So you just spent hours cooking the most delicious meal for your family or friends—but now you have all kinds of Thanksgiving leftovers piling up in your fridge. Like, what are you supposed to do with a week’s worth of cooked turkey? Or a vat of mashed potatoes ? […]
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So you just spent hours cooking the most delicious meal for your family or friends—but now you have all kinds of Thanksgiving leftovers piling up in your fridge. Like, what are you supposed to do with a week's worth of cooked turkey? Or a vat of mashed potatoes? Or 40 cans of cranberry sauce? Urghh.
Well, you obviously don't want all this yummy food to go to waste, but you also don't want to eat the same thing everyday. So here's your answer: Get creative. You don't have to eat a slice of turkey breast and a side of sweet potato mash for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the next week. Nope, instead you can have leftover sandwiches, salads, and even pudding.
We've rounded up a list of the 25 best Thanksgiving leftover recipes on the internet, all of which provide innovative methods for using up all your turkey breast.
And ICYMI, leftovers can actually be a pretty solid (and tasty) meal option. "There are plenty of nutritious ways to repurpose leftovers," says New York City-based Marissa Meshulam, RD. From stuffed turkey sandwiches, to veggie-packed frittatas, to plentiful salads, there are legit so many different recipes you can make from your Thanksgiving leftovers.
But first, a pro tip: "I would avoid adding extra oil, since many of the dishes were already prepared with a ton of fats," Meshulam suggests. "Instead, focus on adding in more veggies and balancing dishes with some fat and protein." Got that down? Cool.
Alright, now that your mouth is watering at the thought of cooking up something special with your leftover sitch, it's time to get into the details. The following are the 25 best Thanksgiving leftover recipes on the internet. Happy re-heating.
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