17 Leftover Stuffing Ideas (Re-Invent them!)

I am a huge fan of stuffing, but not everyone else is in my house. So occasionally, we end up a ton leftover. I can’t eat the exact same thing more than 2-3 times, so I love to repurpose or re-invent leftovers.

Stuffing whether homemade or from a box seems like a hard item to transform, but it’s actually a great base for so many dishes!

Let’s look at some different ideas to use up leftover stuffing!

1. Stuffing Muffins

Press stuffing into greased muffin tins, crack an egg on top, and bake until the egg is set. Great for breakfast or brunch!

2. Stuffing-Stuffed Peppers

Hollow out bell peppers, fill with stuffing, top with cheese, and bake until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted.

3. Stuffing Waffles

Mix stuffing with an egg and press it in a waffle maker for crispy, savory waffles. Serve with gravy or a fried egg on top.

4. Stuffing Breakfast Casserole

Layer stuffing in a baking dish, add cooked sausage or bacon, top with beaten eggs, and bake for a hearty breakfast dish.

5. Stuffing-Stuffed Mushrooms

Remove stems from mushrooms, stuff with leftover stuffing, and bake until the mushrooms are tender.

6. Stuffing-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Slice a pocket in chicken breasts, fill with stuffing, secure with toothpicks, and bake until the chicken is cooked through.

7. Crispy Stuffing Balls

Roll stuffing into balls, coat with a bit of oil or melted butter, and bake until crispy for a snackable option.

8. Stuffing-Topped Shepherd’s Pie

Spread stuffing over a layer of ground meat and vegetables in a baking dish and bake until bubbly and golden on top.

9. Stuffing-Crusted Quiche

Press stuffing into a pie pan as a crust, fill with quiche ingredients like eggs, cheese, and veggies, and bake.

10. Stuffing Dumplings

Form small balls with stuffing, then drop them into a pot of soup as dumplings, letting them absorb some broth.

11. Stuffing Pizza

Spread stuffing on a baking sheet, pressing it into a thin layer. Top with cheese and any desired toppings, then bake until crispy for a unique twist on pizza.

12. Stuffing Quesadillas

Layer stuffing with shredded cheese in a tortilla, fold in half, and cook in a skillet until the tortilla is golden and the cheese is melted.

13. Stuffing-Stuffed Potato Skins

Scoop out baked potato halves, fill with stuffing, top with cheese, and bake until melted for a tasty appetizer.

14. Stuffing Grilled Cheese

Use stuffing as a filling between two slices of bread with cheese, then grill until golden. Serve with cranberry sauce for dipping.

15. Stuffing Meatballs

Mix stuffing with ground meat and an egg to form meatballs, then bake until cooked through. Great in a sauce or served as an appetizer!

16. Stuffing Soup Thickener

Stir leftover stuffing into creamy soups (like potato or broccoli) to add body and flavor without needing extra ingredients.

17. Stuffing Hash

Sauté stuffing with leftover roasted vegetables and a bit of oil, then top with a fried egg for a quick breakfast or brunch.

What to make with Leftover Stuffing?

I hope these ideas will help you transform your leftover stuffing into a whole different dish. I love to get a little creative to use up ingredients like this, because I want to avoid throwing it away at all cost.

Throwing food away is basically throwing money away, so that is always a last resort! Do you have an awesome way to use up stuffing that I didn’t mention? Leave me a comment and tell me about it!