29 Recipes That’ll Use Up Those Leftovers
Leftovers. We’ve all been there. Staring into the fridge, wondering what culinary magic we can conjure from the remnants of last night’s feast. Fear not, fellow food adventurers! Those odds and ends aren’t destined for the bin. They’re the key to unlocking a whole new world of delicious possibilities.
Say goodbye to food waste and hello to creative cooking! We’ve compiled 29 fantastic recipes guaranteed to transform your leftovers into crave-worthy meals. Get ready to rediscover the delicious potential lurking in your refrigerator!
Leftover Roast Chicken Salad Recipe
Shredded roast chicken doesn’t have to be boring! Mix it with grapes, celery, walnuts, and a creamy mayo dressing for a satisfying chicken salad. Perfect for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or crackers.
Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes Recipe
Transform that creamy mountain of mashed potatoes into golden-brown pancakes! Add flour, egg, and seasonings, then fry them up for a delicious breakfast or side dish.
Leftover Steak Fajitas Recipe
Slice up leftover steak and sizzle it with bell peppers and onions for mouthwatering fajitas! Serve with warm tortillas, salsa, guacamole, and all your favorite toppings.
Leftover Rice Pudding Recipe
Sweeten up leftover rice with milk, sugar, cinnamon, and a touch of vanilla for a comforting rice pudding. Add raisins or other dried fruit for extra flavor.
Leftover Ham and Cheese Quiche Recipe
Dice leftover ham and combine it with cheese, eggs, and cream for a savory quiche. Bake it in a pie crust for a brunch-worthy masterpiece.
Leftover Chili Mac Recipe
Stir leftover chili into cooked macaroni and top with cheese for a comforting and hearty chili mac. It’s a quick and easy way to reinvent two classics!
Leftover Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe
Turn leftover turkey into a creamy, cheesy, and delicious tetrazzini! Combine it with pasta, mushrooms, and a decadent sauce for a comforting casserole.
Leftover Roasted Vegetable Frittata Recipe
Whisk eggs with your favorite roasted vegetables and bake them in a skillet for a vibrant and flavorful frittata. It’s a great way to start the day!
Leftover Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe
Pile leftover pulled pork onto slider buns and top with coleslaw for irresistible mini sandwiches. Perfect for game day or a quick and easy dinner.
Leftover Stuffing Muffins Recipe
Transform leftover stuffing into savory muffins! Add an egg and bake them in a muffin tin for a fun and flavorful snack or side dish.
Leftover Pizza Frittata Recipe
Chop up that leftover pizza and combine it with whisked eggs to create a quick and easy pizza frittata. Great for breakfast or a late night snack.
Leftover Salmon Cakes Recipe
Flake leftover salmon and mix it with breadcrumbs, egg, and seasonings to create delicious salmon cakes. Fry them up until golden brown and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Leftover Brisket Tacos Recipe
Shred leftover brisket and warm it through with taco seasoning. Add it to warm tortillas with your favourite toppings to make some mouthwatering tacos.
Leftover Cornbread Salad Recipe
Crumble up the cornbread and combine it with veggies, dressing, bacon bits, and cheese for a unique twist on a salad. Serve it as a side dish or a light lunch.
Leftover Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
Turn that leftover roast into a shepherd’s pie! Top with leftover mashed potatoes for a quick and easy dish.
Leftover Prime Rib Stroganoff Recipe
Slice leftover prime rib thinly and create a creamy stroganoff. Serve over noodles or rice.
Leftover Lasagna Soup Recipe
Chop up the lasagna and add it to a broth. Add some spices to create a hearty soup.
Leftover Cranberry Sauce Brie Bites Recipe
Top brie with cranberry sauce. Bake till brie is melted and serve with crackers!
Leftover Mac and Cheese Waffles Recipe
Mix an egg and seasoning into the mac and cheese. Cook on a waffle iron for a fun twist on a classic
Leftover Green Bean Casserole Croquettes Recipe
Mix your green bean casserole with egg, and flour. Fry up to make a bite-sized appetizer.
Leftover Jambalaya Fritters Recipe
Mix your jambalaya with egg, and flour. Fry up to make a bite-sized appetizer.
Leftover Potato Salad Deviled Eggs Recipe
Mix your leftover potato salad with yolk mixture for deviled eggs, for an extra kick.
Leftover Paella Arancini Recipe
Form leftover paella into balls, bread and fry. Great appetizer!
Leftover Taco Meat Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Use your leftover taco meat to stuff peppers. Top with cheese and bake
Leftover Spaghetti Carbonara Fritatta Recipe
Combine the spaghetti carbonara with whisked eggs to create a quick and easy frittata.
Leftover Pot Roast Grilled Cheese Recipe
Add leftover pot roast to a grilled cheese. Serve with the pot roast gravy.
Leftover Chicken Noodle Soup Pot Pie Recipe
Top chicken noodle soup with pie crust, and bake for a pot pie!
Leftover Pad Thai Spring Rolls Recipe
Wrap your leftover Pad Thai in rice paper and enjoy as a Spring Roll!
Leftover Baked Ziti Garlic Knots Recipe
Wrap pizza dough around your baked ziti and make garlic knots!
