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Thanksgiving leftovers can be a delicious way to enjoy a second round of festive meals. Here are some meal ideas for Thanksgiving dinner leftovers: 

 

Turkey Sandwich: Make a classic turkey sandwich with leftover roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, and stuffing between slices of bread or in a wrap. 

 

Turkey Pot Pie: Use leftover turkey, vegetables, and gravy to make a comforting turkey pot pie. Top it with a flaky pie crust or puff pastry. 

 

Turkey and Cranberry Quesadillas: Create quesadillas by filling tortillas with shredded turkey, cranberry sauce, and cheese. Heat them until the cheese melts and the tortillas are crispy. 

 

Thanksgiving Benedict: Swap out the English muffin for leftover stuffing, top it with sliced turkey, a poached egg, and leftover gravy for a Thanksgiving-inspired Eggs Benedict. 

 

Turkey and Sweet Potato Hash: Sauté diced sweet potatoes, onions, and bell peppers with chopped turkey and seasonings for a hearty breakfast hash. 

 

Leftover Casserole: Layer leftover mashed potatoes, turkey, stuffing, and vegetables in a casserole dish. Top with cheese or breadcrumbs and bake until golden brown. 

 

Turkey Soup: Make a hearty turkey soup by simmering leftover turkey carcass or meat with vegetables, herbs, and broth. Add some cooked rice or noodles for extra substance. 

 

Cranberry Turkey Salad: Toss together shredded turkey, mixed greens, cranberries, and your favorite vinaigrette for a light and refreshing salad. 

 

Turkey and Cranberry Pizza: Use leftover cranberry sauce as a pizza sauce base and top with turkey, cheese, and your favorite pizza toppings. 

 

Thanksgiving Tacos: Fill soft or hard-shell tacos with shredded turkey, leftover stuffing, and cranberry sauce. Add some gravy for extra flavor. 

 

Mashed Potato Pancakes: Mix mashed potatoes with beaten eggs, flour, and seasonings to create potato pancakes. Fry them until crispy and serve with sour cream or applesauce. 

 

Turkey Stir-Fry: Stir-fry leftover turkey with vegetables and a savory sauce for a quick and easy meal. 

 

Leftover Thanksgiving Bowl: Create a bowl with a base of mashed potatoes or stuffing and top it with turkey, gravy, vegetables, and cranberry sauce. 

 

Cranberry Turkey Panini: Make a panini by layering sliced turkey, cranberry sauce, and cheese between slices of bread. Grill until the bread is crispy and the cheese melts. 

 

Thanksgiving Burritos: Roll up turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and mashed potatoes in a large tortilla for a hearty Thanksgiving-inspired burrito. 

 

Don’t forget to get creative and use your favorite Thanksgiving leftovers to come up with your own unique meal ideas. Thanksgiving leftovers can be versatile and enjoyable for days after the holiday feast.