Don’t Want to Waste Thanksgiving Leftovers?
Revisit my post from last year, Turkey all the time!
Enjoy these 10 dish ideas to eat up your Thanksgiving favorites without getting bored.
Breakfast: Turkey-Egg Biscuits
Layer leftover turkey, fried eggs, cheese, and even gravy inside warmed biscuits.
Lunch: Turkey Wraps
Roll turkey, mustard or mayo, and chopped spinach in to a whole-wheat wrap.
Afternoon Snack: Pumpkin Pie Treats
Top leftover pumpkin or apple pie with whipped topping and leftover cranberry sauce.
Dinner: Turkey Shepard’s Pie
Combine stuffing, gravy, chopped turkey, and vegetables in a 2 or 3 quart baking dish. Top with mashed potatoes or pureed sweet potatoes. Bake at 325F until warmed through.
Late-Night Snack: Turkey-Cranberry Sandwich
Using leftover biscuits or bread, stack cheese slices and turkey then top with cranberry sauce. Serve cold.
Breakfast in Bed: Biscuits & Jam
Toast leftover biscuits and top with cranberry sauce or sweet potatoes.
Next-Day Lunch: Hot Turkey Sandwiches
Simmer turkey and gravy in a small saucepan. Spoon over biscuits or a layer of stuffing. Top with mashed potatoes and more gravy.
Super Snack: Sweet Potato Pie
Puree sweet potatoes with maple syrup, cinnamon, and butter. Pour into a prepared pie crust. Bake until warmed through and golden brown. Top with whipped topping or cranberry sauce.
Dinnertime Side Dish: Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Stir leftover corn, peas, and other vegetables into mashed potatoes. Top with butter or gravy.
Dessert For Two: Pie Crust Mix-Up
Scoop pieces, crust and all, into champagne flutes or dessert dishes, mixing flavors. Create layers with whipped topping and cranberry sauce or sweet potatoes.