The best thing about hosting Thanksgiving dinner is the dinner bounty that awaits in the fridge the next day. But if you’re like us, then by day two of eating turkey for the meal, you would want to switch it up a bit. Now, celebration is done and the expensive China crockery has been put away, how you’re going to deal with all those leftovers stocked in the fridge.

That first plate of the leftover is same as mouthwatering as the other day, but what to do with those multiple plates resting in the fridge? Don’t let those leftovers got to waste. Come up with different ways to make the most of all those Turkey Day leftovers. If you love the kitchen corner of your place and hate food waste then we have reinvented some ideas you might want to take a look to put thanksgiving leftovers to good use. Scroll down the blog to know more about post-thanksgiving leftover ideas.

Turkey Salad

Turkey is definitely what’s left of the most, be it an over-roasted turkey or a deep-fried. Utilize it and make turkey salad. No candidate could be better to tossed in creamy mayo than a lean meat like turkey. You can scoop it with a cracker or pile on a bread with crisp lettuce and juicy tomatoes. Just perfect!

Mashed Potatoes

Who won’t get fed up with gobbling down plain leftover spuds daily? You can reinvent them into easy post-thanksgiving options like cheesy mashed potato muffins or a mashed potato cupcake. What’s more, you can even make mouthwatering appetizers. Think of spinach, garlic potato patties or onion cheese. Options are endless, you’ll never get bored of adding it to your breakfast options.

Tacos

There’s something about using a tortilla that includes leftover turkey, taking the recipe to a whole new level. Surely, people love the heralded thanksgiving sandwich but you can give a leftover tacos recipe a try. When you top that with turkey made brand new in a pseudo sauce spiked with dark chocolate, chipotle chiles and gravy, your stomach is in for a perfect treat. Also, you can invite someone special to join you and serve it on your leftover thanksgiving date. 

Special Sandwich 

Honestly, with all that leftover turkey, it would be a crime not to make this special thanksgiving sandwich. The leftover pickle-brined turkey and creamy mashed potatoes make a perfect next day or a day after meal. Just don’t forget to slice it in half to share it with your siblings because we all know that sharing is caring.

Turkey Casserole

After the winding up thanksgiving 2023 celebration, making the turkey casserole is the best way to put leftovers to good use. The buttery crumb will make it your favourite casserole that everyone in your home will look forward to trying every year. On top of all, you can order some drinks through Thanksgiving Day online deals. 

Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that no one satisfies our craving for comfort food like a shepherd’s pie. We know the traditional dish is prepared with beef or ground lamb. But this turkey version is so easy to make and surprisingly light. If you bulk it up with more veggies, peas and corn will double its taste. Also, eating it as much as you want will not give you that heavy feel. So, just give it a go and enjoy! You can also pop-open a bottle of vintage champagne to make it more memorable.

Turkey Carcass Soup

We all stuffed our stomachs on Thanksgiving like this is the end of the world, and we aren’t getting any meal the next day. Fortunately, that’s not the case. Here, we need a cure for overeating on Thanksgiving Day. This soup called Turkey Carcass soup is simple, delish and a perfect cure. The main ingredient required is turkey carcass, which is something we all already have. If you try it once, you are definitely going to try this option from our list with every year’s thanksgiving leftovers.

Classic Chef Salad

If there’s one great staple to turn, Classic Chef Salad it is. You’ll never be bored of tying it every year. It typically involves three kinds of meat: hard-boiled eggs, lots of veggies and two cheeses. You can switch the ingredients depending on the leftovers you have. Just make sure to top it with your favourite dressing, like a homemade ranch or an easy vinaigrette. Happy Thanksgiving!

There, you have some amazing and creative ways to use thanksgiving leftovers. We won’t be surprised if you wish you had even more turkey in the fridge so that you could make every single one of the options on our list. And yes, if still you have too much to deal with donate it to a local food bank or homeless shelter. Happy Thanksgiving Day!