The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest Leftovers of All Time
Some foods peak the next day — when the flavors deepen, the sauce thickens, and your standards drop just enough to make cold pizza taste like a spiritual experience. This league honors the champions of the fridge: meals that refuse to quit after day one. From Thanksgiving turkey to Chinese takeout, these are the next-day legends that make you say, “Honestly, this might be better than fresh.” Showdowns include: Cold Pizza vs. Fried Chicken, Lasagna vs. Chili, and Thanksgiving Turkey vs. Chinese Takeout.
1. COLD PIZZA
Cold Pizza is currently the #1 Greatest Leftovers of All Time winning 66.7% head-to-head battles.
2. LASAGNA
Lasagna is currently the #2 Greatest Leftovers of All Time winning 61.1% head-to-head battles.
3. THANKSGIVING TURKEY
Thanksgiving Turkey is currently the #3 Greatest Leftovers of All Time winning 59.0% head-to-head battles.
4. BRISKET
Brisket is currently the #4 Greatest Leftovers of All Time winning 55.4% head-to-head battles.
5. CHINESE TAKEOUT
Chinese Takeout is currently the #5 Greatest Leftovers of All Time winning 55.3% head-to-head battles.
6. CHILI
Chili is currently the #6 Greatest Leftovers of All Time winning 53.7% head-to-head battles.
7. FRIED CHICKEN
Fried Chicken is currently the #7 Greatest Leftovers of All Time winning 51.2% head-to-head battles.
8. POT ROAST / BEEF STEW
Pot Roast / Beef Stew is currently the #8 Greatest Leftovers of All Time winning 43.3% head-to-head battles.
9. PULLED PORK
Pulled Pork is currently the #9 Greatest Leftovers of All Time winning 41.1% head-to-head battles.
10. MEATLOAF SANDWICH
Meatloaf Sandwich is currently the #10 Greatest Leftovers of All Time winning 38.6% head-to-head battles.
11. MAC & CHEESE
Mac & Cheese is currently the #11 Greatest Leftovers of All Time winning 32.2% head-to-head battles.
12. CURRY (INDIAN OR THAI)
Curry (Indian or Thai) is currently the #12 Greatest Leftovers of All Time winning 26.3% head-to-head battles.
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