24 Creative ways To Use Leftovers (that you've probably never thought of!)

Last Updated on May 28, 2020

14. Thanksgiving Dinner Casserole

If you've had your fill of turkey sandwiches the day after Thanksgiving, consider throwing all of your leftovers (turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and green beans) together into a tasty casserole instead! I love to eat my food mixed all together, so this recipe is definitely for me.

#14. Turn Thanksgiving leftovers into a yummy casserole! | 24 Creative Ways To Use Leftovers — Source: Mess for Less

15. Leftover Steak Sandwiches

I've never been a fan of leftover steak, so it usually gets tossed, but I do like the idea of using it in a sandwich! Just toss in a few grilled onions, melted cheese, and bbq sauce, and you have an entirely different meal altogether.

#15. Use leftover steak for sandwiches the next day! | 24 Creative Ways To Use Leftovers — Source: Cravings of a Lunatic

16. Leftover Chicken BBQ Sandwiches

Grilled chicken is a staple in my house, and there always seems to be leftovers. Chop it up, smother it in bbq sauce, and top it with cheese to make a scrumptious bbq sandwich for lunch the next day! It is also good leftover sliced up on your favorite salad.

#16. Use leftover grilled chicken to make easy baked bbq sandwiches the next day! | 24 Creative Ways To Use Leftovers — Source: Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom

17. Cake Balls from Leftover Cake

I love a good slice of cake on special occasions, but I DON'T like leftover cake sitting on my kitchen counter for a week, tempting me every time I'm in the kitchen. Instead, make these easy cake balls and give them away to your neighbors and friends! It's so easy, and they make for adorable little gifts if you package them up in a little box.

#17. Use leftover cake to make easy cake balls! | 24 Creative Ways To Use Leftovers — Source: Persia Lou

18. Leftover Thanksgiving Dinner Soup

Throw your Thanksgiving leftovers (along with a few other ingredients) into the slow cooker and enjoy this delicious turkey & mashed potato chowder the next day! I love turning Thanksgiving dinner into something other than a boring turkey sandwich, don't you?

#18. Turn leftover Thanksgiving dinner into a slow-cooker chowder! | 24 Creative Ways To Use Leftovers — Source: Baked By Rachel

19. Leftover Rice Patties

There is always leftover rice! It's worse than pasta– you make enough to feed your entire neighborhood. Throw some eggs, chopped veggies, and cheese into the mix to make tasty rice patties the next day! I could just eat these alone as a meal, but they would also be wonderful as a side dish served with grilled chicken or steak.