13 Kid-Friendly Recipes For Thanksgiving Leftovers
Happy Thanksgiving! The smell of turkey in the oven and the sound of football on TV can only mean that the Thanksgiving feast is about to begin! We're grateful for you, our readers, the whole year through and wish you and your families a wonderful holiday!
Once the meal is through, and your dishwasher is humming, a mama's thoughts often turn to all of the leftovers crowding her fridge. Don't fret. We've got seven kid-friendly Thanksgiving leftover recipes that will keep everyone full throughout the weekend (and free up some space before the school week resumes on Monday!). Sources: Giggles Galore, Gimme Some Oven, and Foxes Love Lemons
Thanksgiving Waffles
A perfect blend of savory and sweet, Foxes Love Lemons's Thanksgiving waffles are a great dish for your Black Friday brunch.
Potato Turkey Balls
We know that kids love to eat with their hands, and while they were probably encouraged to use silverware at the family dinner, these potato turkey balls are all about the hands!
Thanksgiving Sandwich
For some, a Thanksgiving sandwich is even better than the meal itself. Kids will love the idea of seeing turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce on a roll. For those who need some inspiration, these chef-directed recipes should help!
Thanksgiving Sushi Rolls
Everything is OK in moderation, but these sushi rolls take the grand Thanksgiving meal and serve it up in guilt-free portions!
Turkey Quesadillas
Try ooey-gooey turkey and cranberry sauce quesadillas for a south-of-the-border spin on the traditional day-after leftovers sandwich.
Turkey Chili
If cold weather blew in with the holiday, mama may want to warm everyone up with some turkey chili to finish up the bird.
The Ultimate Thanksgiving Panini
Not every turkey sandwich has to be cold! Pearls on a String's festive panini are perfect for a cool November afternoon.
Turkey Lasagna
Everything tastes good smothered in cheese, and leftover turkey is no exception. Chop up the leftover bird and work it into a turkey lasagna the whole family can enjoy!
Turkey Enchiladas
Give your leftover bird a Mexican twist with a little help from Gimme Some Oven.
Sweet Potato Biscuits
Finished the turkey, but have leftover sweet potatoes? No worries! Weelicious's Catherine McCord has an easy sweet potato biscuit recipe that the kids can even help bake!
Pumpkin Spinach Smoothie
Use up that leftover pie filling to create Pearls on a String's tasty and nutritious smoothie.
Turkey Sandwich With Chipotle Cranberry Sauce
Give your turkey sandwich a sweet but spicy kick with this chipotle cranberry sauce from Giggles Galore.
Teriyaki Turkey Pizza
Rather than order pizza the day after Thanksgiving, use your leftovers to create Foxes Love Lemons's kid-friendly pie.