32 the best leftover Recipes

olive oil, bacon drippings, diced onion, diced celery, reduced-sodium chicken broth or 4 cups vegetable broth, mashed potatoes, leftover, corn, leftover, cauliflower (in cheese sauce also works great) or 1/4-1/2 cup broccoli, leftover (in cheese sauce also works great), shredded cheddar cheese (sharp is best), sea salt (or kosher salt), white pepper, paprika, bacon, pre-cooked & crumbled (optional but very good addition if you have it leftover from breakfast)

whole wheat tortillas, shredded cooked chicken (from the best shredded chicken (crock pot) or crock pot creamy mexican chicken (aka fiesta chicken)), fresh baby spinach, grated cheddar cheese (& any other kind you like ), enchilada sauce, plain yogurt (a healthier alternative to sour cream), tofu (optional) or 2 cups corn (optional) or 2 cups black beans (optional) or 2 cups cooked zucchini (optional)

leftover cooked pot roast, water, beef bouillon cubes, barbecue sauce, mushrooms, hoagie rolls, mayonnaise

leftover ham , chopped in a food processor, diced celery, minced sweet onion, dijon mustard, hard-boiled eggs, diced, hot pickle relish, drained, good quality mayonnaise

sliced ham, olive oil, balsamic vinegar (or to taste), salt and pepper, good quality fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, sliced, fresh basil leaves

leftover cooked white beans (these are best cooked with a ham hock for flavor), all-purpose flour, enough to bind patties, butter, vegetable oil, mayonnaise, white bread, onion, sliced into rings

steak, sliced in thin strips (or any leftover beef, 1 of the very best we have had was made with leftover smoked tri-tip, the sm), onion, chopped, butter, brown gravy mix, water, sour cream

cranberry walnut bread (bakery style-hearty), raisin bread (bakery style-hearty), white bread (bagged sliced style), leftover hotdog buns (optional), melted butter (more or less can be used), dried cranberries, raisins, chopped pistachios (approx ), white chocolate chips, eggs, milk (2cup half and half light cream), light cream, sugar (i did a white and brown mix), cinnamon (or to taste), vanilla

whole turkey (allow 1 lb per person, adding .5 lb per person for big eaters or if you want leftovers), sugar, kosher salt, cold water, bay leaves , torn into pieces, fresh thyme, head garlic, cloves separated and peeled, allspice berries, crushed, juniper berries , smashed, butter, softened, butter , for basting, fresh ground black pepper, turkey stock (or more )

dried navy beans (white beans), water, onions, chopped, garlic cloves, sliced, stalk celery, chopped (slice the leaves into it too), ham, bone & leftovers, bacon, cut up, salt, pepper, thyme (optional)

mozzarella cheese (i think swiss would also be good), elbow macaroni, butter, olive oil, mushroom, sliced thickly, onion, thinly sliced, garlic, minced, cooked cubed turkey, butter, all-purpose flour, homemade turkey broth (chicken or vegetarian can be substituted), sour cream (not lowfat ), white wine, freshly grated nutmeg, salt, freshly grated black pepper, fresh breadcrumb, melted butter, freshly grated parmesan cheese

lean ground beef (**or leftover roast, chopped ), potatoes, butter, heavy cream, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, carrots, peeled and sliced, frozen peas, thawed, frozen corn kernel, thawed (can use fresh ), minced fresh parsley, seasoned salt & freshly ground black pepper

bacon, diced, baked beans , mostly drained (used bush s . this was modified from the original 2 (16 oz), barbecue sauce (i make my own sweet & spicy bbq sauce, but blues hog was used in the original recipe), pork sausage (the original called for leftover smoked pork or beef, i didn tsp have any bbq leftover so i used this), apple pie filling (chop up the big chunks some), onion, chopped, green pepper, chopped, brown sugar, worcestershire sauce, mustard (prepared ), dried chipotle pepper (or cayenne pepper optional, to taste*), your favorite barbecue rub (blues hog rub was used in the original)

potatoes, cooked, margarine (i always use and it always turns out great!) or 2 -3 tbsp butter, melted (i always use and it always turns out great!), garlic salt, pepper

leftover cooked white beans (these are best cooked with a ham hock for flavor), all-purpose flour, enough to bind patties, butter, vegetable oil, mayonnaise, white bread, onion, sliced into rings

leftover mashed potatoes, onion, egg, flour self rising is best, salt and pepper to taste, cooking oil any kind

leftover cooked brown rice (basmati is best!), frozen mixed berries, maple syrup, handful of slivered almonds, butter, milk or cream, cinnamon, maybe some banana slices, and a touch of vanilla

lean ground beef, ground lean pork (you can use chicken, turkey, veal... just something to broaden the flavour a bit), eggs, grated carrot, white beans, cooked and cold (leftover ), rice, cooked and cold (leftover is best, 1 cup cooked ), mushroom, pureed, fresh spinach (or 1 package frozen and drained ), garlic cloves, minced, chili powder, onion, minced, kosher salt, wheat germ, fresh ground black pepper, ketchup, cider vinegar, brown sugar