20 Inspired Ways to Put Thanksgiving Leftovers to Good Use
Bountiful Thanksgiving leftovers are superexciting on day one, but they get old fast. We've rounded up a variety of creative and generally simple ways to give everything from turkey to cranberry sauce to stuffing a new life.
PS — If you make only one recipe from the bunch, make it the ridiculously-decadent pumpkin pie shake.
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Turkey and Rice Soup
The Thanksgiving leftover: turkey
What to do with it: turkey and rice soup
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Potato Scallion Cakes
The Thanksgiving leftover: mashed potatoes
What to do with it: potato scallion cakes
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Turkey Cranberry Wreath
The Thanksgiving leftovers: turkey and cranberry sauce
What to do with them: turkey-cranberry wreath
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Thanksgiving Leftovers Eggs Benedict
The Thanksgiving leftovers: turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and gravy
What to do with them: Thanksgiving leftovers eggs benedict
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Ross's Moist Maker Sandwich From Friends
The Thanksgiving leftovers: turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and gravy
What to do with them: Ross's moist maker sandwich from Friends
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Spicy Turkey Tacos
The Thanksgiving leftover: turkey
What to do with it: spicy turkey tacos
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Loaded Mashed Potato Croquettes
The Thanksgiving leftover: mashed potatoes
What to do with it: loaded mashed potato croquettes
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Thanksgiving Nachos
The Thanksgiving leftovers: turkey and cranberry sauce
What to do with it: Thanksgiving nachos
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Thanksgiving Turkey Club Sandwich
The Thanksgiving leftovers: turkey and cranberry sauce
What to do with it: Thanksgiving turkey club sandwich
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Pumpkin Pie Shake
The Thanksgiving leftover: pumpkin pie
What to do with it: pumpkin pie shake
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Turkey Pot Pie
The Thanksgiving leftover: turkey
What to do with it: turkey pot pie
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Thanksgiving Egg Rolls With Cranberry Chutney
The Thanksgiving leftovers: turkey, stuffing, and gravy
What to do with it: Thanksgiving egg rolls with cranberry chutney
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Thanksgiving Grilled Cheese
The Thanksgiving leftovers: turkey and cranberry sauce
What to do with them: Thanksgiving grilled cheese
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Turkey, Bacon, and Avocado Ranch Pizza
The Thanksgiving leftover: turkey
What to do with it: turkey, bacon, and avocado ranch pizza
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One-Pot Cheesy Turkey Tamale Pie
The Thanksgiving leftovers: turkey and gravy
What to do with them: one-pot cheesy turkey tamale pie
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Turkey and Cranberry Sauce Quesadillas
The Thanksgiving leftovers: turkey and cranberry sauce
What to do with them: turkey and cranberry sauce quesadillas
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Roasted Turkey Potato-Chip-Stuffed BLAT
The Thanksgiving leftovers: turkey and cranberry sauce
What to do with them: roasted turkey potato-chip-stuffed BLAT
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Thanksgiving Leftovers Dumplings
The Thanksgiving leftovers: turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce
What to do with them: Thanksgiving leftovers dumplings
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Chopped Turkey Salad With Pomegranate, Goat Cheese, and Squash
The Thanksgiving leftover: turkey
What to do with it: chopped turkey salad with pomegranate, goat cheese, and squash