Need some inspiration for what to do with Thanksgiving leftovers? I’ve rounded up the best, most delicious and creative ways to use Thanksgiving leftovers! The Thanksgiving leftovers recipes are split into categories depending on what you’re trying to use up. I’ve got recipes for Thanksgiving leftovers using multiple leftover ingredients, easy leftover turkey recipes, leftover ham recipes, recipes using leftover mashed potatoes, what to do with leftover stuffing, leftover cranberry sauce recipes, leftover Hawaiian roll recipes, and more! You’ll want to save this article to try more of these ideas next year!
What to do with Thanksgiving leftovers: Recipes using multiple Thanksgiving leftover ingredients
Leftover Thanksgiving Egg Rolls. These egg rolls are an easy way to repurpose your Thanksgiving leftovers in a fun and delicious way. Serve with additional turkey gravy for dipping. Get the Leftover Thanksgiving Egg Rolls recipe on Fab Everyday.
Leftover Thanksgiving Empanadas (easy turkey empanadas recipe). Tired of sandwiches and looking for new Thanksgiving leftovers recipes? These easy turkey empanadas are not only delicious, but a really fun way to use up holiday leftovers. Once you try leftover Thanksgiving empanadas, don’t be surprised if your family wants these every year! Get the Leftover Thanksgiving Empanadas recipe on Fab Everyday.
Leftover Thanksgiving Pizza. This leftover Thanksgiving pizza uses several of your leftovers from the holiday, not just the turkey, and can be easily modified to use more or less of what you have on hand (and what your tastebuds prefer). Get the Leftover Thanksgiving Pizza recipe on Fab Everyday.
Turkey, Brie, and Cranberry Sandwich (delicious Thanksgiving leftover panini recipe). This turkey and Brie sandwich with cranberry recipe is a delicious way to use leftover Thanksgiving ingredients, but it can be made any time of year. The turkey cranberry panini is a mix of tartness from the cranberry sauce, herbs from a quick homemade basil aioli, and nuttiness from the creamy, melty Brie cheese. Get the Turkey, Brie, and Cranberry Sandwich recipe on Fab Everyday.
Thanksgiving Feast Leftover Pie. Transform your festive Thanksgiving leftovers into a delicious encore meal. Get the recipe on Mrs. Madi here.
Thanksgiving Leftovers Bacon and Provolone Pita Pockets. Take the best of your feast and add a few new ingredients to make this mouthwatering sandwich. Get the recipe on Boulder Locavore here.
Holiday Turkey Hash. Some fresh new ingredients are added turning the leftovers into an amazing new recipe. Get the recipe on Boulder Locavore here.
Thanksgiving Casserole. You won’t celebrate holiday leftovers the same way, ever again! Your family is going to swoon for Thanksgiving Casserole. Get the recipe on Glenda Embree Blog here.
Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey Pot Pie. This leftover turkey pot pie turns your extra turkey, green bean casserole, and gravy into a cozy, hearty meal. Get the recipe on Doggone Baking here.
Turkey Sliders with Cranberry Aioli. Made with sweet Hawaiian rolls, tender turkey, your favorite cheese and my delicious cranberry sauce, these turkey sliders are perfect for a quick meal or snack after a busy day of holiday cheer! Get the recipe on Lauren Fit Foodie here.
Leftover Turkey Stew with Mashed Potato Dumplings. This succulent, creamy turkey stew features dumplings made with leftover mashed potatoes as a Thanksgiving leftovers recipe to use up every last morsel of food you slaved over. Get the recipe on Foodess here.
Easy leftover turkey recipes
Easy Turkey Mole. The best way to use up leftovers from Thanksgiving dinner. This rich and decadent sauce when mixed with turkey is transformed into something simply amazing. Get the recipe on Mama Maggie’s Kitchen here.
Turkey Stock. Learn How to Make Turkey Stock using the leftover bones, carcass, neck, and giblets from your Thanksgiving turkey. Use it to make nourishing soups and stews or freeze it for later. Get the recipe on The Forked Spoon here.
Leftover Turkey Quesadillas. Combine leftover turkey meat with gooey melted cheese for a molten taste explosion. So easy to make and utterly addictive. Get the recipe on The Family Food Kitchen here.
Turkey Tetrazzini Casserole. Everyone will love this easy leftover casserole for the perfect quick next day meal! Get the recipe on The Slow Roasted Italian here.
Turkey Bolognese. Here’s a fantastic way to use up leftover turkey, especially after the holidays. This dish easily transforms your leftovers into a delightful new dish everyone will gobble up. Get the recipe on Chew Out Loud here.
Leftover ham recipes
The BEST Slow Cooker Cheesy Potato and Ham Soup. This rich, thick, and creamy soup is a great way to use up leftover holiday ham! Made in your slow cooker, and using shortcuts like frozen hash brown potatoes, this delicious soup requires very little effort on your part. Get The Best Slow Cooker Cheesy Potato Soup with Ham recipe on Fab Everyday.
Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole. This delicious and easy breakfast casserole is a great way to use leftover cooked ham, but you can substitute cooked bacon to change it up. You can also make it the night before so all you have to do is bake it in the morning. Get the Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole recipe on Fab Everyday.
Recipes using leftover mashed potatoes
Fried Mashed Potato Cakes. These fried mashed potato cakes cook up super crispy and are packed with flavor thanks to the sharp cheddar, smoky bacon, and sweet onion. Transform yesterday’s leftovers into today’s star side dish. Get the recipe on Baking Beauty here.
Mashed Potato Pancakes. This recipe results in fluffy, yet crispy pancakes, perfect for a lazy morning or quick side dish! Get the recipe on Evolving Table here.
Cheesy Mashed Potato Casserole. Making a cheesy mashed potato casserole is a great way to use leftover mashed potatoes! This recipe brings your mashed potatoes back to life. Get the recipe on Vegetarian South here.
Mashed Potato Soup. This soup checks all the boxes: it’s rich and creamy, but it’s also super simple and it only takes fifteen minutes to make! Get the recipe on Wholefully here.
Leftover Thanksgiving recipes: What to do with leftover stuffing
Stuffing Waffles. Whether you have leftover stuffing you’re trying to use up, or you just want a new and fun way to serve this traditional holiday side dish, try making stuffing waffles! If desired, serve with gravy and other leftover Thanksgiving sides, like cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, and turkey. Get the instructions for making Stuffing Waffles in this article on Surprising Recipes for Using a Waffle Iron on Fab Everyday.
Leftover cranberry sauce recipes
Cranberry Sauce Quick Bread. This cranberry sauce quick bread uses homemade cranberry sauce and is gluten-free, vegan, allergy-free and perfect for breakfast, brunch, a snack or dessert. Get the recipe on Strength and Sunshine here.
Easy Cranberry Oatmeal Bars. Aromatic vanilla pairs well with bright cranberries and nutty oats in this easy recipe; it’s the perfect way to use leftover cranberry sauce! Get the recipe on An Edible Mosaic here.
Cranberry-Orange Panna Cotta. A delicious, creamy and lightly-sweet orange panna cotta topped with leftover cranberry sauce. Get the Cranberry-Orange Panna Cotta recipe on Fab Everyday.
Cranberry-Brie Bites. This delicious appetizer bite is easier to make than you think, with only four ingredients! It’s a perfect food idea for holiday parties or an option for leftover cranberry sauce recipes. Get the Cranberry-Brie Bites recipe (or check out my similar Rosemary, Cranberry, and Camembert Bites recipe) on Fab Everyday.
Leftover Hawaiian roll recipes
King’s Hawaiian Rolls French Toast Bake. A super easy breakfast bake that’s great to serve on busy holiday mornings when you have hungry guests, or as an idea for leftover Hawaiian roll recipes. King’s Hawaiian rolls give this sweet French toast casserole a little something special. Get the fan-favorite King’s Hawaiian Rolls French Toast Bake recipe on Fab Everyday.
Reuben Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls. This baked Reuben Sliders recipe is done in just 30 minutes! Making Reuben Sliders on Hawaiian rolls gives them a unique flavor and texture compared to a traditional Reuben sandwich. Get the Reuben Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls recipe on Fab Everyday.
Roast Beef Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls. I love a good roast beef sandwich, and I love sweet Hawaiian rolls. The two work together magically for this baked Roast Beef Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls recipe! Hawaiian roll roast beef sliders come together quickly and easily, as they’re assembled together and baked in one batch before cutting and serving. Get the Roast Beef Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls recipe on Fab Everyday.
I hope you found some inspiration for what to do with Thanksgiving leftovers! If you try any of these leftover Thanksgiving recipes, let us know what you think in the comments!
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