No matter how well you plan it is inevitable that at some point in time you will have leftovers. I am okay with eating yesterdays dinner cold for lunch today but I never serve leftovers warm for dinner the next day. Also, I really don't enjoy freezing leftovers and reheating for a quick meal in the future. So what do I do?? I like to create something new with my leftovers..
My family loves red beans and rice. When i prepare red beans and rice I get a ton extra and for such a cheap price. the leftovers make: enchiladas
1 your red beans and rice recipe
1large can enchilada sauce
1 8oz pkg shredded cheese - can always add more
1 pkg small flour torts
I put my red beans, rice, 1/4 of shredded cheese and 1/4 can enchilada sauce in a food processor & process for a minute or so to combine/thicken.
preheat oven to 350
Use a 1/4 can or so of red enchilada sauce to cover the bottom of 13x9 pan
Roll the bean mixture up with a little cheese in a flour tort and
place in the sauced 13x9 pan. Place on ends and roll not middle!
Fill the pan with enchiladas then place 1-1/4 cans enchilada sauce on top and bake for 25 minutes
Finally, place remaining cheese on top and continue to bake till melted
This has become a two day event that my family just loves! What are U doing or going to do with your leftovers?
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