Dinners That Make Great Leftovers

- Photo by Brian W. Ferry1/10
Skillet Chicken Pot Pie With Butternut Squash
If you didn't attack the whole pot pie on day one, don't worry: it's just as good reheated on day two.
- Kano Okada2/10
Rustic Ratatouille
Chickpeas bulk up this twist on the French classic. Toss leftovers with pasta and you're looking at another great meal.
- Marcus Nilsson3/10
Lasagna Bolognese
It's pretty much a fact that any and all lasagna tastes better the next day, when the flavors have melded to become even more comforting and delicious.
- Christina Holmes4/10
Skillet Bruschetta with Beans and Greens
The leftover beans and greens don't simply have to be destined for more toast: they're great on their own, over rice, or topped with a fried egg.
- Travis Kauffman5/10
Meatballs: The Spuntino Way
Leftovers of these super tender meatballs are just begging to be stuffed into crusty Italian bread.
- Jason Lowe6/10
Lamb Tagine With Chickpeas and Apricots
The best thing about this hearty stew is that it only gets better with age. Cook up more couscous or stuff the meat into pita.
- Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Kaitlin Wayne7/10
Our Favorite Mac and Cheese
When a recipe serves 12 it's basically destined to be leftovers, which is more than okay because we'd eat this mac and cheese all week.
- Ditte Isager8/10
Indian-Spiced Chicken With Tomato and Cream
This creamy chicken stew is spicy and satisfying—it can keep for up to three days in the fridge.
- photo by Romulo Yanes9/10
Sausage and Mushroom Penne Gratin
There's no risk of this pasta drying out when reheated since it's broiled instead of baked.
- Beth Moncel10/10
Southwest Veggie and Rice Casserole
Think of this vegetarian casserole as basically an amped up version of beans and rice.

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