The amazing Thanksgiving holiday is now over, and we celebrated it the best way: with our caring family and loved ones, beautiful decorations, happy and thankful thoughts and, of course, with delicious turkey and side dishes. If you’re like most families, you probably now have a lot of leftovers and no idea what to do with them, besides reheating it. To shake things up a bit, try these amazing recipes below, that are so incredibly delicious, I bet you’ll wish you had more leftovers to try them all!

Thanksgiving Leftovers Crescent Ring

Thanksgiving Leftovers Crescent Ring
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This amazing dish will transform all those Thanksgiving leftovers into an incredible dish that all the family will love! In a large round pan, arrange crescent rolls in a circle, overlapping each other, creating a flower shape. Place your Thanksgiving leftovers around the middle of the dough ring and top with shredded cheese. Fold in the ends of the dough, tuck under, and then bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes, until browned. You can use this recipe for any kind of leftovers you have, not just Thanksgiving, but also for taco meat, Sloppy Joes, or even leftover spaghetti. Very versatile!

Leftovers Stuffed Sandwich Rolls

Leftovers Stuffed Sandwich Rolls
Source: Betsy Life

Sandwich is always a popular choice with leftovers, and this recipe takes the idea to a whole new level. Slice a sandwich roll or mini baguette halfway through, but not all the way (so you can avoid a messy meal) and hollow it out by scraping the insides. Start filling the bread with mashed potatoes and stuffing on the bottom, turkey in the middle and then add the cranberry sauce and gravy on the top. Finish by topping it with cheese and place them in the oven at 375 degrees for about 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and leftovers are heated through. Enjoy!

Leftover Thanksgiving Casserole

Leftover Thanksgiving Casserole
Our Life Tastes Good

This delicious Leftover Thanksgiving Casserole will end your stress of having your fridge overstuffed with countless Tupperware containers and will even make you wish you had more leftovers. Get the detailed instructions over at Our Life Tastes Good - not because it’s a difficult recipe, in fact it’s incredibly easy to prepare, but just so you check out the other amazing pics of it and you drool even more.

Beer Battered Deep Fried Turkey

Beer Battered Deep Fried Turkey
Source: Rock Recipes

The Beer Battered Deep Fried Turkey is incredibly delicious and brings a different take for your Thanksgiving leftover turkey. It will certainly be your next favorite way of consuming holiday turkey! You can check out the ingredient list and instructions here!

Turkey Cranberry and Brie Egg Rolls

Turkey Cranberry and Brie Egg Rolls
Source: Recipe Runner

This unforgettable recipe mixes turkey and cranberry sauce into a sensational recipe. The rolls are prepared with shredded leftover turkey, cranberry sauce and brie cheese all wrapped up inside and dipped in a tasty sauce made of leftover cranberry sauce, dijon mustard and honey. The delightful combination of sweet, tart, and tangy flavors go great together with the rolls and make this one of the best recipes involving Thanksgiving leftovers.

Bacon Wrapped Stuffing

Bacon Wrapped Stuffing
Source: Who Needs a Cape

Clean up the drool and prepare this amazing crowd-pleaser Bacon Wrapped Stuffing Bites! Get your leftover stuffing and form small balls, approximately golf ball size. Wrap bacon around the balls bringing both sides together and secure with a toothpick. Bake at 375 degrees for about 20-25 minutes in a pre-heated oven and place the bites onto paper towels before serving. These work great as appetizers for all sorts of occasions (including even a movie session in the living room or during a football game)!

The Moist Maker

Moist Maker
Source: Pop Sugar

We can’t talk about Thanksgiving leftovers without talking about the unforgettable sandwich that drove Ross into a fit of rage when it got stolen, on the TV show Friends, almost getting him to lose his job over. The sandwich was made by Monica with Thanksgiving leftovers but the recipe was never fully disclosed on the show, so it’s up to you to decide which leftovers will be used. The only must-have is The Moist Maker, which is an extra gravy-soaked slice of bread in the middle of the sandwich, which makes all the difference and turns the sandwich from normal to heavenly.

Thanksgiving Friends Moist Maker
Friends - Ross gets upset about his wasted Moist Maker.

Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey Shepherd's Pie

Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey Shepherd's Pie
Source: Cullinary Ginger

This amazing Turkey Shepherd's Pie is incredibly delicious and it can easily be personalized depending on how much leftover you have and what was your Thanksgiving menu. You can add more vegetables to make a more lighter and healthier meal or just to add an extra flavor. Get the step-by-step over at Culinary Ginger!

Leftover Turkey and Cranberry Sauce Salad

Leftover Turkey and Cranberry Sauce Salad
Source: The Healthy Maven

If you’re craving a healthier option to balance out all that heavy Thanksgiving food, this will be your perfect choice. Combining the leftover turkey with cranberry sauce and delicious mayo makes this salad just perfect for the next day. Get the ingredients list and instructions over at The Healthy Maven!

Leftover Turkey and Rice Soup

Leftover Turkey and Rice Soup
Source: The Brooklyn Cook

For another lighter option to use your Thanksgiving leftovers with, this Turkey and Rice Soup is a great choice. You can enjoy it immediately or even freeze for later, and just reheat whenever you crave the holiday taste! The recipe is incredibly delicious and the instructions are incredibly easy and quick to prepare. You have to try it!


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