Looking to put a twist on Thanksgiving leftovers? Try one of these recipes for breakfast, lunch or dinner with a few simple ingredients and, of course, Thanksgiving leftovers.
Leftover Stuffing Waffles
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
4 cups leftover stuffing
2 large eggs
Chicken or turkey stock (if needed)
Cranberry sauce (for serving)
Preheat waffle iron and spray with non-stick cooking spray. In a large bowl, mix stuffing and eggs. Add stock as needed until mixture is well-moistened. Scoop half of stuffing mixture on to prepared waffle iron, spread evenly. Close the lid and let the waffle bake until golden brown. Transfer waffles onto a plate and serve with cranberry sauce.
Recipe courtesy of justataste.com
Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
3 cups leftover mashed potatoes
2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 tbsp chopped green onion
1 large egg
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
vegetable oil, for pan-frying
In a large bowl, mix mashed potatoes, cheese, green onions, egg and three tablespoons of flour. Using your hands, divide mixture into 12 portions. Roll each portion into a ball and flatten into a pancake. Place 1/2 cup flour onto shallow dish. Dredge both sides of pancake in flour. Add vegetable oil in a large frying pan to thoroughly coat the bottom of the pan. Fry pancakes in batches, until golden brown on each side. Add oil if needed between batches. Transfer pancakes to paper towel-lined plate. Cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with sour cream and green onions, if desired.
Recipe courtesy of justataste.com
Leftover Turkey and Green Bean Pot Pies
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
4 cups leftover green bean casserole
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 cup leftover turkey, chopped
2 standard puff pastry sheets
Heat oven to 350°F. Spray muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray. In a large bowl, mix green bean casserole, milk, stock and turkey. Using the puff pastry, cut out six 4-inch circles from each sheet. Press puff pastry circles into the bottom and sides of muffin tins. Fill each cup with filling mixture. Top with another puff pastry circle. Secure top puff pastry by pinching puff pastry already in muffin tin. Bake for 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes.
Recipe courtesy of foodnetwork.com
Leftover Thanksgiving Panini
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
2 tbsp mustard
2 slices sourdough sandwich bread
2 slices Swiss cheese
1/3 cup leftover turkey, shredded
2 tbsp cranberry sauce
1/3 cup leftover stuffing
2 tbsp gravy
2 tbsp butter, room temperature
Preheat panini maker and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Spread mustard on both slices of bread. Lay a slice of cheese on each piece. On one slice, arrange turkey and cranberry sauce. On the other slice, lay stuffing and spoon gravy on top. Spread 1 tablespoon butter on top side of sandwich. Place sandwich on hot panini maker, butter side down. Spread remaining 1 tablespoon butter on top side of sandwich. Close panini maker until bread is crusty, golden brown. Pull sandwich off the heat. Place onto a plate and slice in half.
Recipe courtesy of foodnetwork.com