Leftover Surprise Recipe
Turn last night’s leftovers into a mouthwatering meal with this quick and easy Leftover Surprise Recipe! Perfect for busy weeknights, this versatile casserole combines leftover protein, cooked rice or pasta, and assorted veggies into a hearty, cheesy bake. Held together by a savory mixture of eggs, cream, and spices, it’s baked to golden perfection in just 25 minutes. Ideal for reducing food waste, this customizable recipe lets you reinvent your leftovers into a flavorful, comforting dish the whole family will love. Serve it warm for a zero-fuss dinner with maximum flavor and minimal effort! Keywords: leftover casserole recipe, easy budget-friendly meals, reduce food waste recipes, family dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups leftover protein (e.g., chicken, beef, tofu)
- 2 cups cooked rice or pasta
- 2 cups assorted cooked vegetables
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 2 eggs
- 0.5 cup milk or cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil or butter.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the leftover protein, cooked rice or pasta, and assorted cooked vegetables.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk or cream, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Pour the egg mixture over the protein, rice/pasta, and vegetables. Stir well to combine.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden, and the casserole is heated through.
Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm, and enjoy your delicious Leftover Surprise!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2429 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.1 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.3 g | 186% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 910 mg | 303% | |
| Sodium | 4587 mg | 199% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 195.4 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.7 g | ||
| Protein | 215.2 g | 430% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.6 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 1300 mg | 100% | |
| Iron | 18.4 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 3139 mg | 67% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
