22 Creative Leftover Corned Beef Recipes to Savor Every Morsel
Keep that St. Patrick's Day party going all week long.
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There are so many reasons to love corned beef. Whether it's the salty, savory flavor, or the exceedingly tender texture, it's no wonder corned beef and cabbage is one of Ree Drummond's favorite dishes to make for St. Patrick's Day. And she's not alone, either! Making corned beef alongside your favorite potato recipes and homemade brown bread is a time-honored tradition for the Irish holiday.
But once the day has come and gone, what will you do with your leftover corned beef? You certainly don't want to let any of it go to waste. After all, making corned beef can take quite a few hours as it cooks low and slow. Luckily, there are a ton of leftover corned beef recipes. "For a traditional holiday dish, there sure are a lot of different ways to spin it," Ree says. "Corned beef can be shredded, shaved, or sliced."
Here, you'll find creative ways to use up any leftovers, whether you roast it in the oven or make slow cooker corned beef. From hearty corned beef hash for breakfast to a quick lunch idea like Reuben sandwiches, you won't waste a single bite of that delicious feast. If you really want to transform the humble dish, try some of the out-the-box recipes ahead: Irish nachos, corned beef tacos, and crispy Reuben egg rolls (to name a few). And if you have extra potatoes after your St. Patrick's Day celebration, check out more leftover mashed potato recipes.
Reuben Egg Rolls
This is everything you love about the classic sandwich including the corned beef, sauerkraut, and melted cheese, but with the added bonus of being crispy and fried! You can air fry it, too, if you want to skip the added oil.
Get the Reuben Egg Rolls recipe.
Reuben Dip
This melty, cheesy dip tastes like a deconstructed Reuben sandwich. To make it feel even more like a sandwich, serve it up with toasted rye bread chips. "It's dangerous stuff," Ree says.
Get the Reuben Dip recipe.
Corned Beef Sandwich
You can't go wrong with a classic sandwich. All you need is that salty, tender corned beef, quick-pickled cabbage slaw, and spicy mustard. Then pile it high onto marbled rye bread.
Get the Corned Beef Sandwich recipe.
Reuben Casserole
Get the flavors of the classic deli sandwich, but feed a crowd. The base is a creamy mixture including hash browns, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing. Top it off with corned beef, sauerkraut, and marbled rye croutons.
Get the Reuben Casserole recipe.
Potato Skins
Loading potatoes with all the fixings feels like it should be an Irish thing anyway, right? Instead of the usual bacon, swap it out with chopped up corned beef. It will taste so good with the melted cheddar.
Get Ree's Potato Skins recipe.
Irish Grilled Cheese
Ree calls this sandwich "a quick and easy nod to all things Irish!" There's Irish Cheddar, mustard, rye bread, and she even suggests adding in layers of Irish corned beef.
Get Ree's Irish Grilled Cheese recipe.
Irish Pizza
There's nothing Irish about pizza, but when you use Irish cheddar and swap the bacon for leftover corned beef, it certainly has that Irish flavor. There's also leeks and potatoes for toppings to really make it flavorful and comforting.
Get the Irish Pizza recipe.
Reuben Sandwich
This classic sandwich is like a loaded grilled cheese! It's made with corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian dressing on toasted rye bread.
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Corned Beef Hash
To get the crispiest corned beef hash around, use a heavy skillet (like a cast iron pan) to create a good crust on the potatoes and the corned beef. Then top it off with a fried egg for the ultimate next-day breakfast.
Get the Corned Beef Hash recipe.
Cheese Fries
We already know that cheese and potatoes goes perfectly with corned beef, so it's a no brainer to top these loaded cheese fries with shredded or diced beef. Whether or not you swap out the bacon is up to you!
Get the Cheese Fries recipe.
Irish Nachos
This twist on nachos swaps the chips for potato slices. For another Irish spin, try topping the nachos with leftover shredded corned beef—yum!
Get the Irish Nachos recipe.
Make-Ahead Sandwich Rolls
Making your own thousand island dressing for these Reuben rolls couldn't be easier. All you need is ketchup, mayo, garlic, relish, and chili sauce for a surprising kick.
Get Ree's Make-Ahead Sandwich Rolls recipe.
Corned Beef Pie
You can use store-bought or homemade pie crust for this savory meat pie. Just be sure to fill it up with plenty of leftover corned beef, veggies, potatoes, and beer for flavor.
Irish Deviled Eggs
This twist on deviled eggs is stuffed with a zesty filling and topped with corned beef, sauerkraut, and tangy dressing. It's one bite that's packed with Irish flavor.
Corned Beef Fritters
These crispy potato pancakes become even heartier when leftover shredded corned beef is added to the mix. You can make them in a skillet or in the oven, but just be sure to serve them up with sour cream for dipping!
Crustless Reuben Quiche
After a day of revelry and St. Paddy's Day parties, you'll be glad to have this breakfast quiche for your morning meal. It's packed with tangy sauerkraut, salty corned beef, and lots of melty cheese. But it's made without a crust so it won't weigh you down.
Get the Crustless Reuben Quiche recipe at Love Bakes Good Cake.
Corned Beef Hash Soup
You only need 30 minutes to make this hearty meat and potatoes soup. It's filling enough for dinner throughout the week, especially when served with crusty bread.
Corned Beef and Cabbage Quesadillas
You can use leftover cabbage or sauerkraut for these cheesy quesadillas. Either way, it's a quick and easy lunchtime idea.
Get the Corned Beef and Cabbage Quesadillas recipe at Family Fresh Meals.
Reuben-Stuffed Twice-Baked Potatoes
Both corned beef and potatoes are classic Irish dishes so it only makes sense to combine the two in this easy weeknight recipe. It's cheesy, flavorful, and topped with pickles—what’s not to love?!
Get the Reuben-Stuffed Twice-Baked Potatoes recipe at The Food Charlatan.
Reuben Pickle Bites
This adorable snack will be a hit at any St. Patrick's Day party. Look for dill pickle chips to act as the "bread," then hold it together with toothpicks.
Get the Reuben Pickle Bites recipe at Health Starts in the Kitchen.
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