Thanksgiving dinner may be over, but the leftovers are still crowding your fridge. This list features dishes that are arguably as delicious as the main event!
Thanksgiving Leftover Shepherd’s Pie
Make the most of your holiday Monday by not spending it in the kitchen. Use up every bit of your leftovers, from turkey and gravy to veggies and dressing. An easy, warming comfort meal that’s very little fuss and could be put together the night before.
Get the recipe from The Kitchn here.
Turkey Pop Tarts
Looking to do something a bit more fun? Try these Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey Pop Tarts with gravy. They are gluten-free, and sure to please the kids.
Find the recipe from The Butter Half here.
Turkey & Cranberry Quesadillas
Cranberry sauce and cheese are a delicious combination. Melt some dairy with cranberry sauce and turkey between a couple of flatbreads for a quick and easy lunch.
Find the recipe from Little Dairy on the Prairie here.
Hot Turkey Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Nova Scotia food star Eat with Jessie blew our minds last Thanksgiving by releasing this take on an open face hot turkey sandwich, where your usual leftover turkey is served up on top of a grilled cheese sandwich and finished off with cranberry sauce and peas.
Find the recipe from Canadian Turkey here.
Cheesy Leftover Mashed Potato Waffles
Delicious for breakfast or lunch, and we’d argue that these could make their way into a hot turkey sandwich too.
Get the recipe from Just A Taste here.
What to do with all that pie?
Went a little overboard with our Guide to the Best Thanksgiving Pies with Local Ingredients? Here are a few delicious ways to make your leftover pies (and pie filling) fresh.
Pumpkin Apple Pancakes
Use up your leftover pumpkin, sweet potato or squash in these delicious orange hued pancakes. We recommend topping with a dollop of leftover whipped cream and/or cranberry sauce.
Find the recipe from My Recipes here.
Pumpkin Pie Breakfast Casserole
This breakfast casserole pairs chopped up pumpkin pie with oats and warming spices.
Get the recipe from Oh She Glows here.
Leftover Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
Yes, you read that right. It’s a little weird, but also sounds (and looks) amazing. We want to know if you try it!
Find the recipe from A Beautiful Plate here.
These recipes look great. I’ve been a subscriber for many years and this is my favourite magazine [I’m from BC], but visited the Maritimes on a tour in 1996. Betty