Need some creative ways to use your Thanksgiving leftovers? Here are several easy ways to use up the remainder of last night's big dinner so you don't have to eat the same thing over and over again this week.
Breakfast Ideas
Cranberry Sauce Muffins - Foxes Love Lemons
These Cranberry Sauce Muffins are the most delicious way to use up leftover cranberry sauce after Thanksgiving. Whip these up in just a few minutes!
Cranberry Sauce Muffins
Leftover Turkey Frittata - Life as a Strawberry
This leftover turkey frittata is perfect for extra Thanksgiving turkey! With eggs, goat cheese, and lots of veggies for an easy breakfast.
Leftover Turkey Frittata
Turkey Hash - Garlic and Zest
Use leftover turkey to make this easy turkey hash w/bell peppers, onions, sweet potatoes & an egg on top. It’s a quick & easy breakfast hash your whole family will love.
Turkey Hash
Sandwiches
Grilled Turkey and Cranberry Sandwich with Crispy Sage and Buttered Pecans
An easy and delicious twist on a turkey cranberry sandwich filled with melty mozzarella cheese, crispy sage, and toasty buttered pecans. A great way to use Thanksgiving leftovers!
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The Hot Brown Sandwich Recipe- Chicken Fried Kitchen
The Hot Brown Sandwich Recipe has a warm and comforting flavor, yet not heavy.
Hot Brown Sandwich
Cheesy Chipotle Turkey Sliders - The Creative Bite
Cheesy Chipotle Turkey Sliders are made with leftover turkey, Hawaiian rolls, caramelized onions, cheddar & a butter sauce.
Cheesy Chipotle Turkey Sliders
Turkey Cranberry Sliders - I Heart Eating
Turkey cranberry sliders turn leftover Thanksgiving turkey and cranberry sauce into a new meal! The sliders take just minutes to make!
Turkey Cranberry Sliders
Waffled Turkey Cranberry Sandwiches | NeighborFood
Thanksgiving leftovers get new life with these sweet and savory Waffled Turkey Cranberry Sandwiches with cream cheese!
Waffled Turkey Cranberry Sandwiches
Turkey Salad Recipe - Dinner at the Zoo
This turkey salad is a blend of diced turkey and colorful veggies, all tossed in a savory creamy dressing. An easy way to use leftover turkey!
Turkey Salad Recipe -
Turkey Cranberry Salad Recipe - Wonky Wonderful
This Turkey Salad Recipe is a great way to use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey. A fresh and flavorful combination of turkey, pecans, cranberry, poppyseeds and green onions make this a tasty lunch or dinner.
Turkey Cranberry Salad Recipe
Soups and Stocks
Easy Homemade Turkey Stock From Thanksgiving Leftovers - Garlic and Zest
This easy homemade turkey stock uses the bones & leftover carcass w/ veggies for the best turkey broth recipe. Great turkey broth for soups.
Homemade Turkey Stock
Tex-Mex Turkey Soup (or Chicken) | Valerie’s Kitchen
This quick and easy Tex-Mex Turkey Soup recipe is a delicious way to make use of your Thanksgiving leftovers.
Tex-Mex Turkey Soup
Turkey Soup Recipe - The Forked Spoon
Homemade Turkey Soup is an easy way to repurpose holiday leftovers into a nourishing and delicious dinner that will last you for days. Use what’s left of your holiday turkey, add some vegetables and barley, and transform your leftover turkey dinner into soup in under an hour!
Turkey Soup Recipe
Turkey Orzo Soup – State of Dinner
Delicious and comforting one-pot Turkey Orzo Soup is the perfect way to use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey. Packed full of flavor and ready in minutes!
Turkey Orzo Soup
Simple Turkey Lentil Soup | Lemons + Zest
Use up leftover turkey, or even rotisserie chicken in this simple, delicious Turkey Lentil Soup. Full of veggies, flavor and all the comforting goodness.
Simple Turkey Lentil Soup
Main Dishes
Leftover Turkey Enchiladas - Cooking With Curls
Leftover Turkey Enchiladas are quick and easy meal with turkey, black beans, corn, flour tortillas and covered in red sauce and melted cheese.
Leftover Turkey Enchiladas
Enchiladas Divorciadas (Christmas Enchiladas) - Muy Bueno Blog
Enchiladas Divorciadas are red & green, meaning you don’t have to choose between classic enchiladas rojas and tantalizing enchiladas verdes. Great traditional enchiladas recipe with step-by-step instructions!
Enchiladas Divorciadas
Turkey Tamale Pie Recipe - Chisel & Fork
This turkey tamale pie is loaded with turkey, gravy and a homemade cornbread, making it a great leftover Thanksgiving recipe.
Turkey Tamale Pie Recipe
Turkey Thai Curry {Perfect for Leftover Turkey} - Simply Stacie
Turkey Thai Curry is a great way to use leftover turkey! This weeknight meal is a 20-minute dish with the flavors of an all-day simmer.
Turkey Thai Curry
Leftover Turkey Fried Rice (One-Pan Recipe) - Street Smart Nutrition
Takeout-inspired Leftover Turkey Fried Rice recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes using simple ingredients. Savory, filling, and delish!
Leftover Turkey Fried Rice
Leftover Turkey Spring Rolls - Street Smart Nutrition
Use your leftover Thanksgiving turkey for these Leftover Turkey Spring Rolls. It’s an easy recipe to customize for flavor and freshness
Leftover Turkey Spring Rolls
Thanksgiving Leftover Egg Rolls - Adore Foods
Thanksgiving leftover egg rolls are a delicious and creative way to use up your turkey and stuffing!
Thanksgiving Leftover Egg Rolls
Turkey and Dumplings - Grand Baby Cakes
This Turkey and Dumplings recipe is filled with shredded turkey, a thick creamy broth, cooked vegetables, biscuit-style dumplings and loads of flavor!
Turkey and Dumplings
Light and Flaky Chicken Pot Pie (Puff Pastry Crust)
Try this rustic yet elegant twist on classic chicken pot pie with puff pastry. No milk or cream, just a flavorful turkey-style gravy with chicken, pancetta, herbs, and veggies.
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Leftover Mashed Potato Ideas
Leftover Mashed Potatoes Gnocchi (With Video!) - Life as a Strawberry
What to do with leftover Mashed Potatoes? Try these easy homemade gnocchi! Ready in 20 minutes. Cook right away or freeze for later! With how-to video.
Leftover Mashed Potatoes Gnocchi
Easy Mashed Potato Croquettes - Platter Talk
Mashed Potato Croquettes are the stuff from which dreams are made. Soft, warm, comforting and the perfect way to use leftover mashed potatoes.
Mashed Potato Croquettes
Potato Cakes From Mashed Potatoes - Foxes Love Lemons
If you have leftovers, look no further than mashed potato cakes. These crispy potato cakes from leftover mashed potatoes are a family fav!
Potato Cakes From Mashed Potatoes
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