Leftover Meat Potato Casserole

Transform your leftovers into pure comfort food with this hearty Leftover Meat Potato Casserole! This easy, budget-friendly dish layers tender chunks of leftover meat, vibrant frozen mixed vegetables, and creamy mashed potatoes in a single satisfying bake. Enhanced with savory spices like paprika and garlic, and topped with a cozy blanket of melted cheddar cheese—and optional crunchy breadcrumbs—this casserole is the perfect solution for repurposing fridge staples. Ready in under an hour, it’s an ideal weeknight dinner or meal prep recipe that serves up to six. Perfectly creamy, cheesy, and bursting with flavor, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups leftover meat (e.g., chicken, beef, pork)
• 3 cups mashed potatoes
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1.5 cups frozen mixed vegetables
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.25 cup milk
• 0.5 cup bread crumbs (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the frozen mixed vegetables to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes, until just tender.

Step 5

Chop the leftover meat into bite-sized pieces and add it to the skillet. Stir well to combine and remove from heat.

Step 6

Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Adjust seasonings to taste.

Step 7

Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Spread the meat and vegetable mixture evenly over the bottom of the dish.

Step 8

In a small bowl, mix the mashed potatoes with the milk until they are creamy and spreadable.

Step 9

Spread the mashed potatoes over the meat and vegetable layer, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 10

Sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese evenly over the mashed potatoes.

Step 11

Optional: Top with bread crumbs for added crunch.

Step 12

Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.

Step 13

Let the casserole cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1808.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3086.5

Total Fat 165.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 78.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.9g
Cholesterol 647.2mg	0%
Sodium 7592.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 216.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.7g	0%
Total Sugars 37.1g
Protein 177.0g	0%

Vitamin D 55.3IU	0%
Calcium 1325.5mg	0%
Iron 19.3mg	0%
Potassium 4914.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.6%

Protein: 23.1%

Carbs: 28.2%