By Hannah Muehlberger
Thanksgiving is the best time to break out the food, I mean that’s why people show up to family gatherings, right? It takes time, money, and labor to make a thanksgiving meal, and usually, there are leftovers for weeks. Don’t get me wrong, turkey, stuffing, and potatoes are great, but it is understandable that most people get sick of the same dinner every night for the remainder of November. So, we have rounded up the eight best dishes to make using your Thanksgiving leftovers that don’t involve throwing a sandwich of ingredients together.
- Fried Mashed Potato Balls
2. Thanksgiving Ring
This recipe combines the majority of you
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3. Turkey and Stuffing Quiche
This turkey and stuffing quiche will for sure take care of your leftover…turkey, and stuffing? Just with some pie crust, eggs, seasoning, cheese, and your leftovers, you can create your own quiche, and maybe you can make a little cranberry sauce drizzle if you are feeling fancy.
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4. Grilled Turkey, Brie, and Apple Butter Sandwich with Arugula
Get the recipe here.
5. Stuffing-Stuffed Mushrooms
These mushrooms are just as the title suggests, they are stuffed mushrooms stuffed with your leftover stuffing. Another easy and simple recipe to make that you can have paired with some leftover turkey and gravy. The mushroom will add a nice, smoky, umami flavor to your stuffing that will have you feeling like a true chef.
Get the recipe here.
6. Cranberry Sauce Swirl Pound Cake
7. Turkey and Biscuit Casserole
A nice classic recipe for those who maybe are visiting family after Thanksgiving and maybe forgot they were supposed to bring a food item. Or for those who just need a quick dinner for the week. For whatever your situation, this Turkey and Biscuit Casserole is comfort food at its best. While this recipe is for those who have more time on their hands, there are ways to make the recipe simpler. For example, this recipe includes making your own biscuits, they can easily be substituted for store-bought biscuit dough. No judgment, you just cooked an entire Thanksgiving meal, you deserve the break!
Get the recipe here.
8. Cranberry-Rosemary Julip
This may not be a dish, but it does technically use leftovers, and also, who doesn’t need a nice drink to unwind with after spending all that time with family, I mean cooking… This drink includes your leftover cranberry sauce muddled with some rosemary, sugar, and bourbon. If you find the drink too strong, consider adding some cranberry juice along with it. Get the recipe here.
Don’t spend the remainder of November eating turkey, stuffing, and potatoes for dinner every night, get creative and try some of these recipes that will have both you and your family and friends surprised at how innovative you are with your cooking skills.
Recipe Sources:
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/cranberry-rosemary-julep-4539861
https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a80931/turkey-and-biscuits-casserole-with-lemon-and-dill/
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/stuffing-stuffed-mushrooms-recipe-2104009
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/grilled-turkey-brie-and-apple-butter-sandwich-with-arugula-recipe-1943206
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/turkey-and-stuffing-quiche-3531820
https://www.delish.com/cooking/a22999141/thanksgiving-ring-recipe/
https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a22566735/fried-mashed-potato-balls-recipe/