For some people, thats one of the best parts of turkey day.
But even the most avid turkey sandwich enthusiast gets a little tired of them after a few days.
Of course, Im sick of it is no excuse to throw away perfectly good food.
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Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
Heres how to transform that pile of leftover turkey meat into a delicious new dish.
The day after Thanksgiving, a big, hearty meal might be the last thing on your mind.
Did you know?
Whats eggy, delicious and perfectly appropriate for breakfast, lunch or dinner?
A frittata, of course!
But just like an omelette, the possibilities are endless.
Just crack some eggs and put on your thinking cap.
Bonus if you could use more of your holiday leftovers in this dish.
Heres a new take on nachos.
It even uses up the last of that can of French-fried onions you put on your green bean casserole.
Whats a better mate for your leftover turkey than mayonnaise?
Try a creamy, cheesy mushroom sauce complete with spaghetti.
Plus,The Pioneer Womans version calls foran entire blockof cream cheese.
Thisfancy-sounding dishby Bobby Flay actually looks pretty darn easy to put together.
And if you skip the pomegranate molasses, you probably already have most of these ingredients in your pantry.
Sure but the best part about making pizza at home is going beyond your local joints usual repertoire.
If youre still unconvinced, check outReadySetEats artichoke turkey pizza.
Repurpose an American classic into a Mexican dish that predates the birth of our country.
There are lots of versions out there.
Heres one of the best Thanksgiving leftover recipes weve found.
Fry the mixture up in hot oil for about five minutes, stirring constantly.
Simmer for two minutes.
Then, saute the remaining half onion and clove of garlic, diced finely, in hot oil.
Heat, and keep warm.
Fry the 12 tortillas quickly in hot oil.
Drain and keep them warm in a casserole dish.
Dip the tortillas in heated sauce, put a strip of filling across each, and roll tightly.
Arrange side-by-side in pan, sprinkle with cheese and heat in a 350-degree oven for 10 minutes.
Spoon heated sauce over enchiladas and serve with sour cream and chopped green onions.
What better way to weather the cold winter months than with a hearty chili?
So, lets assess the Thanksgiving leftover situation.
Youve likely got the following leftover turkey, gravy, stuffing or dressing and mashed potatoes.
Obviously, you oughta put all those things together in one dish with the mashed potatoes on top.
You dont have to use any ingredients other than the Thanksgiving leftovers themselves.
Although its called shepherds pie because it traditionally comes with lamb, this dish poulterers pie?
is as simple and cost-effective as it is tasty.
You dont have to use any ingredients other than the Thanksgiving leftovers themselves.
Seriously, how lame does that sandwich sound now?
Got a leftover pie crust or two, or even a frozen puff pastry?
Want something a bit more handheld?
Make them ahead of time and pop em in the toaster oven.
Quesadillas are a perfect vehicle in which to stuff a Thanksgiving leftover.
This onecalls for brie and cranberry chutney.
First things first: If youre not makingfresh turkey stockwith that picked-clean carcass, youre doing it wrong.
Then, make that stock into delicious soups.
This is a common tradition, so there are endless Thanksgiving leftover recipes for soup to try.
We suggestAlton Browns super-simple bird to the last droporthis delicious versionfrom The Pioneer Woman.
Some things are traditional for a reason.
Potato pancakes might already be the perfect Penny Hoarder food.
Dressthis basic recipeup with your favorite toppings… like, say, all that leftover cranberry sauce.
Food online grid Chef Giada De Laurentiis gets eggs and parmesan involved in her eggs in purgatory dish.
Or, you could experiment with throwing additional ingredients right into the mix before cooking.
Kelly, who blogs atJust a Taste, suggests cheddar cheese and scallions.
Yes, more delicious soup.
Youd be hard-pressed to argue against thisloaded mashed potato soupfrom Mommy Hates Cooking.
Instead of chicken broth, sub in that delicious turkey stock you made.
Check out Martha Stewarts recipe forturkey croquettes.
Bet you didnt know mashed potatoes could have a place on the dessert table.
That said, if you do have leftover stuffing, youre in for a treat.
Fried leftover stuffing served with a cranberry pesto really is next-level Thanksgiving leftover creativity.
ThisFood online grid recipeis super simple and super tasty.
But shockingly, many people eat only a tiny bit of cranberry sauce, or consider it merely obligatory.
Buck that trend and give these leftover recipes a try.
This versionfrom Baked In looks as good as it sounds.
Thanksgiving leftovers for breakfast doesnt have to mean hash not that we dont love hash!
Spoon your cranberry sauce intopancake batterfor a sweet breakfast that might become your new favorite Friday-after-Thanksgiving tradition.
Transform that cranberry sauce into next weeks breakfast for the whole family by whipping up a batch of muffins.
This recipefrom Kitchen Treaty looks delectable, as does Wes Martinscranberry-carrotversion.
Thisquichehas nine ingredients, one of which is your leftover green bean casserole.
Heres what to do with the leftovers.
DIY your hash using leftover sweet potatoes, turkey and poached eggs.
Want a slightly sweetened roll, once all the Thanksgiving crescents have been eaten up?
Try out thesesweet potato biscuitscourtesy of Spinach Tiger.
TryTaste of Homes version, complete with pecans, or this one fromSpinach Tiger.
Heres one more way to make this Thanksgiving leftover even sweeter: Transform it into cake.
This recipeis reminiscent of good, homemade gingerbread.
Robert Bruce is a senior writer at The Penny Hoarder.
Jamie Cattanach is a contributor to The Penny Hoarder.
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