One of best aspects of Thanksgiving is dreaming of the juicy, golden turkey that you, your friends and family will delight in. As ubiquitous as gifts are for a birthday, the turkey on the table is a time-honored tradition.
Even after everyone has stuffed themselves full on Thanksgiving day, it’s inevitable that your refrigerator will be overflowing with leftovers. Making leftover turkey sandwiches for a week is a common go-to, but—let’s be honest—those can become boring after a while. To prevent throwing away excess turkey, we’ve compiled a list of creative yet simple ways to repurpose your turkey leftovers this year.
Turkey Soup
Move over chicken noodle soup, there’s a new favorite soup this fall! The best part of a soup is that you can add little bits of your whole Thanksgiving meal to change or enhance the flavor. Throw in extra veggies to up the nutritional value, or add rice to make it thicker. With a prep-time the fraction of that for your actual Thanksgiving dinner, this meal will be one to warm you up on cool fall days and remind you of the joy spent around your Thanksgiving table.
Turkey Enchiladas
North Texans love their Tex-Mex. By incorporating left-over turkey with cheese, sour cream, and other sauces, you can work your way through leftovers while satisfying all your Tex-Mex needs. In addition to enchiladas, turkey quesadillas make a great game day snack as your curl up on the couch to cheer for the Cowboys!
Everyone’s heard of chicken and waffles—so why not recreate it with turkey? Consider adding leftover stuffing to the waffle mix to bring out the traditional Thanksgiving flavors. After taking the waffle out of the iron, top it with sliced turkey and cranberry sauce. This sweet-and-salty breakfast dish will be a hit with all your overnight guests.
Fried Stuffing Balls
If you want to bring back memories of the state fair, then fry up these stuffing balls as an anytime-snack. Dredge leftover stuffing in a mix of eggs and milk. Put the fully-coated pieces of stuffing into frying pan of hot oil. Cook each cube for about four minutes or until golden brown. Use excess cranberry sauce as a dip. These are an irresistible treat that will be hard to put down once you start eating them!
All out of pumpkin pie and looking for something to satisfy your sweet tooth? Use leftover sweet potatoes to create this delectable dessert. Served in ramekins, these individual-sized portions will be the only thing to keep you from coming back for more. Don’t forget to top with toasted pecans for a little crunch!
Preparing the meal for Thanksgiving can be exhausting and leave you feeling burnt out in the end. These recipes are meant to spark creativity and to (slowly) get you back in the kitchen. In addition to their simplicity, each highlight a different flavor profile to keep the food interesting and to prevent any leftovers simply going to waste. We’re always looking for new recipes too! Leave a comment or send a picture showing us your creation.
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