There’s usually so much food left over, and it’s a pity to throw it away. So get creative and try creating new meals from the leftovers over the next days—or maybe even weeks—if you plan on freezing the leftovers.
What to Do With Thanksgiving Leftovers
While repurposing new dishes from the remains of Turkey Day does require some thought and effort (unless you don’t mind eating turkey sandwiches for a whole week), the results can be quite a pleasant surprise. From leftover stuffing muffins and leftover turkey corn chowder, to turkey dinner hash, ham and potato soup, crack turkey salad and mashed potato bagels, there are plenty of ingenious ideas to use up those tasty leftovers included here. Pick your favorites and get ready to put those leftovers to good use.
Best Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes
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