New Life for Holiday Leftovers
After preparing a big holiday meal, most of us feel like we need a break from the kitchen. In the days following Thanksgiving or Christmas, dishing up “as is” leftover meat, potatoes, and vegetables provides much needed relief. Once we’ve had a chance to unwind, though, holiday leftovers provide plenty of opportunities for easy, creative meals. To help you to get back into the kitchen post-holiday, we’ve gathered a variety of holiday leftovers recipes bound to motivate you to start cooking again.
You’ll find recipes full of traditional holiday flavors, as well as those that take your leftovers in totally new directions. From soups to sandwiches to salads and casseroles, these recipes will enable you to dish up leftovers day after day without getting tired of them.
Get ready to prolong your holiday cheer with this tasty collection of leftover recipe ideas.
Holiday Leftovers Recipes
CLASSIC HOLIDAY FLAVOR LEFTOVERS
Thanksgiving Stromboli by BetsyLife (pin it)
Thanksgiving Cupcakes by Momables (pin it)
Turkey with Cornbread Stuffing Waffles by CarnalDish (pin it)
Double Dave’s Thanksgiving Pizza by CopyKat Recipes (pin it)
Creamed Turkey & Waffles by Flour Arrangements (pin it)
Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich Rolls by BetsyLife (pin it)
LEFTOVER TURKEY RECIPES
Red Wine Turkey Pot Pie by IMPROV kitchen (pin it)
Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie by Kalyn’s Kitchen (pin it)
Turkey Tetrazzini by BetsyLife (pin it)
Turkey Thai Salad by Sweet Lavendar Bake Shop (pin it)
Turkey Enchilada Casserole by Noshing with the Nolands (pin it)
Smoky Turkey Quesadillas by An Edible Mosaic (pin it)
LEFTOVER HAM RECIPES
Leftover Ham Mac & Cheese by Flour Arrangements (pin it)
Leftover Thanksgiving Ham Cobb Salad by Damn Delicious (pin it)
Leftover Hambone Soup by Damn Delicious (pin it)
LEFTOVER MASHED POTATO RECIPES
Muffin Tin Mashed Potatoes by Simply Stacie (pin it)
Mashed Potato Gnocchi by IMPROV Kitchen (pin it)
Leftover Mashed Potato Waffles by Joy the Baker (pin it)
LEFTOVER SWEET POTATO RECIPES
Sweet Potato Cupcakes by Cooking Classy (pin it)
Sweet Potato Croquettes by The Noshery (pin it)
Sweet Potato Muffins by Flour Arrangements (pin it)
LEFTOVER GREEN BEAN RECIPES
Green Bean & Mushroom Tart by La Crema (pin it)
Deep Fried Green Beans i heart kitchen by (pin it)
Green Bean Casserole Grilled Cheese by Family Fresh Meals (pin it)
LEFTOVER CRANBERRY RECIPES
Cranberry Sauce Smoothie by Wonky Wonderful (pin it)
Leftover Cranberry Sauce Oat Bars by Hidden Ponies (pin it)
Bite Sized Cranberry Walnut Tarts by Good Life Eats (pin it)
SOUP FROM LEFTOVERS
Homemade Turkey Stock by GoodLife Eats (pin it)
Sweet and Spicy Turkey Curry Soup by GoodLife Eats (pin it)
Southern Gumbo by The MOMables Kitchen (pin it)
Leftover Hambone Soup by Damn Delicious (pin it)
Leftover Turkey Pho by Healthy Green Kitchen (pin it)
Leftover Red Curry Turkey Soup by Healthy Green Kitchen (pin it)
SANDWICHES FROM LEFTOVERS
Cranberry Brie Grilled Cheese by Joy the Baker (pin it)
Artichoke Turkey Sandwich by GoodLife Eats (pin it)
Turkey Pesto Panini by Damn Delicious (pin it)
Find all of these leftovers recipes and MANY, MANY MORE on our New Life for Holiday Leftovers Pinterest Board:
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