Quite a lot of people tend to look down on leftover food. And we don’t blame them. Something cooked the day usually isn’t as tasty as something that has been freshly cooked. However, there are some exceptions to this. There are some foods that taste better as leftovers than when they are fresh. Let’s check them out.
Meatloaf
The obvious one is meatloaf. The reason why meatloaf is better as leftover food lies in the many ingredients it contains. These ingredients need time to blend and achieve the proper flavor, which only happens after the dish rests for several hours.
Lasagna
The same thing is with lasagna. Freshly cooked lasagna is tasty, but it tends to fall apart quickly. Leftover lasagna, on the other hand, gives ingredients time to come together while becoming more firm.
Chili
Chili doesn’t only develop a deeper flavor profile when left in the fridge for a day, but it also opens a world of possibilities. Besides reheating it, you can use it as a filling for tacos, topping for hot dogs, and much more.
Takeout Pizza
This one might be controversial, but we are ready to fight it in court. If we are talking about some high-end pizza, then it makes sense it tastes better. However, the same can’t be said for takeout pizza. Whether it is the great feeling you get from realizing there is some pizza in the house or something else, leftover takeout pizza always hits harder than the fresh one.
Apple Pie
Sinking your teeth into a slice of an apple pie that has been sitting in the refrigerator since yesterday is a great feeling. Not only because you are eating apple pie two days in a row but also because the apples and the sugar had enough time to fuse into a tasty unity.
