Thanksgiving leftovers can be a delicious way to enjoy a second round of holiday flavors. Here are some ideas for using up your leftovers:
Turkey Cranberry Sandwich: Use slices of leftover turkey, cranberry sauce, lettuce, and mayonnaise to create a tasty sandwich. Toast the bread for extra crunch.
Thanksgiving Pizza: Spread leftover stuffing over a pre-made pizza crust, add leftover mashed potatoes, chopped turkey, and top with shredded cheese. Bake in the oven until crispy and golden brown.
Turkey Pot Pie: Combine leftover turkey, vegetables, and gravy in a baking dish. Cover with a layer of pie crust and bake until golden brown.
Sweet Potato Hash: Dice leftover sweet potatoes and sauté with onions and peppers until golden brown. Serve as a side dish or add a fried egg on top for a hearty breakfast.
Turkey Soup: Combine leftover turkey, vegetables, and stock in a large pot. Simmer until heated through and season with salt and pepper.
Thanksgiving Quesadillas: Use leftover turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce to make quesadillas. Top with shredded cheese and cook in a pan until melted and crispy.
Leftover Turkey Chili: Combine leftover turkey, beans, tomatoes, and chili powder in a pot. Simmer until heated through and serve with cornbread.
Cranberry Muffins: Use leftover cranberry sauce to make delicious muffins. Mix with flour, sugar, and baking powder, and bake in the oven until golden brown.
Turkey Shepherd’s Pie: Layer leftover turkey, vegetables, and mashed potatoes in a baking dish. Top with shredded cheese and bake in the oven until bubbly and golden brown.
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie: Combine leftover pumpkin puree with vanilla yogurt, almond milk, and pumpkin pie spice in a blender. Blend until smooth and enjoy as a tasty breakfast or dessert.
