[Photograph: J. Kenji López-Alt]
It’s the meal so many of us look forward to all year long: roasted turkey, savory stuffing, and piles of potatoes – just to name a few favorites.
Who says Thanksgiving only lasts for one day? After spending so much time making a meal for friends and family, put those leftovers to good use. We’ve put together a list of recipe ideas that use up your Turkey Day ingredients, so you don’t have to let a single bite go to waste.
1. What to do with all that turkey?
Try some new flavors and dishes! Here’s a roundup of Mexican recipes using leftover turkey. Trust us – you’ll want to make them all!
2. Make a soup!
Hearty and delicious – these soup recipes will warm you up after a long day of Black Friday shopping.
3. Assemble a sandwich.
We promise this one takes your leftover sandwich to a whole new level.
4. Two words: Stuffing Waffles.
Fire up the waffle iron. You’ll want to save some stuffing to make these.
5. Throw together a breakfast.
Kick off your holiday shopping with a healthy breakfast. Frittatas pack on the flavor, are easy to make, and you can throw in just about any veggie you have on hand. Here are a few recipes to try.
