Thanksgiving Leftover Recipe Makeover Ideas

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by Renae Chiovaro on November 28, 2013

creamy turkey and rice soup

The one thing about Thanksgiving is that there is usually a ton of leftovers! If you are like me, you get bored of leftovers easily. It’s time to makeover your leftovers! Here are some ideas:

Creamy Turkey Noodle Soup Recipe (Use leftover turkey.)

Creamy Turkey Noodle Soup Recipe (Use leftover turkey.)

Turkey Enchiladas (Just replace the chicken with diced turkey.)

Turkey Enchilada Skillet (Just replace the chicken with diced turkey.)

Turkey Chili Chowder (Just replace the chicken with diced turkey.)

chicken pot pie

Turkey Pot Pie (Just replace the chicken with diced turkey.)

Shepherds Pie (Use leftover mashed potatoes and turkey.)

Ham Bone Soup Recipe

Ham & Bean Soup (Use leftover ham bone or diced ham.)

Ham & Pea Carbanera (Use leftover ham.)

Scallop Potatoes & Ham (Use leftover ham.)

Ham & Cheese With Dill Sandwich Spread (Use leftover ham.)

Calzones (Use leftover ham.)

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Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches (Use leftover ham.)

Sweet Potato Pancakes (Use about 1 cup of leftover sweet potato casserole.)

Sweet Potato Ravioli’s (Use leftover sweet potato casserole to replace butternut squash.)

pumpkin smoothie

Pumpkin Smoothie (Use leftover pumpkin puree. I bet sweet potato puree would work too!)

For more ideas, checkout my recipe index! What are your plans for your leftovers?

 

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Renae Chiovaro

Renae is a married working mom of two handsome boys. She works as a registered dental hygienist by day and blogs here at How to Have it All by night. She enjoys cooking from scratch, working in her vegetable garden and functional training.

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