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    Home » Meat » Turkey

    25+ Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes

    Published: Sep 4, 2020 · Modified: Aug 3, 2022 by Ashley Havecker

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    This is a round-up of all 25+ of my favorite Thanksgiving leftover recipes.

    Thanksgiving is a great time for families and friends to come together and remember all the things that they are thankful for.

    I can honestly say if I were to make a list, it would be too long because every day is a blessing. My goal every day is to be 1% better than I was the day before. With that being said, most of the time, it is to have more patience with dealing with two toddlers that are going through the "threenager" phase.

    Now that Thanksgiving will be over, often we have made way too much food, and after day three you are sick of eating the same thing over and over. So, here are some of the best recipes that looked amazing and easy to try.

    Breakfast Ideas:

    We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, or so they say. Here are some great ideas to try and use up some of those leftovers, so they don't go to waste.

    leftover cranberry sauce oatmeal
    A delicious recipe for any meal Holiday Turkey Hash uses turkey, stuffing and gravy from Thanksgiving or Christmas meals along with other fresh ingredients for an easy recipe you'll love! Serve it over mashed potatoes to use more leftovers! #turkey #hash #Thanksgiving #leftovers #easyrecipe
    These Fried Turkey Waffles with Bacon and Maple are a fun way to use up Christmas or Thanksgiving leftovers. If fried chicken and waffles is one of your favorite breakfasts, then you are going to love these turkey waffles! The turkey is fried in bacon grease and served on maple syrup drenched waffles with crispy bacon and creamy avocado. If you are looking for ideas for what to do with leftover turkey then this recipe is going to make your mornings a whole lot better. #leftoverturkey #brunch
    Raw Winter Kasha Porridge | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 A cozy Raw Winter Kasha Porridge for when you're looking for some wholesome nourishment to start your day! With seasonal flavors and homemade cranberry sauce, this gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free breakfast is sure to be a new favorite!
    Potato Pancakes with Leftover Mashed Potatoes is a good use of your leftover mashed potatoes, or when you want to make a fun twist on standard mashed potatoes. #potatopancakes #mashedpotatopancakes #leftoverpotatopancakes #easypotatopancakes #glutenfreepotatopancakes #howtomakepotatopancakes #glutenfree #potatocakes

    Appetizer Ideas:

    Some say we should have two snacks a day. I am sure they mean healthy ones, so here are some, but others are to prevent waste.

    Easy Cranberry Baked Brie Recipe: Fancy and delicious 15-minute holiday appetizer your guests would love. Creamy, gooey, runny-centered baked brie topped with cranberry sauce, roasted pecans and thyme. #brierecipe #cranberrybakedbrie #bakedbrierecipe #easyappetizer #brie | happykitchen.rocks
    You are going to want to make extra food, just to make these delicious Air Fryer Turkey Croquettes with Thanksgiving or Christmas leftovers.

    Main Dish & Side Dish Ideas:

    The main dish is the first dish of a meal, in which the meal is built around. It is usually a meat or something like a casserole with chicken, turkey, or beef in it and accompanied by one or more side dishes. A side dish is a food item meant to accompany the main dish.

    Turkey Turnover Recipe. Leftover turkey never tasted so good! Make great use of leftover turkey (or chicken) with this fast and easy to make Turkey Turnover recipe.
    Leftover Turkey Tetrazzini Casserole
    Collage of turkey, bacon and cheddar sliders in pan and on a plate
    These sweet cornbread holiday morning muffins use up your leftover cranberry sauce, come together quickly, but can also be made ahead and frozen for an easy and festive breakfast or brunch. They make a great on-the-go breakfast and lunchbox snack as well! #cornbread #sweet #muffin #cranberry #leftover #cranberrysauce
    Creole Turkey Chili
    Thanksgiving turkey egg roll collage
    This is SO easy and SO good. Made this with my turkey leftovers a few times now and am impressed every time.
    Cooking Thanksgiving leftovers? Then you'll love easy Thanksgiving leftover recipes like this Turkey Apricot Rice Salad! It's a gluten free salad recipe that's a handy way to use Thanksgiving leftovers. It's also diabetic friendly. #recipe #easy #recipeoftheday #healthyrecipes #glutenfree #easyrecipes #salad #turkey #thanksgiving #apricot #rice #diabeticfriendly #healthy #leftovers #thanksgivingleftovers
    Got too much turkey? Make Leftover Turkey Enchilada Casserole! Try this turkey enchilada casserole recipe after Thanksgiving. This gluten free enchilada casserole recipe also works with many types of meats like shredded pork, beef, or ground taco meat. #turkey #thanksgiving #thanksgiving recipes #tacotuesday #taconight #casserole #mexicanfood #onepot #leftovers #recipe #easy #recipeoftheday #glutenfree #easyrecipes #enchiladas
    Turkey Ranch Mac-n-Cheese Recipe - Ottawa Mommy Club : Ottawa Mommy Club
    Turkey Salad Panini with Cranberries and Pecans
    Leftover Turkey and Pear Pizza Recipe
    Easy Leftover Turkey Casserole Recipe With Mayonnaise - Trying to decide what to do with leftover turkey? Make this easy leftover turkey casserole recipe with mayonnaise. Common ingredients & 10 mins prep!

    Soups & Stew Ideas:

    Soups and stews have common essential elements: they are both a combination of vegetables, meat, cooked in liquid. What sets these two dishes apart is the amount of fluid that is used for each. Soups have much more liquid, and stews usually contain much less.

    This easy turkey noodle soup is one I've been making for years and years!  Tender turkey and vegetables with rotini noodles in a delicious tomato broth. This homemade turkey noodle soup is one of our all time favorites and the perfect way to enjoy leftover turkey!
    This gluten free Leftover Turkey Soup with Sweet Potatoes and Peas is naturally gluten free and the perfect way to use up that leftover turkey and carcass!#turkeysoup #glutenfreesoup #thanksgivingsoup #leftoverturkey
    Not sure what to do with all the turkey leftovers? Why not make a yummy leftover turkey stew in the slow cooker crock pot!
    Instant Pot Recipes | Instant Pot Turkey Wild Rice Soup recipe from RecipeThis.com
    This leftover turkey Instant Pot Ramen is the perfect way to use that leftover turkey, or just a way to make a healthier bowl of ramen. Fresh turkey bone broth, spicy chili sauce and cubes of Velveeta are what makes this cheesy turkey ramen the BEST EVER. Healthy ramen made with turkey bone broth and leftover turkey is just so nourishing and comforting! #turkeyramen #ramennoodle #bestramen #healthyramen #ramen #iloveramen #homemaderamen via @Went Here 8 This

    In Conclusion:

    I never thought I would find so many tasty looking recipes that I can do with all my Thanksgiving recipes. Out of the millions out there on the internet, these ones appeared to be the ones that I thought would be great for all. With not too many things that you would have to go out and purchase.

    If you had to choose which one are you most excited about trying?

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    About Ashley Havecker

    My name is Ashley Havecker. I'm a self-taught cook with decades of experience. It's a bonding experience when family and friends can gather together for a meal. This simple yet powerful bonding is why I’ve built Saving Mealtime to make mealtime more convenient and a precious time of day.

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    1. Greg Yupe

      September 15, 2020 at 12:05 pm

      Ne'er knew this, appreciate it for letting me know.

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