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Transforming Thanksgiving Leftovers

There's more than just reheating your turkey dinner!

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Transforming Thanksgiving Leftovers

After Thanksgiving, there are leftovers that seem never-ending. The go-to for how to finish these leftovers seems to be to just reheat them and eat it as is. Here are some other ways that you can get rid of your delicious Thanksgiving leftovers.


Turkey Potpie - This pot pie is stuffed with as many delicious leftovers as your Thanksgiving turkey.

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/215445/grandma-carlsons-turkey-pot-pie/

Turkey Salad - A delicious Thanksgiving spin on the classic chicken salad! Just substitute the chicken with your leftover turkey meat!

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/21225/annies-turkey-salad/

Turkey and Potato Casserole - This rich, homemade casserole is a perfect dish to incorporate traditional Thanksgiving foods.

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/54507/turkey-potato-casserole/?internalSource=recipe%20hub&referringId=694&referringContentType=recipe%20hub

Fried Stuffing Bites - Stuff yourself with these crispy, fried (yes, I said fried) stuffing bites!

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sunny-anderson/second-day-fried-stuffing-bites-with-cranberry-sauce-pesto-recipe.html

Turkey Chili - This warm, comforting chili gets a make-over with the use of turkey instead of beef.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/leftover-turkey-chili.html

Cranberry-Carrot Muffins - A delicious, fluffy treat for anytime of the day!

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/cranberry-carrot-muffins-recipe.html

Mashed Potato Spring Rolls - It may not be spring time, but using your leftover mashed potatoes to make these spring rolls is like a breath of fresh air.

http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/mashed-potato-spring-rolls

Cranberry Nut Bread - You'll go nuts over this cranberry nut bread!

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/13566/cranberry-nut-bread-i/

Leftover Latkes - Turn your creamy mashed potatoes into something a little more crispy. A complete transformation!

http://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/leftover-latkes.html

Apple Pie Cinnamon Buns - Transform your gooey apple pie filling into sweet cinnamon buns in just five easy steps.

http://sharedappetite.com/breakfast/leftover-apple-pie-cinnamon-buns/

Pie Parfait - A beautifully layered dessert made with any leftover pie you might have!

http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/05/what-to-do-with-leftover-pie-parfait-recipe.html


Don't forget about your community shelters and soup kitchens. Besides creating yourself new recipes, try packaging it up and donating what you can to a shelter. You can even freeze the leftovers for later use. Help out when you can!

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