11 Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes You Need to Try

So, it’s the day after Thanksgiving, and you’re left with a fridge full of leftover food. Yes, the meal was delicious, but how are you going to put all that stuffing and turkey to good use? There are only so many times you can eat the same meal.

If you’re anticipating some Thanksgiving meal fatigue, we’ve got you covered. These leftover Thanksgiving recipes will ensure that nothing goes to waste.

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Healthy gobbler
Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

When all else fails, turn that leftover turkey into a sandwich. This one combines bacon and fresh greens with the inevitable leftover turkey and cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving dinner.

Get our recipe for a Bacon and Avocado-Infused Turkey Gobbler Sandwich

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mason jar salad with spinach, turkey, cara cara oranges, and pomegranate seeds on wooden tray with jar of nuts and white plate
Waterbury Publications, Inc.

Feeling like eating a lighter meal after Thanksgiving dinner? Add some of that leftover roast turkey into an easy salad.

Get our recipe for a Spinach-Pomegranate Salad with Roasted Turkey

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turkey and waffled stuffing breakfast sandwich
Courtesy of Real Food by Dad

You’ve heard of chicken and waffles, but what about turkey and waffles? This inventive recipe turns that leftover stuffing into a tasty breakfast. If you’ve never tried “waffled stuffing” before, give it a try!

Get the recipe from Real Food by Dad

thanksgiving leftover breakfast sandwich with mashed potatoes and poached egg
Courtesy of How Sweet Eats

Adding that leftover turkey to a regular sandwich is beginner’s work. If you really want to spice up your Black Friday meals, add mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce to an egg sandwich for a morning-after-Thanksgiving breakfast that just might be better than the main meal.

Get the recipe from How Sweet Eats.

homemade stuffing with rosemary on top
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Baked eggs make everything better. So if you have a whole Tupperware of leftover stuffing, put it to good use by baking it with some eggs on top. It’s the perfect post-Thanksgiving brunch food.

Get the recipe from Jackie’s Happy Plate.

cranberry coffee cake
Courtesy of How Sweet Eats

If you have a lot of leftover cranberry sauce, put it to good use in this coffee cake recipe. You’ll wonder why you never used cranberry sauce in baked goods sooner!

Get the recipe from How Sweet Eats

mashed potato waffles topped with sour cream
Courtesy of Diethood

We’ve already suggested putting stuffing in your waffle iron, so why not have waffled mashed potatoes, too? Top them with Greek yogurt or sour cream for a savory breakfast treat.

Get the recipe from Diethood

thanksgiving leftover dumplings in pan
Courtesy of Foxes Love Lemons

If Thanksgiving leftovers can be waffles, they can be dumplings, too. Grab some wonton wraps and turn those leftovers into an inventive dish that’s all its own.

Get the recipe from Foxes Love Lemons

balls of thanksgiving leftovers fried
Courtesy of Real Food by Dad

Think of this as arancini meets Thanksgiving stuffing. If your family can’t resist anything deep-fried, this recipe is for you.

Get the recipe from Real Food by Dad

arugula pesto turkey sandwich
Courtesy of What’s Gaby Cooking

Instead of the traditional leftover turkey sandwich, try this open-faced turkey sandwich with fresh arugula. Yum!

Get the recipe from What’s Gaby Cooking

pumpkin pie milkshake in glass with whipped cream
Courtesy of A Beautiful Plate

It’s hard to imagine anyone getting tired of pumpkin pie. But if you’re feeling inventive, turn that leftover treat into a milkshake with this easy recipe.

Get the recipe from A Beautiful Plate

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