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Genius Recipes to Use Leftover Hamburgers

Transform leftover hamburgers into delicious new dishes with these easy recipes.

Ingredients

  • Leftover Hamburgers (beef, turkey, or plant-based)
  • Cheese (American, mozzarella, or blue cheese)
  • Buns (or bread/tortillas)
  • Vegetables (lettuce, tomatoes, onions)
  • Condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayo)
  • Spices (paprika or chili powder)
  • Pasta (any type)
  • Tortilla wraps
  • Rice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook your pasta according to package instructions.
  2. Cook the cheese sauce: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter, stir in 2 tablespoons of flour, then whisk in about 2 cups of milk. Mix in 2 cups of shredded cheese until smooth.
  3. Combine burger and pasta: Crumble your leftover hamburgers into the cheese sauce and mix in the cooked pasta.
  4. Prepare your rice: If you have leftover rice, great! If not, cook 2 cups of rice and let it cool.
  5. Stir-fry the vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil, then add chopped onions, garlic, and any veggies until tender.
  6. Add cold rice and burgers, drizzle with soy sauce, and stir until heated through.
  7. Warm tortilla wraps in a pan or microwave until pliable.
  8. Assemble your wraps with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, crumbled burgers, cheese, and condiments.
  9. Wrap the tortillas tightly and grill until golden brown and crispy.
  10. Prepare the salad base: Chop romaine or mixed greens and place in a bowl.
  11. Add toppings: Place sliced burgers and vegetables on the greens and drizzle with dressing.

Notes

Feel free to get creative with added ingredients and sauces. Use leftover burger buns to make croutons for salad!

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