So last week, I met this guy. I was out with some friends, and he was CUTE — we made it through a bit of small talk, but then found ourselves in a bit of a conversational lag. Naturally, with the holiday just around the corner, he steered the conversation to a safe, easy topic: “What’s your favorite Thanksgiving food?”
Now, if I was a normal person, I would’ve giggled coquettishly, batted my eyelashes, and said something adorable like “I love turkey with just a touch of cranberry sauce,” while simultaneously stroking his arm and moving on to discuss his biceps. I, however, am not a normal person — after making a rather guttural sound of excitement, I declared, “STUFFING. Definitely the stuffing. No, wait, do sweet potatoes count? How about the corn? Oh, also my Grandma makes great rolls. Oh and the PIE!”
If you couldn’t tell, I love Thanksgiving food. And who doesn’t? Thanksgiving brings out all our inner Ina Gartens, and it’s some of the best food we eat all year. The sad part, though? It only gets to happen ONE day a year. ONE.
But fear not! There’s a way to solve this sad problem. Instead of simply enjoying Thanksgiving fare for one little meal, you can use your leftovers in creative ways for days to come. Here, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite ways to utilize those Ina-worthy dishes. Perhaps I should bring one next time I see that cute guy — you know, to redeem myself.
1. Turkey, Smashed Avocado,Cranberry, Brie and Mashed Potato Waffle Melts
Source: Half Baked Harvest
2. 10-Minute Turkey Salad Sandwiches
Source: The Everygirl
3. Loaded Turkey Panini
Source: Pinch of Yum
4. Thanksgiving Leftovers Croque Madame
Source: Half Baked Harvest
5. Turkey Tortilla Soup
Source: What’s Gaby Cooking
6. Grilled Turkey & Brie Cranwich
Source: The Brewer & The Baker
7. Turkey Apple Brie Flatbread
Source: My Suburban Kitchen
8. Homemade Gnocchi with Leftover Mashed Potatoes
Source: The Art of Doing Stuff
9. Turkey Enchiladas
Source: Gimme Some Oven
10. Thanksgiving Leftover Breakfast Hash
Source: Lexi’s Clean Kitchen
11. Arugula Pesto Turkey Tartine
Source: What’s Gaby Cooking
12. Leftover Turkey Corn Chowder
Source: Show Me The Yummy
13. Cheesy Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes
Source: Just a Taste
14. 30-Minute Lighter Stovetop Turkey Tetrazzini
Source: Savory Nothings
15. Turkey Pot Pie
Source: Sugar Spun Run
16. Cran Turkey Enchiladas
Source: Belly Full
17. Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Pesto Panini
Source: Chungah Rhee | Damn Delicious
18. Easy 30-Minute Turkey Noodle Soup
Source: Averie Cooks
19. Leftover Thanksgiving Ham Cobb Salad
Source: Chungah Rhee | Damn Delicious
20. Leftover Sweet Potato Turkey Bake
Source: The Toasted Pine Nut
How do you repurpose leftovers? Share your tips or recipes in the comments below!
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