Hosted Thanksgiving Dinner for your family? or maybe Friendsgiving for your friends? Pretty sure your lip-smacking feast menu was equally abundant. Thanksgiving feasts are especially plentiful, with a lot of people going overboard with the amount of food served on the table. Some even prepare enough to feed the whole neighborhood! So now, your fridge is definitely packed with leftovers. Why not stretch out the holiday a bit longer and host a Thanksgiving Breakfast or Brunch? The leftovers will make for an epic spread. Take inspiration from the below-listed meal ideas and prepare an equally lavish-looking brunch. You can swap out the ingredients as per your dietary preference and watch your leftovers magically become new dishes. After all, you have waited for a whole year to celebrate this feast, so why not extend it to another meal? Impress your guests with these delicious dishes and watch them lick their fingers in delight, afterward.
1. Dad’s Leftover Turkey Pot Pie
Golden and flaky turkey pot pie – the perfect way to transform leftovers into a comforting classic.This recipe, made using leftover turkey and veggies, has potential to become a part of your post-holiday tradition. In order to reduce prep time, you can use frozen vegetable and store bought pie crust. Follow the recipe to get some yummy pie that you can also store in your freezer for later. If you have the opportunity to prepare turkey broth, then definitely add it to elevate the flavors of the dish.
Recipe: Dad’s Leftover Turkey Pot Pie by Rob Neil on All Recipes
2. Leftover Stuffing Waffles
Crispy and savory stuffing waffles topped with cranberry sauce and gravy – your leftovers, reimagined.Do you have stuffing leftover from Thanksgiving? And maybe some cranberry sauce and gravy? Whip up some yummy leftover stuffing waffles topped with cranberry sauce and gravy for an extended Thanksgiving meal. This recipe has tips to make sure your waffles stay moist and crisp. You can also add any of your other favorite toppings and enjoy your savory waffles.
Recipe: Leftover Stuffing Waffles by Kelly Senyei on Just a Taste
3. Leftover Stuffing Frittata
Fluffy, savory, and loaded with Thanksgiving flavors – this leftover stuffing frittata is brunch perfection!Who says frittatas are only for egg lovers? This is an exclusive vegan recipe but you can swap out the vegan ingredients as per your dietary preferences. This versatile dish can be enjoyed by all. Throw in whatever other leftovers you would like to get off your hands. Bite into fluffy, gooey goodness that will elevate your post-Thanksgiving meal into an absolute delight!
Recipe: Leftover Stuffing Frittata by Holly on This Wife Cooks
4. Easy Mashed Potato Pancakes
Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside – these mashed potato pancakes are the ultimate post-holiday treat!Mashed potato is easily a crowd favorite. Having it leftover is nothing short of a boon for your extended holiday. This is another banger of a vegan recipe, which can be substituted by anyone! In this recipe, the lovely mashed potato is given a whole new identity. Serve this perfect brunch food with a dollop of leftover gravy or cranberry sauce for the extra kick in flavor.
Recipe: Easy Mashed Potato Pancakes by Karissa at Karissa’s Vegan Kitchen
5. Turkey and Mashed Potato Croquettes
Golden, crispy croquettes with a fluffy center – turkey and mashed potatoes never looked so good!Most often, deep fried dishes are everyone’s favorite. These croquettes, made with leftover turkey and mashed potatoes will be no less. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, with just the right amount of seasoning. You can prepare a batch of these and freeze them, prior to deep frying the croquettes. This dish can be enjoyed as a simple snack or as an appetizer and can be served with gravy and cranberry sauce.
Recipe: Turkey and Mashed Potato Croquettes by Diana Rattray on The Spruce Eats
6. Cranberry Barbecue Sauce
Sweet, tart, and smoky cranberry barbecue sauce – the ultimate leftover upgrade.This multi-faceted sauce is going to be cooked and ready before you know it. Just put all the ingredients in a pot and let it simmer. You can use this sauce as a marinade, glaze, spread or a simple dipping sauce. The mix of sweet, tart, savory and smoky will create a flavor bomb waiting to explode on your tastebuds. This sauce can also be prepared in large batches and stored for future use. It also makes for great gifting.
Recipe: Cranberry Barbecue Sauce by Derrick Riches on The Spruce Eats
7. Thanksgiving-Leftovers Shepherd’s Pie
Layered perfection! Thanksgiving leftovers come together in this hearty and delicious shepherd’s pie.This one dish can rid your fridge of all the Thanksgiving leftovers! Layer your leftover veggies, stuffing, turkey, cranberry sauce, and gravy into a pie plate and top it off with the leftover mashed potato. You can add other veggies too (and maybe clear out your fridge in the process) and bake it. You can make one giant pie or maybe smaller individual pies for everyone and enjoy your little Thanksgiving-in-a-pie dish.
Recipe: Thanksgiving-Leftovers Shepherd’s Pie by Martha Stewart
8. Thanksgiving Leftover Savory Bread Pudding
Cheesy, savory bread pudding infused with Thanksgiving flavors – a creative twist for your table.if you have added fruit to your Thanksgiving stuffing, maybe pears or apples, then this leftovers recipe is perfect for you. Utilize your leftover stuffing (dipped in rosemary-infused milk or custard), turkey pieces, and cranberry sauce in this dish. This recipe also calls for adding melted cheddar cheese on top which will take the taste to a whole new level. This would also rid you of any leftover bread or stale bread.
Recipe: Thanksgiving Leftover Savory Bread Pudding by Dini K on The Flavor Bender
Don’t worry about having to eat the same leftovers again. Remix them into any one of these lovely recipes and enjoy a whole new dish. With these recipes, whip up a Thanksgiving-infused breakfast or brunch spread and make your “Thanksgiving leftovers” the star of your post-holiday table.
