Feeling the heat this summer and not in the mood to cook? You’re not alone! We have compiled an array of lazy leftover recipes that are just perfect for those sizzling days when the kitchen feels like a sauna. From refreshing chicken salad to easy birria quesadillas, these meals are designed to repurpose your leftovers into something quick, easy, and satisfying.
Curry Chicken Salad with Leftover Rotisserie Chicken
Use leftover rotisserie chicken to make an incredibly easy curry chicken salad recipe loaded with apples, dried mango, cashews, and fresh mint!
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Cheeseburger Salad
Indulge in the deliciousness of a low-carb cheeseburger salad with juicy grilled burgers, crisp veggies, and a keto thousand island dressing.
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Smoked Chicken Chilaquiles
Try this delicious recipe that uses leftover chicken for savory & amazing chicken chilaquiles at home. The perfect breakfast meal!
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Leftover Smoked Turkey Sandwich
Use up your leftover smoked turkey for this easy shredded bbq turkey sandwich recipe dripping with barbecue sauce and topped with cheese!
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BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese
BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese recipe for a triple cheese blend of creamy macaroni with shredded chicken all made in the instant pot!
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Smoked Pit Beef Sandwich
A hearty pit beef sandwich recipe you can make at home with thin shaved beef, a creamy horseradish gorgonzola sauce, and thin shaved onions.
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BBQ Rib Hash
This hearty potato hash is ready in 35 minutes and made with leftover rib meat! With toast and eggs is a perfect & easy brunch or breakfast recipe.
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Quesabirria Tacos
Quesabirria tacos are literally tacos filled with melted cheese and shredded beef dunked in a spiced beef broth before being fried.
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Cheeseburger Omelette
This fast and easy cheeseburger Omelette is a great way to use up leftover hamburger patties from those summer barbecues! Perfect for brunch!
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Campfire Grilled Chicken Panini
Forget boring campfire food and canned crap. Make cooking over the open fire fun again – and starting with this Campfire Grilled Chicken Panini Recipe
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Smoked Pulled Pork Enchiladas
Smoked Pulled Pork Enchiladas are a fast and easy go to that are a great way to use up leftovers! Mix and match flavors and heat for your family’s tastes.
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Beef Birria Garnachas
Cheesy piles of leftover beef birria sit atop crispy crunch fried corn tortillas in these delicious snack-size garnacha recipe.
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Diner-Style Ham and Cheese Omelet
Make this hearty diner-style ham and cheese omelet with 3 eggs chopped leftover ham steak, and cheese for an amazing breakfast recipe!
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Pork Chile Verde Omelette
A west coast diner-style recipe you can make at home! Chile verde omelet filled with simmered pork in green sauce and loaded with toppings!
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Birria Quesadilla
This easy Birria Quesadilla recipe brings authentic Mexican flavors to your table. A fusion of tender beef birria and melted cheese! 😋🌮
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