or vegetarian roasts work well as alternatives for the main filling.
- → What sauces enhance the wrap’s flavor?
Mayonnaise or cranberry sauce provides a creamy or tangy base that complements the leftovers beautifully.
- → Is it better served warm or cold?
It’s delicious served warm straight away but also works great cold, perfect for packed lunches.
- → Can I add more fresh ingredients?
Adding fresh spinach, lettuce, cheese, pickles, or herbs boosts flavor and texture for variety.