Thanksgiving Leftovers

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Ultimate Thanksgiving Leftovers Pot Pie(with video)

This savory pie utilizes all those Thanksgiving leftovers in the fridge. Bake it until golden brown and serve with cranberry sauce or extra gravy.

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Turkey and Cranberry Hand Pies(with video)

Melty Brie and tangy cranberry sauce make these turkey-filled sweet and salty pastries the best of both worlds.

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Sweet Potato Corn Muffins Inspiration

Stir ½ cup leftover mashed sweet potatoes into your favorite muffin recipe or packaged mix. Bake according to recipe directions.

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Stuffing Panzanella Salad Inspiration(with video)

Spread cubes of leftover stuffing on a sheet pan and toast in a 400°F oven until crisp. Toss with salad greens, halved grape tomatoes, cucumbers, and vinaigrette.

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Turkey Soup Inspiration

Sauté leftover finely chopped carrots, onion, and celery. Add low-sodium chicken broth, leftover gravy, and water and heat to simmer. Stir in leftover chopped turkey and simmer until turkey is heated through.

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Veggie Sweet Potato Hash Inspiration

Chop up leftover sweet potatoes and sauté with chopped leftover green beans, Brussels sprouts, and onions in oil until hot. Serve topped with a fried egg.

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Cranberry Orange Cocktail Inspiration

In a large cocktail shaker, vigorously shake together ice, leftover cranberry sauce, orange juice, and vodka. Serve on the rocks.

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Cranberry Yogurt Breakfast Cups Inspiration

Spoon some plain yogurt into a cup. Top with a spoonful of leftover cranberry sauce, fresh blueberries, and sliced almonds.

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Pumpkin Pie Milkshakes Inspiration

In a blender, purée 1 small slice pumpkin pie, 1 cup skim milk, and ¼ cup vanilla ice cream until smooth, adding more milk if necessary.

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Mashed Potato Cakes with Smoked Salmon Inspiration

Shape leftover cold mashed potatoes into cakes. Dip in flour and pan-fry in olive oil until golden brown. Top with slices of smoked salmon, a dollop of sour cream, chopped chives, and a squeeze of lemon.

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Open Faced Turkey Melts Inspiration

Combine mayo, leftover chopped turkey, chopped celery, and finely chopped red onion. Spoon onto slices of bread. Top each with slice of Cheddar. Broil until cheese melts.

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Grilled Cheese with Brie and Cranberry Sauce Inspiration

Spread 2 sourdough bread slices with softened butter. Spread the other side of one slice with leftover cranberry sauce; top with sliced Brie and the remaining bread slice, butter-side up. Cook in a skillet until cheese melts.

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Breakfast Mashed Potato Cakes with Poached Egg(with video)

The runny yolks of the poached eggs become the ultimate sauce when paired with cheesy, pan-fried potato patties.

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Hot Louisville-Style Turkey Sandwich

This luscious sandwich brings new life to leftover turkey with a homemade cheese sauce and sweet pimentos.

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Salad with Turkey, Butternut Squash, and Mustard Vinaigrette

This salad truly has it all—from grains and lean meat to nuts and cheese. A tangy vinaigrette brings it all together.