Figure out what to do with leftover food using this collection of over 200 delicious recipes. Don’t waste your hard-earned cash by throwing away food. Make something new and yummy with them. You might just find a new family favorite!
Leftover Recipes
I hate throwing food away. It’s such a waste! But finding the perfect leftover recipes can be very tricky.
This is an ever-growing list of recipes that use up leftovers. Do your part to reduce food waste and find a new family favorite!
How to use this recipe collection
First, find the ingredient that you need to find leftover recipes for. We currently have leftover recipes for:
- Meat
- Dinners
- Desserts
- Dairy (coming soon)
- Baking Ingredients (coming soon)
Once you’ve found the right ingredient, click on it to see what to do with the leftovers!
Each of these leftover food recipes will tell you:
- Type of recipe
- Number of ingredients
- How much of the leftovers you will need.
- The complexity of ingredients (aka, whether or not you might need to hit the grocery store first)
- How long it takes to prepare (including cook time)
- Special diet (Keto, Gluten-free, etc)
- Equipment needed. (Instant Pot, Slow Cooker, etc.)
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What to do with leftover food
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Leftover Meat
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How Many Recipes: 26
Types of Recipes:
Appetizers
Side Dishes
Dinners
How Many Recipes: 43
Types of Recipes:
Appetizers
Lunches
Dinners
How Many Recipes: 15
Types of Recipes:
Breakfast
Appetizers
Salad
Lunches
Dinners
How Many Recipes: 22
Types of Recipes:
Breakfast
Appetizers
Salads
Dinners
How Many Recipes: 22
Types of Recipes:
Breakfast
Appetizers
Salads
Dinners
How Many Recipes: 14
Types of Recipes:
Dinners
How Many Recipes: 11
Types of Recipes:
Appetizers
Dinner
How Many Recipes: 20
Types of Recipes:
Appetizers
Breakfasts
Lunches
Dinners
How Many Recipes: 41
Types of Recipes:
Appetizers
Salads
Dinners
How Many Recipes: 17
Types of Recipes:
Appetizers
Salads
Dinners
How Many Recipes: 21
Types of Recipes:
Appetizers
Breakfasts
Dinners
Leftover Dinners
You've cooked an amazing dinner, but now you have extras. What are you going to make with the leftovers?
How Many Recipes: 24
Types of Recipes:
Appetizers
Dinners
How Many Recipes: 25
Types of Recipes:
Appetizers
Dinners
How Many Recipes: 25
Types of Recipes:
Breakfasts
Snack
Side Dishes
Dinners
Dessert
How Many Recipes: 16
Types of Recipes:
Breakfasts
Snack
Dinners
Dessert
How Many Recipes: 24
Types of Recipes:
Breakfasts
Dinners
How Many Recipes: 15
Types of Recipes:
Breakfasts
Appetizers/Snacks
Dinners
How Many Recipes: 39
Types of Recipes:
Breakfasts
Appetizers/Snacks
Salads
Side Dishes
Dinners
Desserts
How Many Recipes: 22
Types of Recipes:
Appetizers
Breakfasts
Dinners
How Many Recipes: 19
Types of Recipes:
Appetizers
Breakfast
Side Dishes
Dinners
Leftover Desserts
Sometimes you have extra fillings or desserts. Transform them into something new!
How Many Recipes: 9
Types of Recipes:
Breakfasts
Desserts
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