52 Ideas For Thanksgiving Leftovers That Go Beyond Simple Sandwiches
Though of course we've got a classic Thanksgiving sandwich here too!

It should come as no surprise that our favorite part about Thanksgiving is the leftovers. Luckily for us, no matter how hard we try, whether we're having a big family feast, a smaller dinner for two, or a celebration that falls somewhere in between, we're always left with more food than we known what to do with. If this sounds familiar to you, don't just reheat them to eat as-is again and again (or eating cold straight from the fridge, no judgment). Instead, check out these innovative recipes that will give your leftover turkey, mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce new life. From soups to casseroles to apps, we've rounded up 52 ways to use ALL your leftover Thanksgiving food. You might just look forward to some of these as much as Thanksgiving dinner itself. đ
Though weâre all about getting creative with our leftovers, there is one standby we make year after yearâthe Thanksgiving sandwich. Itâs proof you can shove pretty much any aspect of your dinner between two slices of bread, and itâll turn out perfect, whether youâre eating it to fuel you through Black Friday or are taking it to work the following Monday.
As perfect as it is, though, the sandwich does have its limits. Itâs not great for serving a crowd (of lingering family, perhaps?), can be a little one-note, and doesnât do much for providing the comfort we all need after the busy holiday. Instead, try turning your leftovers into a casserole, like our turkey divan, our chicken stuffing casserole, or our turkey pot pie; a soup, like our turkey noodle soup, our leftover turkey & wild rice soup, or our homemade turkey stock (made from your turkey carcass); or something lighter or more flavorful than before, like our Kung Pao turkey, our Thanksgiving leftover salad, or our Sichuan mouthwatering turkey.
Weâve also got some recipes here that are perfect if youâre having multiple Thanksgiving celebrations this year (like a work potluck or a Friendsgiving on top of your main dinner). Make the staples for the first dinner, then volunteer to bring apps for the next one. Our fried mashed potato balls, our cocktail meatballs, our Thanksgiving ring, or our turkey & stuffing meatballs are all wonderful, and no one will notice (or care) that theyâre made from leftovers.


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