Home Recipes 21 Genius Recipes for Thanksgiving Leftovers By susie foresmanNovember 26, 2020 Search more like this comfort-foodstir-fryfootballhands-onhow-toready-to-gorecipe-ideasturkeyrecipestuffcranberry-saucepiepotatocasserole Read next Recipes The Best Organic Clothes for Babies & Toddlers Recipes 45 Pumpkin Carving Designs That’ll Wow the Neighborhood Recipes Target’s Best Holiday Deals Start Sooner Than You Think Recipes This Larger Than Life Mister Rogers Monument is Exactly What the World Needs Recipes Want a Free Donut on Halloween? Here’s How to Get One from Krispy Kreme That 25-lb. Thanksgiving turkey might have seemed like a good idea when you bought it, but the mountain of leftovers in its wake might not seem so appealing. Transform your Thanksgiving leftovers with these recipes. We’re talking turkey recipes for leftovers, recipes with mash potato leftovers and everything in between. Scroll down to see them all, from loaded nachos to shepherd’s pie. photo: Greens & Chocolate Turkey Tetrazzini Transform your leftover turkey into the ultimate comfort food inspired by Greens & Chocolate. Egg noodles, turkey and mushrooms are bathed in a deliciously cheesy sauce, then it’s all topped with crunchy breadcrumbs. Click here to get the recipe. photo: Sweet Phi Breakfast Sandwiches Your Black Friday breakfast is all set, thanks to Sweet Phi. A basic turkey sandwich is upgraded with a few Thanksgiving-inspired upgrades. Get all the details by clicking here. photo: Connoisseurus Veg Cheesy Mashed Potato Pancakes Turkey Day leftovers aren’t just for meat eaters! Take inspiration from Connoisseurs Veg to whip up this vegetarian-friendly dish with your leftover mashed potatoes. We’re drooling over that perfectly crispy crust. Click here to grab the recipe. photo: The Flavor Bender Thanksgiving Leftover Strata This amazing leftover strata from The Flavor Bender will knock out a bunch of leftovers at one time: turkey, gravy, cranberry sauce and bread. There’s also cheese, greens and bacon in there for good measure. Get all the details by clicking here. photo: Whitney Bond Buffalo Turkey Grilled Cheese When in doubt, add buffalo sauce! This simple idea from Whitney Bond is a great way to refresh those leftovers. Plus, you can sneak some veggies in for crunch. Click here to get the recipe. photo: Bless Her Heart Y’all Turkey Nachos These nachos from Bless Her Heart Y’all are the perfect accompaniment for those post-Thanksgiving football games or movie nights. With plenty of melty cheese and veggies, they’re also a nice change of pace from typical holiday food. To get the recipe, click here. photo: The Cook Report Turkey Noodle Soup Put all that turkey to good use by whipping up a delicious batch of this turkey noodle soup from The Cook Report. It’ll definitely be lighter than your Thanksgiving feast was, but it’s still packed with flavor thanks to ingredients like tahini, miso and soy sauce. To get the recipe, click here. photo: Simple Seasonal Cheesy Cranberry, Bacon and Turkey Sliders These drool-worthy sliders from Simple Seasonal can knock out three types of leftovers at once: dinner rolls, cranberry sauce and turkey. If you’ve got guests sticking around on Black Friday and beyond, this is the perfect way to feed a crowd. Click here to grab the recipe. photo: Make-Ahead Meal Mom Thanksgiving Dinner Casserole When you’re so sick of turkey you can’t even look at it anymore, that’s when you should prep this genius casserole from Make-Ahead Meal Mom. Once it’s assembled, just throw it in the freezer, and it’s ready to go once you’re ready for a mini Thanksgiving feast in a month or two. Get all the details by clicking here. photo: Whitney Bond Cranberry Turkey Mozzarella Pull-Apart Bread This pull-apart bread from Whitney Bond is the stuff of snacking dreams. Sourdough bread is filled with mozzarella cheese, turkey and cranberry sauce, then baked until it’s melty and delicious. Drooling yet? Click here to get your hands on the recipe. photo: Trampling Rose Turkey and Stuffing Hash Turkey’s not just for dinner! Take inspiration from Trampling Rose and make a yummy turkey and stuffing hash for breakfast. Topped with leftover gravy and eggs, it’s a delicious way to repurpose your holiday feast. To get the recipe, click here. photo: Bless Her Heart Y’all Turkey Teriyaki Stir-Fry For a super easy 15-minute dinner, whip up this stir-fry from Bless Her Heart Y’all using the last of your turkey. Made with rice noodles, a quick sauce and whatever veggies you have on hand, it’s also a light meal that tastes great after days of heavy eating. To get the recipe, click here. photo: FoodNetwork.com Waffled Brunch FoodNetwork.com devised this clever way to use your leftovers for brunch the next morning. Simply fill the waffle iron with stuffing, and you've got yourself a stuffing waffle in just four to six minutes. For the full how-to, click over to FoodNetwork.com. photo: Leah Nolan Thanksgiving Leftover Bagel Sandwiches For a hearty breakfast or lunch, pair your leftover turkey with pesto and cranberries to make this drool-worthy bagel sandwich from Glitter and Bubbles. Topped off with cream cheese and butter lettuce, it’s sure to be a winning combination. Click here to get the recipe. photo: The Skinny Fork Turkey and Wild Rice Soup Warm up with a big bowl of turkey and wild rice soup. This recipe from The Skinny Fork is hearty but healthy, not to mention the perfect weeknight dinner for picky kids. Click here to get the scoop. photo: Juanita's Cocina White Turkey Chili Try out a twist on your classic chili with this recipe from Juanita's Cocina. It's easy to adjust to your family's tastes, making it spicier or milder as needed. Click here to grab the recipe. photo: Kalyn's Kitchen Shepherd's Pie Casserole Turn your feast into a classic comfort food dish. The best part? This version of shepherd's pie from Kalyn's Kitchen is lightened up with a cauliflower garlic topping rather than mashed potatoes. To snag the recipe, click here. photo: Girl in the Little Red Kitchen Orange Cranberry Muffins We're always left with half a bag of fresh cranberries after Thanksgiving, and now we've finally found the perfect use for them: these tasty muffins from Girl in the Little Red Kitchen. To get the recipe, click here. photo: Jelly Toast Thanksgiving Leftover Pizza We've never seen a pizza quite like this before! With cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and turkey, this recipe from Jelly Toast is bound to become a new after-Thanksgiving tradition for your family. Get the recipe by clicking here. photo: A Family Feast Turkey and Stuffing Turnovers These turnovers look pretty impressive (read: hard to make), but they'll actually come together quickly with the help of frozen puff pastry sheets. Fill the pastry with turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and gravy, and you'll have a mini feast ready in no time. Check out the recipe at A Family Feast. photo: A Taste of Madness Turkey Pot Pie When in doubt, make a pie! A pot pie, that is. Cathleen over at A Taste of Madness came up with a delicious solution to those turkey leftovers. All it takes is some prepared pie crusts, butter, and you'll have a completely different meal in 60 minutes. Check out the full recipe by clicking here. —Susie Foresman with Jesseca Stenson For more great recipe ideas, click here! Featured image: Pro Church Media via Unsplash RELATED STORIES: 12 Pumpkin Pie Recipes to Cap Off Your Thanksgiving Feast Genius Ideas to Keep Them Busy the ENTIRE Thanksgiving Week 17 Incredible Thanksgiving Desserts (That Aren’t Pie)
