Leftovers – If it sounds Good, Go for it

I have a confession to make. The only way that I like to eat turkey is in a sandwich. Otherwise, I skip it. Nope, I don’t even like it in casseroles. I like chicken by itself and in casseroles, but not turkey; which makes me think that it’s something psychological. Who knows.

Though I love to think of creative ways to eat leftovers (sticking them in the microwave and reheating them is not creative, though it’s nothing to be ashamed of), there is only one thing I will ever suggest to do with leftover turkey. (Not that! What did I ever do to make you think I would say something like that?)

Take two slices of your favorite bread—for me it’s sourdough—and spread mayonnaise and a little Dijon mustard on both. Between the slices, put leftover turkey breast, some slices of avocado, and some alfalfa sprouts. Enjoy.

Now, as far as other leftover stuff, I just came up with a new idea this year. It has to do with leftover green bean casserole and leftover ham.

To be fair, I should tell you that my son says I eat “weird food”. I choose to take that as a compliment. But if this sounds good to you, try it! I like it, though that doesn’t surprise my son. He hasn’t tried it yet.

Try thinking of some leftover recipes of your own. Don’t be scared. Put all your leftovers out on the counter and stand back a ways and stare at them for a while. Let your imagination run free. Take a walk on the leftover wild side!

Baked Leftover Green Bean Casserole with Ham and Cheese

Leftover green bean casserole (the kind with the mushroom soup and French fried onions)
Leftover ham, cut into chunks
Shredded cheddar cheese

Note: I have no idea how much leftover green bean casserole you might have or will have. Therefore, you’ll have to figure out how to balance the amounts of the ingredients and the size of the baking dish yourself. I know you can do it.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Scoop the leftover green bean casserole into a bowl. Stir in ham chunks and some of the cheese. Pour into baking dish and smooth out so it’s all even. Top with more cheddar cheese. Bake for about a half hour, or until you think it looks done.

I would love to read any comments about leftover dishes you have come up with. I eat that stuff up! (Pun intended.)