Looking to repurpose those holiday leftovers? Here are 15 Thanksgiving Leftover Ideas! From cozy soups and casseroles to hearty sandwiches and savory bakes, theseThanksgiving Leftover Ideas will help you repurpose your leftovers into something new and exciting!
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Turkey
Turkey is always the star of the Thanksgiving table, and it’s super easy to repurpose too! Throw it into cozy soups and casseroles or add it to sliders to create hearty new meals that taste anything but boring.
These Turkey Cheese Sliders are a delicious and convenient way to use up those holiday turkey leftovers! With layers of turkey, melty cheese, and a delicious brown butter brushed on top, you will turn that leftover turkey into a whole new meal to feed a crowd!
Ham adds a nice salty, savory touch to any dish and it makes an easy base for making things like breakfast bakes, sliders, or comforting casseroles. Whether you dice it, shred it, or slice it, leftover ham is perfect for throwing together quick meals.
Ham And Cheese Pinwheels
Ham and Cheese Pinwheels are an easy to make snack or appetizer that combines thinly sliced ham and homemade veggie cream cheese in a soft tortilla wrap! Serve for a simple after school snack or bring them to get togethers to feed a crowd!
Not sure what to do with leftover holiday ham? Then make my EASY Ham Fried Rice Recipe! Stir fried veggies, leftover rice and chopped up ham make this ham fried rice a hearty dinner. This recipe features my SECRET ingredient for homemade fried rice that tastes just as good as takeout!
This Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry recipe features savory ham and cheese encased in flaky, buttery layers of puff pastry! Baked to golden perfection, these pastries make for a delicious appetizer, breakfast or snack, perfect for both casual gatherings or formal celebrations!
Leftover mashed potatoes are pure gold when it comes to making easy comfort food recipes. Whether you turn them into gnocchi or a cozy shepherd’s pie, they’re the perfect base for creative and satisfying meals all week long!
Learn how to make Homemade Gnocchi! All you need is three ingredients – flour, egg and leftover mashed potatoes! These homemade potato gnocchi's are soft, fluffy and melt in your mouth tender! Serve them with your favorite tomato sauce or Alfredo!
This Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole recipe features everything you love in a classic baked potato, but in a much more convenient form (hence the casserole dish). Trust me when I say this is a guaranteed hit at the family table!
It doesn't get more comforting or tasty than this homemade Shepherd's Pie! Perfect for cold weather, super filling, and packed with wholesome ingredients like ground beef, peas, carrots, and mashed potatoes.
Don’t let that cranberry sauce go to waste! It’s sweet-tart flavor pairs perfectly in both sweet and savory dishes. Use it as a glaze, add it to baked goods, or use it in appetizers for a fun pop of flavor.
These Cranberry Crumb Bars are a delicious and easy way to put that leftover cranberry sauce to good use! The sweet and buttery, oat-filled crumb topping perfectly complements the tartness of the cranberries for an irresistible flavor combination. You'll want to eat these for breakfast and dessert!
This Cranberry Whipped Feta Dip is a must-have for any holiday spread! Creamy feta and Greek yogurt are blended together and topped with leftover cranberry sauce, crunchy pistachios, and a drizzle of hot honey. It's the perfect way to use up leftovers!
Cranberry Brie Bites are an easy to make holiday appetizer with the perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors! Featuring flaky crescent roll crust topped with creamy brie, tangy cranberry sauce and crunchy pecans for delicious flavor and elegant look!
Cranberry Orange Rolls are about to be your new favorite holiday breakfast! Featuring a soft and fluffy dough infused with orange zest and a tangy cranberry filling, these delightful, seasonally inspired rolls are a family favorite!
These tender, delicious Sweet Potato Biscuits are perfect for the holiday season. This recipe takes a traditional biscuit recipe and adds sweet potato for added flavor, color and tenderness. Serve these biscuits with your holiday ham or turkey for the perfect meal!
These easy Mac and Cheese Cups are the ultimate comfort food! Creamy, cheesy pasta is baked into golden, crispy bites that are perfect for taking to parties, packing in lunchboxes, or even serving for an easy weeknight dinner.
If you're not making your own homemade croutons, then this recipe may just convince you! This is a super simple homemade croutons recipe that instantly levels up any soup or salad. Make a big batch, and enjoy them all week long!
