What do you do with your Thanksgiving Leftovers?

I enjoyed reheating and eating as is and making sandwiches. The final thing I’ll do is make cranberry orange muffins since all I have left is homemade cranberry sauce!

2024/12/2 Edited to

... Read moreThanksgiving leftovers can be a delightful opportunity to get creative in the kitchen. Beyond just reheating, consider crafting gourmet sandwiches using turkey, cranberry sauce, and your favorite herbs to enhance the flavors. You can also create a comforting Thanksgiving soup by combining leftover vegetables and turkey stock for a hearty meal. For those with an abundance of cranberry sauce, why not bake cranberry orange muffins? This recipe is a fantastic way to repurpose the sauce into a sweet treat perfect for breakfast or snacks. Simply mix in the sauce with flour, sugar, baking powder, and a hint of orange zest to create a moist and flavorful muffin. Additionally, adding leftover veggies to a frittata can make for a nutritious and easy brunch. Don’t forget about using mashed potatoes in unique dishes like potato pancakes or as a topping on shepherd's pie, turning leftovers into comforting home-cooked meals. Embrace the post-Thanksgiving creativity and make the most out of what you have!

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Yess me and my grandma have been making sandwiches with our leftover thanksgiving meals and we’ve been devouring them 👌😋

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