After a delightful Christmas dinner featuring my homemade pot roast, I found myself with leftovers – a perfect opportunity to get creative in the kitchen. Transforming leftovers into something new and exciting is one of my favorite culinary challenges. It's a chance to bring out the flavors in a new light and enjoy the fruits of your labor in a whole different way.
For a hearty, comforting lunch, I turned some of the pot roast into scrumptious sandwiches. A little butter spread on a slice of baguette, ciabatta, or your bread of choice, toasted to crispy brown, and then loaded with the warm, flavorful pot roast – it’s simple yet so satisfying. The rich flavors of the roast paired with the crisp, buttery bread create a delightful contrast in textures.
And for a fun twist, I also whipped up some quesadillas using the leftover pot roast. Just imagine – tender pot roast and melted cheddar and red cheddar, all encased in a crispy, golden tortilla, finished with a sprinkle of parmigiano reggiano. It’s a fusion of flavors that brings a whole new dimension to the leftover game.
These easy, delicious dishes are not just about using up leftovers; they’re about celebrating them, turning something familiar into a brand new experience.
Ingredients:
(Serve 2)
Equipment:
Cast Iron Skillet
Cast Iron Griddle
Non-Stick Pan
Directions:
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Please visit my "How To Make Tortilla" for the recipe.
In a skillet over medium heat, add oil.
Once the oil is heated up, add in the chilled pot roast.
Loosen the pot roast with a splash of hot water.
Stir to combine well.
Cook until heated thru'.
Remove from heat and set it aside.
For Sandwiches:
Spread butter onto a baguette or whatever type of bread you are using.
Toast on a griddle over medium heat until lightly crispy browned.
Remove from heat.
Spread the heated pot roast over the bread.
Sandwich and enjoy immediately.
For Quesadillas:
Lightly grease a non-stick pan with some oil over low heat.
Add in the tortilla.
Spread the heated pot roast on 1/2 of the tortilla.
Grate cheddar and red cheddar onto the other 1/2.
Close the tortilla and grate some parmigiano over the tortilla.
Cook until the bottom is lightly charred and flip.
Cook until thel bottom is crispy browned.
Transfer onto a serving plate, cheese side up.
Slice and serve immediately.
Mama Mia...