Got leftovers? Wondering what to do with them? Sixty-two percent of Americans believe that turkey is the star of the Thanksgiving leftover recipe show, while 46% believe it’s a combination of stuffing and mashed potatoes.
If you’re part of the two-thirds of the population who agree that, however you slice it, turkey day leftovers are better than the original meal, you’ll be thankful for these 9 Thanksgiving leftover recipes. Spoiler alert: some of them involve pumpkin pie!
Easy Thanksgiving leftover meals that take no time at all
Kid-friendly recipes to make from turkey day leftovers
Is there a discerning eater in your family? If so, then you know getting them to try anything beyond dinner rolls and macaroni and cheese is a challenge. Mix things up with these picky-kids-friendly recipe ideas that are fast, fun, and filling.
7. One issue kids may have with your favorite Thanksgiving leftover recipe is that it’s too much like the main event. Turkey is fine on Thursday, but who really wants to eat it the same way three days in a row?
Mix it up with this flavorful Turkey Pesto Panini — you don’t even need a panini-maker or sandwich press to create this at home. Simply place the sandwich in a cast iron skillet and mash it down with a plain-old spatula. Easy-peasy!
8. Keep little hands busy while you peruse online holiday deals on Black Friday. This hands-on dessert is just what you need, if you have any pie left over.
These two-ingredient Pumpkin Pie Minis use store-bought pies and cookie cutters to create adorable one-bite desserts the whole family will love. Just be sure to work out who gets to spray on the whipped topping before they begin.
9. While they’re nacho typical Thanksgiving leftover recipe, a platter full of Thanksgiving food nachos could be a fun way to encourage a choosy eater.
Blue Apron Chef Alex Saggiomo suggests adding a bit of diced jalapeno to your cranberry sauce to finish off your Thanksgiving nacho platter.
“Mashed potatoes, shredded turkey, stuffing, roasted vegetables, gravy, it’s all fair game,” Saggiamo suggested on the Blue Apron Blog. “Just layer your favorite leftovers with corn chips and shower it all with shredded white cheddar.”
