Here's How to Use Up All of Those Thanksgiving Leftovers

You’ve put in the effort to make a big Thanksgiving Day turkey and spent hours cooking all those glorious Thanksgiving side dishes—so why let any of it go to waste?! After all, no matter how hard you try to plan your Thanksgiving menu with the perfect amount of food, you almost always end up with extras. Luckily, any leftover turkey, stuffing, or even green bean casserole can be put to good use with these Thanksgiving leftover recipes. Here you’ll find yummy breakfasts, easy-to-make lunches, and exciting family dinners you can enjoy all week long.

Instead of reheating a plate of the same-old turkey day dinner, try something creative for your second-day feast. The Thanksgiving pizza, turkey spring rolls, and steakhouse mashed potato bowls are anything but boring. There are also tons of recipes for re-using your leftover cranberry sauce and even extra pumpkin puree (pumpkin ravioli, anyone?). And, if you’re looking to spread your turkey day dishes out even longer, take full advantage of your freezer so you can make Thanksgiving leftovers whenever the craving hits.

With these thanksgiving leftover recipes you’ll be on the same page with Ree Drummond when she says, “Leftovers are one of the best parts about Thanksgiving!"