Delicious Recipes using Thanksgiving Leftovers
Thanksgiving is a great Holiday. Not just because of the food, of course, but that is a plus. When you get done with Thanksgiving, do you feel as if you have been eating leftovers for days, and you can’t handle any more? How about making some Recipes using Thanksgiving Leftovers?
You can use leftover ham, turkey, or vegetables, or really anything left over to make new recipes. Check them out, I am sure they will come in handy! They’ll save you time, money, and stress!

I’m a big believer in not wasting food, and these recipes prove it! It’s good to have a plan to put those holiday leftovers to use.
What is the most popular holiday leftover food item that people use?
Turkey tops the list as the most-used holiday leftover. Most people say leftover turkey is the most versatile holiday food, and it even dominates leftover-sandwich creations!
Whether it’s tucked into warm rolls, piled onto toasted bread with cranberry sauce, or stirred into soups and casseroles, turkey clearly remains the star long after the holiday meal is over.
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More Thanksgiving Recipes and Ideas
Looking for more ways to enjoy the holiday season? Below you’ll find easy Thanksgiving recipes to make the day even more special. These ideas will help you keep the celebration delicious and joyful.
- Yummy Thanksgiving Recipes
- Crafty Thanksgiving Recipes
- Asian Turkey Meatballs Recipe
- Cranberry Kiss Mocktail Recipe
- Cranberry Orange Cookies Recipe
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Do you have any other ways that you use holiday leftovers?



Great leftover ideas and recipes to take care of all those leftovers! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and come back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen
We usually make up what we’ve dubbed leftover pie. (like a Sheppard’s pie but using all the Thanksgiving leftovers). We also love to make turkey soup. Can’t wait to try some of these others. Pinned.