6 Tasty Recipes to Make the Most of Your Thanksgiving Leftovers
Even four days after Thanksgiving, we still have plenty of leftovers to finish. But we're growing tired of eating traditional plates. Instead, we'd much prefer to use our ingredients to create even more unique meals.
Below, discover some of the best recipes to make the most of your leftovers, including cranberry-flavored desserts and turkey-forward nachos.
Cranberry Sauce Muffins by Foxes Love Lemons
Cranberry sauce works well beyond dressing your favorite Thanksgiving meats. Incorporate this underrated tart fruit in your dessert with this recipe from Foxes Love Lemons. You can have the cranberry-infused dessert in four easy steps. It's perfect for a morning breakfast or a midday pick-me-up treat.
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Leftover Stuffing Cakes by Well Plated by Erin
Instead of making sweet pancakes for your next breakfast, consider using your leftover stuffing to have a savory delight. With Well Plated by Erin, you can extend the Thanksgiving flavors by flattening and frying your stuffing and topping it with an egg. It's nutritious and delicious.
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Leftover Turkey Stuffed Peppers by Ahead of Thyme
Are you searching for something less traditional? You'll appreciate these turkey-stuffed peppers by Ahead of Thyme. This recipe uses any bell pepper—orange, yellow or green—and adds vegetables, tomato sauce and more. You'll be surprised how much more flavor you can add to your Thanksgiving dinner.
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Thanksgiving Leftovers Turkey Nachos by Bless Her Heart Y'all
And if you thought stuffed peppers were creative, you'll especially appreciate Bless Her Heart Y'all's turkey nachos. This Football Thursday and Sunday, swap your usual ground beef or pulled chicken for your leftover turkey. You'll also include classic onions, cheese and jalapeños, offering the same enjoyable flavor without cooking fresh meat.
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Turkey Dumpling Stew by Food Network
You can never go wrong with a hearty bowl of soup. Food Network teaches you get use your Thanksgiving leftovers to its highest potential, thanks to this robust blend of seasonings. With parsley, thyme, parsnips and more, you'll have an explosion of flavor inside your mouth in every bite.
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Turkey, Pesto & Broccoli Pasta by EatingWell
It's almost impossible to believe our Thanksgiving leftovers can transform into this colorful pasta. This fusilli pasta has a mixture of pesto, broccoli and tomatoes to brighten things up. Turkey enhances its savory edge further, balanced by lemon juice and grated parmesan.
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