My Thanksgiving Leftover - Trash Can Lasagna

Holiday leftovers taking over your fridge?
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Turn them into THIS 👉 Trash Can Lasagna — the most chaotic, delicious remix of Thanksgiving ever.  my favorite way to remix Thanksgiving on a whole new level.
Full honesty… I kept eating the leftovers while making the lasagna.
Had to keep telling myself: “SAVE SOME FOR THE PAN.” Haha
And that crispy chicken on top? The crunchiness had me feeling like I did something real fancy.

I used roasted chicken, my cavatappi mac ’n’ cheese, collard greens, sweet potatoes, and yep… cornbread! Then topped it with my Alfredo sauce, crispy chicken chips, and served it with toasted sourdough on the side.
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Layer it. Sauce it. Cheese it. Bake it.
Zero rules — BIG FLAVOR!

My Thanksgiving Leftovers Trash Can Lasagna
A fun, flavorful way to clear your fridge and upgrade your holiday leftovers.
 
Ingredients

• 9 lasagna noodles (or any pasta)
• Sauce of your choice (homemade or jarred)
• 8 oz shredded cheese
• 8 oz additional shredded cheese (mix varieties)
• Your holiday leftovers — choose anything you like!

What I Used in Mine:

• Roasted chicken
• Cavatappi mac ’n’ cheese
• Collard greens
• Sweet potatoes
• Cornbread
• Topped with my Alfredo sauce, Crispy Chicken Chips, and Micro Kale
• Served with toasted Sourdough Bread ...soaking it with that sauce

 
Instructions
1. Prep

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Boil lasagna noodles according to package directions.

 
Layer One

1. Spread a thin layer of sauce on the bottom of your baking dish.
2. Add your leftovers (proteins, sides, veggies—anything works!).
3. Spread evenly and sprinkle with cheese.

 
Layer Two

1. Add the next lasagna noodle.
2. Add more leftovers (repeat or mix up your ingredients).
3. Add remaining cheese.
4. Cover with foil and bake until melted and warmed through.

 
Final Layer

1. Remove from oven.
2. Add the third lasagna noodle.
3. Top with extra leftovers and more sauce.
4. Add any toppings you love (crispy bits, herbs, extra cheese).

 
Serve & Enjoy
Let it cool slightly, slice, and enjoy the most flavorful leftover remix ever!

Savor Those Holiday Leftover Treasures,
Sam The Lasagna Lady®