The guests are gone, the house is clean, and you roll yourself out of bed the morning after Thanksgiving to find…so. Much. Leftover. Food. And while leftovers themselves are delicious, there are so many possibilities for taking that extra turkey or potatoes and making something totally original. We’ve got 10 of the best ideas out there for Thanksgiving leftover recipes to use up all that Turkey Day food but still make you feel like you’re tasting something new!
1. Leftover Turkey Pot Pie
Not the pie you were expecting, but the pie you need.
2. Thanksgiving Quesadillas
Is there really any way to make quesadillas that don’t taste good?
3. Turkey Bolognese Pasta
Yes, you can make pasta out of Thanksgiving food.
4. Mashed Potato Biscuits
Because literally everything is made better with mashed potatoes.
5. Turkey Croquettes with Mixed Greens and Cranberry Vinaigrette
Just a fancy way to eat fried turkey without shame.
6. Stuffing Bites
Because all stuffing should be made easier to eat.
7. Turkey Stuffing Gravy Eggs Benedict
Look at the glory of this masterpiece.
8. Turkey Pot Pie Soup
Perfect for staying in and shopping online Black Friday deals…like Love With Food’s!
9. Stuffing/Mashed Potato Waffle Sandwich
No, those aren’t regular waffles. They’re MASHED POTATO waffles.
10. Leftover Pie Shakes
Who needs pie with ice cream on top when you can blend the pie with the ice cream??
What are your favorite Thanksgiving leftover recipes? Tell us in the comments below!
