5 Delicious Ways To Use Your Leftover Gumbo

I’ve never been a fan of leftover gumbo, but I have to admit: it’s a lot easier to make than I thought.

Once you get the hang of it and start experimenting with your own recipes, you’ll find ways to use up your leftovers that may even surprise you!

How to store leftover gumbo

Once you’ve finished the gumbo, there are a few things you can do with the leftovers.

First and foremost, it’s important to store any leftover gumbo in an airtight container.

This will prevent it from drying out or forming mold on top.

The next thing you should know is that your gumbo can be stored in either the fridge or freezer.

While storing it in the fridge is best for keeping its original flavor and texture intact, freezing also works well if you don’t plan on enjoying your leftovers within a few days of making them! This way, when hunger strikes again at midnight…you’ll have something delicious waiting for you!

If you’re planning on storing your gumbo in the fridge, it’s best to do so within an hour of making it.

This will ensure that all of its ingredients stay fresh and flavorful.

If you want to freeze your gumbo instead, make sure to allow it to cool completely first.

Once cool, transfer it into airtight containers and place them in the freezer for up to three months.

5 ideas for leftover gumbo

Make an omelet

If you have leftover gumbo, but don’t feel like eating it again, try making an omelet! To do this, simply fry up some eggs (the amount depends on how many people are going to eat) and add your leftover gumbo to the pan once they’re done.

You can also add cheese at this point if you want.

Then top it with chopped green onions or sausage.

Serve with toast or cornbread biscuits for a delicious meal!

That’s it! You’ve now got a delicious meal to eat and lots of leftovers for the next day.

So don’t let those leftovers go to waste.

Instead, use them to make something else!

And if you want to learn how to make gumbo, check out our recipe page.

We have tons of great recipes for you to try!

Use it as a topping for nachos

Pulling together a quick nacho bar is super easy, especially if you already have leftover gumbo on hand.

Start with your favorite tortilla chips and get everything else ready to go in little bowls.

Then, when people are assembled around the table and ready to eat, just set out all of your toppings and let everyone build their own customized nachos!

The leftover gumbo can be used as a dip for the nachos or as an added topping for each individual plate.

If you’re not a fan of spicy food, this may not be the dish for you.

The gumbo is full of heat from the cayenne pepper and hot sauce, but it is also delicious and flavorful.

If you are looking for more of a milder version, try reducing both ingredients by half.

Put it on pizza

Once you’ve finished your leftover gumbo, there’s one more thing to do with it: Put it on pizza.

This can be a fun way to use up the leftovers and make a quick dinner for yourself.

After all, who doesn’t love pizza?

To make this happen, first heat up your leftover gumbo in a saucepan over medium-low heat until warm again (but not boiling).

Then spread out some pizza dough and brush it with olive oil or melted butter.

Add cajun spices if desired, then add some white sauce as the base of your pizza and top with shrimp and sausage (if desired).

Bake at 425°F for about 15 minutes until golden brown.

This is a great way to use up leftovers and make a quick dinner for yourself.

After all, who doesn’t love pizza? To make this happen, first heat up your leftover gumbo in a saucepan over medium-low heat until warm again (but not boiling).

Then spread out some pizza dough and brush it with olive oil or melted butter.

Add cajun spices if desired, then add some white sauce as the base of your pizza and top with shrimp and sausage (if desired).

Bake at 425°F for about 15 minutes until golden brown.

Make a sandwich with it

Gumbo is a great base for a sandwich, because it has all the elements you need: It’s got fat, acidity, and flavor.

If you’re making gumbo for dinner and have some leftover, there are plenty of ways to use it up in the morning (or even later in the day).

Here are some ideas:

• Use a baguette or hoagie roll.
• You can also use sub rolls if that’s what you have on hand.
• Add some veggies—broccoli rabe would be nice here—and maybe some jalapeños if you want to kick up the heat level.
• Put on some cheese—a cheddar would be great here; if cheddar isn’t your thing go with something neutral like Swiss or provolone instead of pepper jack or something else spicy like habanero jack; think about balance when choosing your sandwich filling ingredients!

Freeze some and save it for later

If you’re not planning to eat your gumbo right away, you can freeze it.

Just make sure to transfer the gumbo into a freezer-safe container and leave enough room at the top of the container so that it can expand while freezing.

You’ll also want to label it with what’s in there (if you don’t already know) so that when you come back to it months later, you don’t have any guesswork involved.

Gumbo is pretty sturdy stuff and should keep its flavor for about 6 months in your freezer without losing anything too much—especially if it’s got some rice or bread in there as well.

If you’re using a plastic container, note that freezing may cause crinkling at the top of your food item; this isn’t dangerous but might make reheating more difficult than usual.

To thaw gumbos after they’ve been frozen: let them sit out on your countertop overnight or heat them up in warm water until they’re slightly warmer than room temperature before serving again!

Make gumbo popcorn

Gumbo popcorn is a great way to use up leftover gumbo.

To make it, you’ll need to season your popcorn with seasoned salt and pepper and add some Cajun seasoning.

This will give the popcorn a kick of spice that makes it taste just like gumbo! Then you can serve it in small paper bags for guests or at parties.

When you’re making your rice, remember that it takes a lot of water to cook rice properly.

So if you’re cooking jambalaya or any other dish that uses rice as a side, don’t skimp on the liquid!

If you’re making rice for jambalaya or another rice dish, remember that it takes a lot of water to cook rice properly.

So if you’re cooking jambalaya or any other dish that uses rice as a side, don’t skimp on the liquid!

Conclusion

The bottom line is that you should really just do what you want with your gumbo.

If it’s something that you can use right away, then go for it! If not, freeze the rest or make some gumbo popcorn to keep around for later.

I hope this guide has helped give you some ideas for how to use up all those leftovers so they don’t end up going bad before you have a chance to eat them again someday soon!