They are the mainstays in the grocery store deli department and the best friend to every party platter on the planet. But you don't have to stick to your run-of-the-mill turkey sandwiches when it comes to your favorite cold cuts. Here are 20 great meal ideas you can try.
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Lettuce Wrap with Turkey
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Toss the pita bread to the side and indulge in this healthier meal that uses lettuce leaves as your wrap and around turkey cold cuts. Try the recipe here.
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Salad with Salami
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Who says your muffin tin can only be used for baking sweets? Line each cup with lunch meat to start creating this delicious and innovative meal. Bonus: These bites are low-carb! Try this recipe here.
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Philly Cheesesteak
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You don't have to go to Philadelphia to get this meal. Turn that thinly sliced rib eye from the deli counter into one of the most iconic sandwiches on the planet. There are many version of cheesesteak, but try this one here.
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Beef and Provolone Pinwheels
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Leftover sliced ham? Make it a pizza night and throw this cold cut on some store-bought dough with some pineapple. Try this recipe here.
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Turn this popular side dish into a full-blown meal by stuffing your peppers with cold cuts. Try this recipe here.
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Perfect on a cold day. Buy frozen dough from the grocery store and wrap up some of your favorite cold cuts and vegetables for a warm sandwich the whole household will enjoy. Try this recipe here.
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This omelet is classic with crispy ham, but you can add whatever cold cuts you have on hand for a delicious, protein-rich breakfast. Try the recipe here.
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Steak, ham, turkey, you name it — you can add any thinly sliced meat from the deli counter to make a hearty breakfast bowl. Try this recipe here.
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Ham and Cheese Bites
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A more classic take on those ham-and-cheese quiche bites, these make a great appetizer or addition to a big family meal. Try this recipe here.
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Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus
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Everything's better when it's wrapped in prosciutto, right? And you really can't ever go wrong when you blanket asparagus in this delectable deli meat. Fire up your oven and this recipe here.
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Mini Cucumber Sandwiches
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This low-carb wonder can be fancied up with cheese and spreads — the recipe below uses hummus — bringing life to fresh cucumber and tasty sliced turkey. Try this recipe here.
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A great way to add your leftover diced ham, shredded chicken or sliced turkey to a hearty meal. Try this recipe here.
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Corned Beef and Cabbage
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Cold Cut Roll-Ups
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Simple and delicious, this meat-and-cheese combo can be a quick lunch or a dinner appetizer, and works with whatever cold cuts you have on hand. Bonus: It's gluten-free! Try the recipe here.
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It's like those premade lunchables you find at the grocery store but healthier! Follow this blog for ideas on how to make your cold cuts part of a delicious Paleo-friendly lunch. P.S. This makes for a great office lunch for adults, too!
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Sometimes you have to go with this staple. Put your Italian cold cuts together on a platter! Follow this guide to putting together the perfect platter at home.
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We admit it, sometimes you just need a sandwich! Don't be shy and stick to one cold cut. Pile all the meat on and enjoy! Follow this recipe for piecing together a classic hoagie.