19 Ways to Reimagine Thanksgiving Leftovers
Have enough leftovers to feed an army? Use these creative recipes to transform your extra food fare into a brand-new appetizer, dinner or dessert.
Have enough leftovers to feed an army? Use these creative recipes to transform your extra food fare into a brand-new appetizer, dinner or dessert.
"These were a nice change of pace for all of my leftover stuffing. My family really, really liked them."
-steichler
"These were simple to make, yet impressive enough that people thought I spent a lot of time on them! You can use Pillsbury croissants in a can if you can't find puff pastry."
-HeyLillie
"These were really good and easy to make! They were nice and crispy on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth creamy on the inside."
-Ackman
"I made this for Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone that tasted it thought it was excellent. It was a new and unexpected way to prepare carrots."
-Wild Squirrel
"Oh-so quick and oh-so fabulous! These were gone before they even cooled off!"
-SusieQue
"A yummy use for leftover turkey! The long bake time allows the rosemary flavor to sort of 'infuse' the whole casserole. I also loved the cheesiness!"
-*Parsley*
"These are so delicious. My kids inhaled them for breakfast the day after Thanksgiving."
-LonghornMama
"These were so moist and delicious. I want to make an extra casserole just so that I can make more."
-lizzie_sue
"Oh my goodness, this is one amazing dish! I'm a tiny bit obsessed with chicken and stuffing, so I knew this was going to be a hit. Made exactly as the recipe stated and it turned out great!"
-anniesnomsblog
Boursin cheese makes this dish a snap to prepare because its silky texture blends effortlessly with the warm rice — just add and stir!
"These were super tasty and such a great way to use leftover mashed potatoes."
-Rebekah of SFD
"This recipe is adaptable, delicious and very handy for Thanksgiving leftovers."
-Zurie
"My family absolutely loved this recipe! The soup was perfect for leftover turkey. This was the perfect meal for healthy eaters."
-Gwendolyns
"This was so easy to make and the results were truly outstanding. Every piece was gobbled up by my family and they wanted more!"
-xanthe
"Who knew that leftover mashed potatoes are the secret to the perfect meatloaf? This is one of the best meatloaves I've tried."
-evelyn/athens
"Wonderful muffins! I had some extra mashed sweet potatoes after making another recipe and they were perfect for these muffins. They are sweet with lots of flavor, and pretty healthy too."
-Karen67
"This is a beautiful and tasty recipe. Even my husband, who can be picky when it comes to his vegetables, really enjoyed it."
-Yia Yia
"My whole family loved the soup. I didn't change anything except that I didn't have fresh sage so I substituted with parsley."
-happysunflower36