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.
Table of Contents
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. Vegan Thanksgiving Leftovers Bowl

Source: Live Eat Learn
9. 30-Minute Leftover Sweet Potato and Turkey Enchilada Skillet

Source: Ambitious Kitchen
10. Mini Sweet Potato Galettes

Source: Whisk It Real Gud
11. Homemade Gnocchi with Leftover Mashed Potatoes

Source: The Art of Doing Stuff
12. Turkey Enchiladas

Source: Gimme Some Oven
13. Cheesy Breakfast Stuffing Cakes

Source: By Erin Clarke of Well Plated
14. Leftover Turkey Cranberry Melts

Source: Two Peas and Their Pod
15. Thanksgiving Leftover Breakfast Hash

Source: Lexi’s Clean Kitchen
16. Arugula Pesto Turkey Tartine

Source: What’s Gaby Cooking
17. Vegetarian Meatloaf and Cranberry Thanksgiving Leftover Sandwich

Source: Jessica in the Kitchen
18. Leftover Turkey Corn Chowder

Source: Show Me The Yummy
19. Cranberry Sauce Crumble Bars

Source: Whisk It Real Gud
20. Cheesy Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes

Source: Just a Taste
21. 30-Minute Lighter Stovetop Turkey Tetrazzini

Source: Savory Nothings
22. Turkey Pot Pie

Source: Sugar Spun Run
23. Cran Turkey Enchiladas

Source: Belly Full
24. Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Pesto Panini

Source: Chungah Rhee | Damn Delicious
25. Curry Turkey Pot Pie with Homemade Butter Crust

Source: Foodie Crush
26. Easy 30-Minute Turkey Noodle Soup

Source: Averie Cooks
27. Leftover Thanksgiving Ham Cobb Salad

Source: Chungah Rhee | Damn Delicious
28. Leftover Cranberry Sauce Parfaits

Source: By Erin Clarke of Well Plated
29. Day-After-Thanksgiving Rye Steam Buns

Source: My Name is Yeh
30. 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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