How to Have Lots of Fun with Leftovers

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Teach your kids how to reduce and reuse with these tasty tips for repurposing your leftovers!

If you’re looking to breathe new life into leftovers, here’s how to turn them into new dishes!

Check out the variety of fun food options you can create with kids using leftovers:

1. Outrageous Leftover Omelettes

Kids will be eager to rise and shine when they know they get to experiment with food in the morning! When whipping up your morning omelettes, let kids get creative by adding leftover veggies or meat pieces to the eggs. We suggest naming your new omelettecreations for added fun!

2. One-of-a-Kind Pizza Party

Haven’t used your leftovers by lunch? Throw them onto a pizza as funky toppings. From veggie to meat scraps to salad remains, pretty much anything tastes good baked on a pizza, so don’t be shy! Turn those scraps into unique pizza toppings for a fun and delicious surprise.

3. Muffins Like Mom Never Made

Make muffins like never before with all kinds of ingredients and flavors from your leftovers. Prepare muffin batter like you normally would, then throw in leftover fruit or vegetable scraps from zucchini to sweet potatoes. Get wild and try making muffins with more unconventional ingredients like sausage, bacon, or cut-up hot dogs!

4. Say Yes to Soup

Soups are also a great place to store leftovers for your next, exciting meal. The great thing about soups is that they can include all of the food groups in one pot! So whether you have vegetables leftover, protein like meat or beans, pasta and other carbs, or sauces, you can throw whatever you have into a pot and cook up a flavorful soup!

5. The Crunchiest Homemade Croutons 

Got tons of stale bread and don’t know what to do? Lucky for you, that’s the perfect base for delicious homemade croutons! Cut the bread into cubes and toss in a bowl with olive oil and seasoning like garlic powder and black pepper. Just bake for 10 minutes at 400°F (205°C), and you can now add a delightful crunch to any meal!

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