5 Family-Friendly Dishes You Can Make with Leftovers

Some fridges have tons of leftovers. It can be rotisserie chicken. Others have leftover beef.

Do not throw out leftovers. Instead, turn them into a new dish. We have some easy recipes that use these ingredients. Our dishes use the most common leftovers.

Leftover Chicken

Chicken Tacos

These tacos are easy to make. It is perfect for lunch. The dish uses rotisserie chicken. You can also add leftover salsa.

For this recipe, you need:

• Shredded chicken

• Taco seasoning

• Tortilla shells

• Lettuce

• Cheese

• Salsa

You can top it with sour cream.

Chicken Alfredo

This dish is great for pasta lovers. It is quick to make. It is also a filling plate.

Ingredients:

• Rotisserie chicken (shredded)

• Cooked pasta

• Alfredo sauce

Toss the chicken with the pasta and the sauce. Sprinkle some cheese for more flavor. Add sauteed broccoli for texture.

Leftover Meat

Beef Stroganoff

Make stroganoff with leftover beef. This dish is perfect for winter. Serve it over egg noodles. It also pairs well with rice.

The recipe needs:

• Leftover roast beef or ground beef

• Cream

• Butter

• Onion

• Garlic

• Mushrooms

• Lemon Juice

• Beef Stock

• Mustard

• Salt and pepper (to taste)

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Pork Fried Rice

Make fried rice using leftover pork and rice. It is a popular Asian recipe. Make it for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients:

• Leftover rice

• Leftover pork

• Mixed vegetables

• Soy sauce

• Beaten eggs

Saute mixed vegetables with rice and pork. For taste, stir in soy sauce and beaten eggs until cooked through. You can pair this dish with dumplings or egg drop soup.

Leftover Seafood

Fish Cake

Wondering what to do with leftover fish? Make a batch of fish cakes. Fry some fish cakes. For this recipe, you need:

• Leftover salmon or tuna (flaked)

• Spring onions

• Lime zest

• Breadcrumbs

Dip the fish cakes in mayonnaise. You can also dip it in Thai sweet chili sauce.

What To Remember When Using Leftovers

Leftovers are safe to eat. However, the ingredients should be stored properly. Store leftovers in sealed containers. Keep them in the fridge.

We recommend using leftovers within three to four days after preparation.

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