What should you do with leftover sauce? It’s one of my favorite kitchen questions, because the answers almost always lead to another delicious meal. We know how to repurpose leftover chicken, steak or rice, but leftover sauces and sautéed toppings are a different kind of delight. A little bit of sauce can transform simple ingredients into something new and exciting.
How to Repurpose Leftover Sauces and Toppings: Smart ideas for using up those leftover sauces in new and exciting ways!
8 Ways to Use Leftover Sauces and Toppings
Salmon with Polenta and Warm Tomato Vinaigrette
Serve this salmon over creamy polenta and finish with warm tomato vinaigrette for a simple, impressive dinner.
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Steak Fajitas
Bold, savory fajitas are ideal for using leftover marinades or sautéed peppers and onions.
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Fried Fish Sandwich
A fried fish sandwich with tartar sauce is a summertime classic and a great way to use leftover tartar or aioli.
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Easy Whipped Ricotta
Whipped ricotta is quick to make and can be flavored with leftover sauces, herbs or lemon for spreads, toast toppings, or pasta.
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Stovetop Pork Chops with Creamy Madeira Sauce
Seared pork chops finished in a creamy Madeira sauce are an elegant, approachable way to use a rich pan sauce as a centerpiece.
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Sautéed Chicken with Spinach and Red Onions
A reliable weeknight dinner that benefits from finishing sauces or a spoonful of pesto, salsa, or flavored butter.
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Sweet Sauces To Make Dessert More Special
Blintzes
Blintzes are delicate crepe-like pancakes filled with sweet cheese and served with a berry sauce — a perfect place to use leftover fruit compotes or sauces.
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Chocolate Peanut Cornflake Crunch
A crunchy, chocolatey topping that elevates ice cream or desserts — a clever use for leftover chocolate sauce or nut butter blends.
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And in the same spirit, check out 10 Things To Make With Leftover Pesto for more ideas on stretching flavorful sauces into new meals.