I love Thanksgiving and look forward to it all year, not only because it’s a wonderful day with family, but because I get to eat so many of my favorite foods in one meal. And perhaps the best part of all is that there are often so many leftovers, I don’t have to cook again for a good long while (hallelujah!). That said, even the biggest Turkey Day feast fans get tired of leftovers by Day 3.
As the days wear on, you’ll want to have some leftover turkey recipes that aren’t just sandwiches in your arsenal. Chances are you got tired of those on Day 2. Take your turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, and cranberry sauce up in some crescent roll dough and bake — that’s Budget Bytes’ idea to use up your leftovers.
Add your remaining gravy to the center, cut, and dunk! Pretty much any food combo that’s already yummy somehow tastes even better as an egg roll. Dinners Done Quick’s recipe will teach you how to turn turkey and your favorite sides into a delicious, golden appetizer the next day.
Stuffing, turkey, a little bit of spinach, and plenty of eggs will get you these delicious stuffing muffins, courtesy of Budget Bytes. They’re an easy on-the-go breakfast or quickly reheatable lunch that’s reminiscent of Thanksgiving, but different enough to feel new. Chicken salad fans, guess what?
You can just sub in turkey instead of chicken to make your favorite wraps and sammies. All The Healthy Things’ recipe is herby and crunchy thanks to all the fresh dill, celery, diced red onions, and those leftover pecans from that pie you baked. Simply LaKita is an expert at comfort food recipes, so I trust her leftover turkey and rice soup is every bit as smoky, cozy, and hug-in-a-bowl-worthy as she describes.
Serve it with the remaining rolls and butter from dinner and no one will be disappointed. Thanksgiving food is so good because it’s nostalgic and comforting. If you want to keep that feeling going, turning your leftovers into a turkey pot pie à la Princess Pinky Girl’s recipe is perfect.
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