5 Delicious Ways to Use Leftover Meatloaf

Meatloaf Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Photo: Christina

Got cooked meatloaf scraps that you don't want to go to waste? You're in luck! Bring new life to your leftovers with these fun, creative ideas that will satisfy everyone at your table (while putting last night's dinner to good use). From crowd-pleasing casseroles to easy, meaty empanadas and sandwiches, you'll find a delicious new favorite in this collection of our very best leftover meatloaf recipes.

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Leftover Meatloaf Casserole

Leftover Meatloaf Casserole
Chef Mo

This baked pasta dish, made with leftover meatloaf and two types of cheese (Parmesan and Cheddar), comes together in under an hour.

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Easy Leftover Meatloaf Empanadas

Easy Leftover Meatloaf Empanadas
TeenChef

Leftover meatloaf is mashed with seasonings, wrapped in homemade pastry dough, then browned in the oven until warm and golden.

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Leftover Meatloaf Tater Tot Casserole

Leftover Meatloaf Tater Tot Casserole
Marsha Nitz

Here's a one-dish meal that's easy to throw together with canned condensed soup, leftover meatloaf, tater tots, and frozen mixed vegetables.

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Beef Salad Sandwich Filling

Beef Salad Sandwich Filling
michael cybulskis

Make this simple sandwich filling with whatever leftover beef you have on hand. Recipe creator Sarah Simmons recommends blending all the ingredients in a manual food processor for easy mixing.

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Meatloaf Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Meatloaf Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Christina

"This grilled cheese and meatloaf sandwich has crisped cheese on the outside and warm melted cheese on the inside," says recipe creator Kitchen Kitty.

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Steak Soup
Soup Loving Nicole

Try one of Our Most Delicious Ways to Use Up Leftover Steak. Plus, explore our entire collection of Leftover Beef Recipes.

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