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.
Turkey and Rice Soup
The Thanksgiving leftover: turkey [1]
What to do with it: turkey and rice soup [2]
Potato Scallion Cakes
The Thanksgiving leftover: mashed potatoes [3]
What to do with it: potato scallion cakes [4]
Turkey Cranberry Wreath
The Thanksgiving leftovers: turkey [5] and cranberry sauce [6]
What to do with them: turkey-cranberry wreath [7]
Thanksgiving Leftovers Eggs Benedict
The Thanksgiving leftovers: turkey [8], stuffing [9], mashed potatoes [10], cranberry sauce [11], and gravy [12]
What to do with them: Thanksgiving leftovers eggs benedict [13]
Ross's Moist Maker Sandwich From Friends
The Thanksgiving leftovers: turkey [14], stuffing [15], cranberry sauce [16], and gravy [17]
What to do with them: Ross's moist maker sandwich from Friends [18]
Spicy Turkey Tacos
The Thanksgiving leftover: turkey [19]
What to do with it: spicy turkey tacos [20]
Loaded Mashed Potato Croquettes
The Thanksgiving leftover: mashed potatoes [21]
What to do with it: loaded mashed potato croquettes [22]
Thanksgiving Nachos
The Thanksgiving leftovers: turkey [23] and cranberry sauce [24]
What to do with it: Thanksgiving nachos [25]
Thanksgiving Turkey Club Sandwich
The Thanksgiving leftovers: turkey [26] and cranberry sauce [27]
What to do with it: Thanksgiving turkey club sandwich [28]
Pumpkin Pie Shake
The Thanksgiving leftover: pumpkin pie [29]
What to do with it: pumpkin pie shake [30]
Turkey Pot Pie
The Thanksgiving leftover: turkey [31]
What to do with it: turkey pot pie [32]
Thanksgiving Egg Rolls With Cranberry Chutney
The Thanksgiving leftovers: turkey [33], stuffing [34], and gravy [35]
What to do with it: Thanksgiving egg rolls with cranberry chutney [36]
Thanksgiving Grilled Cheese
The Thanksgiving leftovers: turkey [37] and cranberry sauce [38]
What to do with them: Thanksgiving grilled cheese [39]
Ham Cobb Salad
The Thanksgiving leftover: ham [40]
What to do with it: ham cobb salad [41]
Turkey, Bacon, and Avocado Ranch Pizza
The Thanksgiving leftover: turkey [42]
What to do with it: turkey, bacon, and avocado ranch pizza [43]
One-Pot Cheesy Turkey Tamale Pie
The Thanksgiving leftovers: turkey [44] and gravy [45]
What to do with them: one-pot cheesy turkey tamale pie [46]
Turkey and Cranberry Sauce Quesadillas
The Thanksgiving leftovers: turkey [47] and cranberry sauce [48]
What to do with them: turkey and cranberry sauce quesadillas [49]
Roasted Turkey Potato-Chip-Stuffed BLAT
The Thanksgiving leftovers: turkey [50] and cranberry sauce [51]
What to do with them: roasted turkey potato-chip-stuffed BLAT [52]
Thanksgiving Leftovers Dumplings
The Thanksgiving leftovers: turkey [53], stuffing [54], and cranberry sauce [55]
What to do with them: Thanksgiving leftovers dumplings [56]
Chopped Turkey Salad With Pomegranate, Goat Cheese, and Squash
The Thanksgiving leftover: turkey [57]
What to do with it: chopped turkey salad with pomegranate, goat cheese, and squash [58]