Thanksgiving hasn’t even arrived yet, and already I’m talking leftovers. That’s because leftovers are the best part of the holiday, even better, in my opinion, than the meal itself. Pumpkin pie never tasted so good as when spooned straight out of the pie plate the morning after. Turkey, cold from the fridge, is at its finest layered up with stuffing and cranberry sauce onto a ridiculous sandwich. And mashed potatoes patted into little cakes and browned in a hot skillet? Yes, please. To help you take full advantage of every post-Thanksgiving morsel, I’ve gathered up eight Thanksgiving leftovers recipes. Perhaps one or more will come in handy this Friday when you are staring down a fridge full of goodies.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
LEFTOVER PIE DOUGH = CINNAMON SUGAR PINWHEEL COOKIES
Recipe on Mom’s Kitchen Handbook
LEFTOVER TURKEY = TURKEY, GREENS & GRUYERE SANDWICHES
Recipe on Mom’s Kitchen Handbook
Leftover Stuffing = Stuffing Scotch Egg
LEFTOVER TURKEY BONES = TURKEY BROTH
Recipe on Mom’s Kitchen Handbook
LEFTOVER MASHED POTATOES = ENGLISH COTTAGE PIE
Leftover Potato Peels = Potato Peel Latkes
Recipe on Mom’s Kitchen Handbook
LEFTOVER SWEET POTATOES = SWEET POTATO, GREEN ONION BISCUITS
Recipe on Heather Christo
LEFTOVER PUMPKIN PUREE = LOW-FAT PUMPKIN PIE MILKSHAKE
Recipe on Mom’s Kitchen Handbook
You can find more ideas for leftover pumpkin puree by heading here.
Comments
11.24.2014 at7:32 AM #
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
I don’t know if it’s just me, but my family never seems to have many leftovers! We always just make enough for that day! Haha!
11.24.2014 at7:32 AM #
Katie Morford
Leftovers are the best part! Maybe make a little extra this year 🙂
11.24.2014 at8:57 AM #
Heather Christo
Looks great! Thank you so much for the link love!!
11.24.2014 at8:57 AM #
Katie Morford
It’s a beautiful photo and can’t wait to make them.
11.24.2014 at8:57 AM #
Meg
GORGEOUS photos today, and fab ideas!
11.24.2014 at8:57 AM #
Katie Morford
Thanks Meg. Can’t claim all the photos…some are the work of fellow foodies!
11.24.2014 at9:10 AM #
Meal Makeover Mom Janice
So many great ideas. Thanks for including our Enchiladas with Pumpkin Sauce!
11.24.2014 at9:10 AM #
Katie Morford
That pumpkin sauce sounds so delicious and such a clever way to use pumpkin.
11.24.2014 at10:01 AM #
Jessica @ Nutritioulicious
I’m totally with you on leftovers – love ’em! Great ideas here!
11.25.2014 at1:30 PM #
Kate
The lack of leftovers is the only bad part of going to a restaurant each year for the holiday. All those of us in the family who prepare the rest of the year’s holiday meals, however, will never, ever turn down my husband’s uncle’s invitation to eat out on Thanksgiving! I might have to buy some pumpkin to try out the enchiladas and milkshake recipes, though.
11.25.2014 at1:30 PM #
Katie Morford
My mom has been known to cook a turkey breast and mashed potatoes the day after Thanksgiving when she has been a guest elsehwere and has no leftovers to play with. Canned pumpkin sounds like a whole lot less work, though 🙂
Enjoy your holiday!
11.27.2014 at6:45 AM #
Suzanne Holt
The only problem with this post? Figuring out which recipe to make first. A great compilation! Thanks for putting all of these together. Pinned to my “Taste of Fall” board.
11.27.2014 at6:45 AM #
Katie Morford
Thanks Suzanne. I’ll have to check out your Pinterest Board. Enjoy your leftovers!
11.28.2014 at4:19 AM #
Lori
The recipes look amazing! We are delaying Thanksgiving until Saturday–I think it’s the first time ever, but I had a husband down with a fever and didn’t want to share germs! I can’t wait to try these out!
11.28.2014 at4:19 AM #
Katie Morford
Hope he’s on the mend. Lucky you…you still have Thanksgiving dinner to look forward to!