Simple Christmas Leftover Wrap

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This wrap brings new life to Christmas leftovers by combining turkey, stuffing, roast potatoes, and vegetables inside warm flour tortillas. With a spread of mayo or cranberry sauce and fresh greens, it creates a balanced and portable meal. The simplicity of warming the wrap and layering colorful ingredients makes it ideal for easy lunches or snacks. Customizable with different meats or plant-based spreads, it embraces versatility and festive flavors with minimal prep time.

Updated on Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:41:00 GMT
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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 saved many lunches with minimal effort and maximum flavor.

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.
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This wrap is a family favorite for using festive leftovers and enjoying them anew.

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.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

Calories: 370 Total Fat: 10 g Carbohydrates: 47 g Protein: 20 g

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Enjoy this simple wrap as a tasty way to give your Christmas leftovers a second life.

Recipe FAQ

What types of leftovers work best in these wraps?

Leftover roast turkey or chicken pairs well with stuffing, potatoes, and cooked vegetables to create a flavorful combination.

Can these wraps be made vegetarian?

Yes, substitute turkey with vegetarian roast and use hummus or vegan mayo for the spread to keep it plant-based.

How should the wraps be warmed before assembling?

Warm tortillas briefly in a dry pan for about 30 seconds per side or microwave for 10 seconds until flexible.

What fresh elements add texture to the wrap?

Adding spinach or lettuce provides freshness and a crisp contrast to the warm fillings.

Is it better to eat the wrap immediately or later?

While best served warm and fresh, these wraps can be wrapped in foil and enjoyed cold as a convenient meal or snack.

Simple Christmas Leftover Wrap

A quick, festive wrap using Christmas dinner leftovers, perfect for next-day meals or snacks.

Prep duration
10 min
Cook duration
5 min
Complete duration
15 min
Created by Jordan Miller


Complexity Easy

Heritage British

Output 2 Portions

Nutritional considerations None specified

Components

Wrap & Base

01 2 large flour tortillas
02 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or cranberry sauce

Christmas Leftovers

01 3.5 ounces roast turkey or chicken, sliced
02 1.75 ounces cooked stuffing, crumbled
03 1.75 ounces roast potatoes, sliced or chopped
04 1 ounce cooked mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, Brussels sprouts), chopped
05 2 tablespoons gravy (optional)

Fresh Additions

01 1 small handful fresh spinach or lettuce leaves
02 Salt and black pepper, to taste

Method

Phase 01

Warm tortillas: Heat the tortillas in a dry frying pan for 30 seconds each side, or microwave for 10 seconds until pliable.

Phase 02

Spread base sauce: Evenly spread mayonnaise or cranberry sauce over each tortilla, leaving a 0.8-inch border around the edges.

Phase 03

Assemble fillings: Layer fresh spinach or lettuce followed by turkey or chicken, crumbled stuffing, roast potatoes, and chopped vegetables on each tortilla.

Phase 04

Add gravy and seasoning: Drizzle gravy over the fillings if desired, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Phase 05

Roll wraps: Fold in the sides of the tortillas, roll tightly from the bottom up, then slice each wrap in half.

Phase 06

Serve or store: Serve immediately or wrap in foil for an easy grab-and-go meal later.

Necessary tools

  • Chopping board
  • Knife
  • Frying pan or microwave
  • Spoon

Allergy details

Review each component for potential allergens and seek professional medical guidance if you're uncertain.
  • Contains gluten (tortillas, stuffing), egg (mayonnaise), and possibly dairy (gravy, cheese if added). Verify all leftovers for allergens and cross-contamination risk.

Nutrient breakdown (each portion)

These figures are approximate and shouldn't replace professional health advice.
  • Energy: 370
  • Fats: 10 g
  • Carbohydrates: 47 g
  • Proteins: 20 g