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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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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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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