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Common leftovers

12 recipes you can make

Cuban Sandwich plated and ready to serve

Cuban Sandwich

Pressed ham, pork and pickle sandwich with melted cheese.

lunch 15m 2

Uses: bread, cheese · 3 extras needed

French Croque Monsieur plated and ready to serve

French Croque Monsieur

Ham and cheese toastie under a blanket of béchamel.

lunch 20m 2

Uses: bread, cheese · 3 extras needed

Cauliflower Cheese Bake plated and ready to serve

Cauliflower Cheese Bake

Leftover cauliflower baked under a bubbling cheese sauce.

dinner 35m 4

Uses: bread, cheese · 4 extras needed

Cheese and Herb Strata plated and ready to serve

Cheese and Herb Strata

Stale bread and eggs baked into a savoury breakfast pudding.

breakfast 60m 6

Uses: bread, cheese · 4 extras needed

Leftover Turkey and Cranberry Melt plated and ready to serve

Leftover Turkey and Cranberry Melt

The best leftover turkey sandwich: sliced turkey, cranberry sauce and melting cheese pressed between buttered bread until golden.

lunch 12m 2

Uses: bread, turkey · 5 extras needed

Chicken Quesadilla plated and ready to serve

Chicken Quesadilla

Leftover chicken and cheese in a crispy tortilla.

lunch 10m 1

Uses: cheese · 2 extras needed

Australian Sausage Roll Bake plated and ready to serve

Australian Sausage Roll Bake

Puff pastry rolls packed with leftover sausage meat.

snack 40m 6

Uses: bread · 3 extras needed

French Pain Perdu plated and ready to serve

French Pain Perdu

Literally lost bread, rescued as custardy French toast.

dessert 15m 2

Uses: bread · 3 extras needed

Indian Bread Halwa plated and ready to serve

Indian Bread Halwa

Rich, fragrant pudding made from leftover bread.

dessert 25m 4

Uses: bread · 3 extras needed

Leftover Pasta Bake plated and ready to serve

Leftover Pasta Bake

Turn last night's pasta into a cheesy baked casserole.

dinner 25m 4

Uses: cheese · 3 extras needed

Mexican Chilaquiles Verdes plated and ready to serve

Mexican Chilaquiles Verdes

Tortilla chips simmered in salsa until just softened.

breakfast 15m 2

Uses: cheese · 3 extras needed

Veggie Frittata plated and ready to serve

Veggie Frittata

Use up leftover vegetables with eggs in a baked frittata.

breakfast 30m 4

Uses: cheese · 3 extras needed

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