Forget Black Friday doorbusters: the best part of the day after Thanksgiving has always been the leftovers! Turn your Turkey Day dishes into next-day deliciousness with these can’t-miss recipes, and make the holiday last a little longer.
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Leftover Stuffing Waffles
The morning after Thanksgiving calls for a festive breakfast, and these flavorful stuffing waffles are just the thing. Add a dollop of cranberry sauce for sweetness, or go savory with gravy.
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Leftover Cranberry Sauce Muffins with Oat Streusel Topping
Whether you’ve scheduled a day full of activities or blocked off your calendar for some quality couch time, these bakery-quality muffins are the perfect snack. They’re moist, tangy and totally irresistible.
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Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Ramen
For a tasty spin on traditional turkey stew, try out this easy ramen recipe. Let the rich stock simmer for a few hours, then add scallions, shiitake mushrooms, hard-boiled egg and crispy bacon. Did we mention the crispy bacon?
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Leftover Mashed Potato Puffs
Give new life to leftover mashed potatoes with these light, fluffy puffs. Sour cream, chives and cheddar cheese lend them craveable, loaded-baked-potato flavor, and they’re sure to disappear just as fast as you can bake them.
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Thanksgiving in a Blanket
Crescent rolls are the perfect way to dress up your Thanksgiving leftovers. These flavor-packed snacks combine mashed potatoes, turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce, all wrapped up in a flaky, buttery pastry. Serve with gravy and dunk to your heart’s content.
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Pumpkin Pie Milkshakes
These pumpkin pie milkshakes are creamy, dreamy and full of fall flavor. Serve alongside a plate piled high with savory snacks for a meal no one can resist.
