9 Scrumptious Leftover Meatloaf Recipes

Meatloaf Spaghetti

Nearly any recipe that uses ground beef or sausage is a good candidate for leftover meatloaf. A classic dish like spaghetti is a perfect example. The seasoned meat is a nice complement to pasta and a jar of your favorite sauce. This meatloaf spaghetti recipe makes the family favorite even quicker and easier to pull together, even on the busiest weeknights.

Quick Meatloaf Chili

In less than an hour, you can transform that meatloaf into a delicious, steaming pot of chili. This recipe is one of the easiest and quickest you will find and it's perfect for those last-minute chili cravings on cold winter nights. It's likely that you already have most of the ingredients required, and you can make it as spicy or mild as you want.

Meatloaf Shepherd's Pie

Leftover meals are all about using up whatever you have in the kitchen, reducing food waste, and saving money. Few recipes are more resourceful than a delicious shepherd's pie. Toss in some leftover potatoes, explore the crisper for veggies, and season it to your heart's content. The possibilities are endless and it's really hard to go wrong with this one!

Meatloaf Sliders

With a bit of forethought, it's easy to create meatloaf sliders for a second meal. While this recipe includes the meatloaf, you can also simply make mini meatloaves from your favorite recipe. Whether you use the muffin tin to create slider-sized bites or mini loaf pans for smaller slices, it's a fun meal the entire family will enjoy.

Meatloaf Tacos

It only makes sense that tacos are also a great option for leftover meatloaf. Again, the meat's already cooked, so half the work is done. With this meatloaf taco recipe, all you have to do is mix the meat with refried beans to create tender taco meat. Set out favorite toppings like salsa, sour cream, guacamole, cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes, and let your family build their own deliciously frugal tacos.

Unstuffed Peppers Casserole

Ground beef casseroles make meatloaf disappear! Use your leftover meatloaf for a portion of the ground beef in this unstuffed peppers casserole. It has all the tasty flavors of stuffed peppers but is much simpler to make. With just 15 minutes of prep, you can have dinner on the table in an hour.

Leftover Stroganoff

Keep this 30-minute stroganoff recipe on hand for any meat leftovers. It works just as well for meatloaf as it does for strips of cooked beef, chicken, or pork. Though the creamy egg noodle stroganoff is made entirely from scratch, the ingredients are all kitchen staples. It's filling and inexpensive to make, too.

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Indulgent Mac and Cheese

This mac and cheese dish is intended to be meat-free, but it's a delicious venue for meatloaf. No matter how much you have, simply crumble it up and mix it into the baking dish. Switch from chicken to beef broth and you've just turned a side dish into a next-day main that's fantastic with ​homemade bread.

Balsamic and Basil Bruschetta

When you have just a little meatloaf leftover, turn it into a quick and delicious appetizer, light lunch, or snack. A recipe like this balsamic and basil bruschetta is a simple way to do just that. The sliced baguettes are topped with all sorts of fresh ingredients, including tomatoes, garlic, basil, and parsley. Add a small slice of meatloaf under all of that and a healthy, delicious bite is ready to enjoy.