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Get quick and easy recipes and ideas for your Thanksgiving Leftovers, such as soup, turkey pot pie, salads, casseroles, sandwiches, and more! Simple ways to turn delicious Thanksgiving recipes into savory meal ideas you'll love!
Some believe the best part of Thanksgiving begins the night of ... or, at the very least, the following day. I'm not sure I agree with them. I love Thanksgiving dinner -- the food, of course, but all of the other intangibles that go along with it... the customs and traditions. However, because the feast is so tantalizing, it only stands to reason that Thanksgiving turkey leftovers are equally amazing.
Traditions, however, can also extend to the night of, or the morning after. My mom would be in that bunch. Her favorite tradition is a bite of pumpkin pie... Friday morning. Do you have any leftover traditions?
I'm still working on mine. But I will tell you I always make a big pot of Turkey Leftover Soup. What's your favorite way to use Thanksgiving leftovers?
Here are a few ideas we found that are both imaginative and delicious.
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Easy Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole
This Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole is an undeniably delicious way to begin your day! This easy-to-make meatless egg casserole is packed with wholesome ingredients like sweet potatoes, bell peppers, spinach, and incredible spices that combine all the flavors beautifully! Not only is it outstanding for breakfast… but for snacks too!
This Chicken and White Bean Soup is a comforting, healthy bowl of deliciousness. Simple to make in 30 minutes, it's filled with a handful of wholesome ingredients and tender chicken. It's an easy meal to warm up with on chilly days!
Leftover turkey fried rice with lean and delicious cooked turkey, light and fluffy rice, perfectly scrambled eggs, colourful vegetables, and classic Asian seasonings, is just what your healthy meal planning menu needs. Plus, it's made in one skillet in just 10 minutes. Hello new favourite easy weeknight dinner!
Thanksgiving Leftover Casserole combines all the flavors of the big meal in a simple, easy to make, never dried out dish. This is the best way to use up those leftovers!
"Leftover turkey, sweet potato, spinach and Gruyere cheese frittata- trust me, you'll want to save some Thanksgiving turkey because this breakfast frittata is SO good!"
"When I have leftover turkey and a hankering for non-holiday food, I make turkey curry with carrots, cauliflower and mango chutney to spoon over rice."
Tortellini Soup with Chicken and Spinach is a creamy and delicious soup you'll make time and time again. In fact, it's one of the easiest and quickest soups I make!
(Turkey) or Chicken Perloo is a South Carolina classic one pot chicken and rice dish that's smokey, a little sweet, hearty, and so delicious. It's Southern comfort food at its best. And -- easy to make, with simple ingredients and amazing flavor... even for weeknight dinners.
This Chicken Taco Salad recipe is quick, hearty, and delicious! Packed with taco flavors, chicken, juicy tomatoes, beans, corn, cheese, and an easy, easy Taco Dressing. It's healthy, protein-rich, and so wonderfully yummy-- in 15 minutes!
Instant Pot Turkey Vegetable Pasta Soup has become a delicious weeknight mainstay in our kitchen. Everyone seems to love this soup! It's quick and simple, packed with veggies, and simmered in a fragrant herb and spice broth.
Hungry for pizza? How about a simple, homemade BBQ Chicken Pizza with super fresh ingredients, tailor-made just for you, and ready in 20 minutes or less?
If you have leftover turkey, this is an all-time favorite way to use it. A piping hot bowl of comfort food, packed with vegetables, and the reminiscent flavors of your feast. It's just... perfect!
Make this Turkey Cobb Salad for a delicious and satisfying meal. It's chockful of roasted turkey breast, ripe avocado, crumbled blue cheese, hard-boiled eggs, and tomatoes.
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