Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes

Truth be told, it’s the Thanksgiving leftovers that get us excited. (Rule: Make enough so Grandpa gets his beloved Thanksgiving sandwiches.) If you want to push your boundaries beyond the sandwich, here are some fun ideas—from cranberry parfaits to stuffing egg nests.

Day-After Turkey Hash

Here’s a tasty way to use turkey leftovers. Use an 11- to 12-inch skillet to recycle the leftovers from your Thanksgiving or Christmas feast into a breakfast hash.

Stuffing Egg Nests

This recipe uses two ingredients: leftover stuffing and eggs. That’s it! 

Tangy Turkey Salad with Cranberries

This recipe for turkey salad is a nice light option with fantastic flavor. The cranberries add a festive look and taste!

Potato Bread

Use up the mashed potatoes to make this wonderfully soft and flavorful bread! 

Day-After Turkey Soup

What to do with turkey leftovers? Make soup! There’s just nothing like delicious homemade soup from scratch. Add whatever vegetables you have on hand, and you can cook the noodles in the soup.

Turkey Tacos

This recipe for Turkey Tacos makes a basic soft taco, but add or subtract ingredients as you see fit!

Cranberry Parfait

How about using extra cranberry sauce in a yogurt parfait? It’s great for Thanksgiving leftovers!

Turkey and Corn Spoonbread

You may be familiar with corn pudding and cornbread, but do you remember old-fashioned spoonbread? It’s heartier than a soufflé but light enough for a satisfying lunch or supper, especially on a cool autumn day.

Squash Risotto

This squash risotto keeps on going! Use leftover acorn or butternut squash to make rice pancakes the next day.

Cranberry Swirl Coffee Cake

Kids and adults love this—be prepared for lots of requests for the recipe! Serve it with coffee, but also as a snack or dessert.

We hope you enjoy some of these recipe ideas and would love to hear if you try any of them. Enjoy those Thanksgiving leftovers!