I do a lot of cooking in bulk, especially now that we have five adult appetites to satisfy. It's nothing for me to boil up a ten pound bag of potatoes to mash. I might cook three or four whole chickens at a time.
The first day we have roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, and veggies. The second day I might make chicken gravy and biscuits. The third day I put together "Leftover Casserole" and freeze whatever remains. This "recipe" is all about making the leftovers seem like a whole new meal.
For a 9x13 pan:
3 cups cooked turkey or chicken, shredded or cubed
2 cups gravy or 2 cans of cream of chicken or celery soup
1 cup cooked carrots, corn, broccoli, or peas
3 cups mashed potatoes or 2 boxes of stuffing prepared
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Mix poultry, soup or gravy, and veggies in the bottom of a 9x13 pan. Mix in cheese if desired. Top with stuffing and/or mashed potatoes. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until heated through completely.
Do you intentionally plan leftovers or utilitize bulk cooking? What's your favorite leftover makeover?
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I like how this one was half & half. ;)
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