Thanksgiving fast approaches, and if you're smart, you're already brainstorming Thanksgiving leftover recipes to help you rid your household of the inevitable unfinished turkey and potatoes. The traditional Thanksgiving meal consists of a few essentials: turkey, mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, and a pumpkin pie (don't drool on your keyboard). That is a lot of food, meaning you're bound to be left with some odds and ends to work with.
The best Thanksgiving leftover recipes we've seen so far include interesting brunch takes on turkey and gravy (cranberry pancakes, anyone?) as well as an incredibly creative cupcake remix of the massive meal. Whether you opt for the turkey pizza or the leftover burritos, one thing is for sure: you'll definitely need a nap after any of these indulgent meals.
15 Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes
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Mini Holiday Meal Munchies
Thanksgiving Meal Cupcakes Demonstrate Fun Portion Control
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Deceiving Carnivorous Cakes
The Raw Turkey Cake is a Treat That Won't Give you Food Poisoning
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Twisted Holiday Mega Meals
Turgooducochiqua
12
Monstrous Meaty Masterpieces
The World’s Meatiest Sandwich is Mammoth
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Bizarre Holiday Turkey Pies
Experiement This Year With a 2012 American Thanksgiving Lasagna
10
Holiday Supper Sandwiches
The Grilled Cheese Social 'Thanks'gibbons' Glamorizes Leftovers
9
Donut-Inspired Turkeys
TurDunkin by Unwholesome Foods is Stuffed with Munchkins
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Bite-Sized Pumpkin Pies
With This 'My Baking Addiction Creation,' Hunger Will Not Be an Option
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Pig Out On A Big Bird
Bacon Wrapped Turkey For Thanksgiving
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Remixed Leftover Turkey Wraps
The Thanksgiving Burrito is a Tasty Festive Meal for the Day After
5
Gobbling Breakfast Recipes
Use Thanksgiving Leftovers for This Turkey-Based Eggs Benedict Dish
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Tangy Turkey Pizza Recipes
Add Some Variety to Your Leftovers with This Creative Pie
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Bite-Sized Pasta Pastries
The 'Girl Who Ate Everything' Lasagna Cupcakes Serve Italian Differently
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Snack-Stuffed Turkeys
This Different Turkey Recipe Incorporates the Classic Cake into the Mix
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Double Gourd Desserts
Brooklyn Supper's 'Pumpkin Pie in the Pumpkin' Makes a Unique Centerpiece
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Festive Turkey Burgers
Holiday Feast Turkey Stuffing Burgers are Full of Seasonal Flavors
Chip-Created Mashed Potatoes
The Lay's Potato Chip to Potato Dish Kit Shares a Viral Recipe Hack
Diet-Friendly Recipe Generators
MealPractice is a Custom-Tailored Recipe App Powered by AI
Warming Tikka Masala Soups
Panera Has a Tasty New Chicken Tikka Masala Soup for Winter
Film-Themed Cookbooks
A24's Scrounging Cookbook Takes Cues from Unusual Movie Meals
Slow-Cooking Recipe Campaigns
Troy-Bilt's Low, Slow, & Mow Recipes Free Up Time for Yardwork
Kitchenware Christmas Crackers
Fortnum's 1707 Crackers are Filled with Miniature Kitchen Utensils
Thanksgiving Instant Turkey Soups
Campbell's Chunky Debuts a New Microwavable Turkey Soup Bowl
Sleep-Friendly Cookies
Nightfood's Sleep-Friendly Cookies Satifsy Evening Cravings
Cranberry-Topped Chicken Sandwiches
KFC Introduces the Seasonal 'Festive Chicken Sandwich'
Confetti-Filled Snacking Commercials
Frito-Lay Launches the Taste of Super Bowl Campaign
Viral Grilled Cheese Burritos
Chipotle Teamed Up with a TikTok Creator to Share a Tasty Menu Hack
Witty Holiday Film Cookbooks
'The Unofficial Home Alone Cookbook' Has 75 Recipes
Casserole-Inspired Chocolate Bars
This Gourmet Chocolate Bar Plays with Sweet Potato & Marshmallow
Upcycled Ice Cream Desserts
Salt & Straw's Pints of the Month Help to Reduce Food Waste
Festive Fried Chicken Meals
The Mary Brown's Team Feast is Arriving for the Holidays
Upside-Down Pastries
This Viral TikTok Recipe Layers Honey, Fruits or Veggies and Cheese
Pizza Potato Chips
Trader Joe's Pizza Party Potato Chips are Available for a Limited Time
Highly Anticipated Thanksgiving Offers
Farm Boy Elevates Thanksgiving with Seasonal Offerings
Cat-Centric Culinary Collections
The Feastivities Collection by Fancy Feast Treats Cats & Owners
Snackable Back-to-School Lunches
Little Spoon's Lunchers are Nutritious Meals for Big Kids
Edible Savory Sprays
The Tofurky Gravy Spray is a Multitasking Fragrance
Thanksgiving-Themed Turkey Sandwiches
Firehouse Subs Just Added a New Thanksgiving Turkey Sub
Frozen Poutine Poppers
The Kroger Co's Poutine Poppers are a Great Ready-to-Bake Snack
Thanksgiving Dinner Ice Creams
The Baskin-Robbins Turkey Day Fixin’s Ice Cream is Sweet and Spiced
Festive Savory Snack Ads
Frito Lay Canada is Encouraging Canadians to Leave Out Chips for Santa
Moroccan-Inspired Frozen Entrees
Saffron Road's Heat-and-Eat Meals are Ready in Minutes
Upside-Down Apple Tarts
Trader Joe's Apple Tatin Tartelettes are Sold Frozen for Easy Serving
Poutine-Style Potato Bowls
KFC Launches the New KFC Smash’d Potato Bowls Featuring Chicken Nuggets
Edible Pastry Holiday Homes
Pop-Tarts & Tiffany Pratt Made Designs Inspired by Canadian Dwellings
Wholesome Harvest Crisps
Pringles Harvest Blends are Sweet Potato & Multigrain-Infused Crisps
Seasonal Thanksgiving Sausages
Dog Haus' Würst Thanksgiving Sausage is Full of Autumnal Flavors
Potato-Made Compostable Cling Wraps
Great Wrap Offers a New Biodegradable Cling Film
Prepackaged Pumpkin Baked Goods
Entenmann’s Pumpkin Bakery Treats are Here for Fall
Toaster Pastry Prediction Platforms
Prop-Tarts Challenges Pop-Tarts Fans' Intuition
Seasonal Nostalgic Baked Goods
These La Brea Bakery Holiday Breads are Arriving at Retailers Now
Thanksgiving Stuffing-Flavored Popcorn
Trader Joe's Has New Thanksgiving Stuffing Seasoned Popcorn
Rice Pudding Pots
Petit Pot's Vanilla Rice Pudding is a Rich, Creamy and Convenient Dessert
Returning Potato-Flavored Cookies
Insomnia Cookies Debuted Two New Cookies for St Patty's 2024
Re-Imaged Thanksgiving Pizza Pies
DiGiorno Introduces a Game-Changing Pie to the Table
St. Patrick's Day Desserts
Sugar Bowl Bakery Boasts Imaginative and Playful Desserts
Fried Stuffed Potato Croquettes
Trader Joe's Papas Rellenas are Filled with Savory Beef
Effortless Charcuterie Plates
TikTok's Viral "Girl Dinner" is a Meal Made of Small Bits and Bites
Veggie-First Children's Meals
Lil’ Gourmets Meal Pouches Make Feeding Kids Vegetables Easy
Convenient Steam-in-Bag Meals
Birds Eye Steamfresh Meals are Perfect for Midweek Lunch or Dinner
Waste-Reducing Culinary Starters
The Spare Food Co.'s Spare Starter Uses Surplus Farm Produce
Cheesy Tater Tot Appetizers
Domino's New Loaded Tots Come in Three Different Varieties
Small Side Meals
Popeyes Created Its Own Version of the Viral "Girl Dinner"
Friendsgiving Event Series
Butterball and Bumble Foster Togetherness with #FindYourTable
Frozen Dinner Holiday Calendars
Stouffer's Comfort Calendar is Full of Convenient Family Meals
Potato Breakfast Dishes
OEB Breakfast Co. Celebrates National Potato Month with its Signature Dish
Shareable Appetizer Buckets
Subway Debuted Pigs in Blankets Sharing Bucket for the Holidays
Nutritious Wintertime Meal Bowls
Jason's Deli Handcrafted Bowls Come in Three Varieties
Slow-Baked Potato Products
McCain Baby Hasselbacks Come with Flavor Sachets
Thick Mac and Cheese Recipes
An Easy Mac and Cheese Recipe from TikTok is Viral for its Simplicity
Festively Flavored Mayo Spreads
Primal Kitchen Cranberry Mayo is Arriving for the Holidays
Corned Beef-Stuffed Potatoes
McAlister's Deli's Celebrates Paddy's Day with the Corned Beef Spud
Cup-Style Potato Snacks
Idahoan Foods Introduces the Shredded Potato Snack in Two Flavors
Comfort Food Frozen Pies
These New Pukka Pies Come in Three Satisfying Varieties
Premiumized Frozen Meals
By Andrew Zimmern Frozen Entrées Elevate Classic Comfort Foods
Festive Holiday Meal Menus
The Honey Baked Ham Company Has Launched its Holiday Menu
Comforting Savory Potato Soups
The Swiss Chalet Loaded Potato Soup Has Arrived for Winter
International Cuisine Side Dishes
Tilda Tasty Sides Come in Four Flavor Varieties
Clean Microwavable Meals
Good To-Go's Microwavable Meal Cups Simplify Favorite Recipes
Sweet Potato Ice Creams
Jeni's New Sweet Potato Marshmallow Brulee is Holiday-Ready
Cranberry Season Campaigns
Ocean Spray's How You Cran Celebrates a Favorite Holiday Flavor
Single Serve Mashed Potato Packs
Bob Evans Farms Offers an On-the-Go Version of a Classic Dish
Restaurant-Inspired Frozen Comfort Foods
The Boston Market At Home Frozen Foods Has Been Expanded
Sitcom-Style Thanksgiving Campaigns
Whipshots & Patti’s Good Life Teamed Up to Make New Traditions
Christmas Family Dinners
Farm Boy Offers $199.99 Christmas Family Dinner for Easy Holiday Feasting
Meal Inspiration Apps
Omlete is a Meal Planning App Based on What's in Your Fridge
Mascarpone-Infused Side Dishes
Urban Plates Has Added Creamy Mascarpone Polenta to Its Winter Menu
Leftover Sandwich Campaigns
The Hellmanns' 'Between 2 Slices' Campaign Tackles Food Waste
Versatile Shredded Potato Mixes
Idahoan® SHREDS Tater Tumblers® Unseasoned Mix is Tasty
Flavorful Veggie Side Dishes
Bob Evans Farmhouse Favorites Vegetable Sides Come in Three Options
Potato-Based Pancake Mixes
The Patty Cakes Potato Protein Pancake Mix is Plant-Based
Savory Butternut Squash Tarts
This Butternut Squash and Caramelized Onion Tart is Fall-Ready
Money-Saving Holiday Meal Deals
The Kroger Freshgiving Meal Feeds 10 for Less Than $5 Each
Quick-Prep Poutine Bites
The St. Hubert Frozen Poutine Bites are a Casual At-Home Snack
Flavorful Festive Food Products
These Premier Foods Limited-Edition Products Come in Four Options
Convenient Autumnal QSR Pies
The McDonald's Pumpkin & Creme Pie is Sweet and Creamy
Mexican Holiday Carnita Menus
El Pollo Loco Launches the Special Holiday Carnitas Menu
Hearty Heat-and-Eat Meals
Cracker Barrel's Bolstering Its Takeout Menu with New $5 Take-Home Meals
Takeout French Toast Bars
McAlister’s Deli Just Added a French Toast Bar to Its Catering Menu
Festively Themed QSR Sandwiches
The KFC Christmas Special Sandwiches Come in Two Varieties
Thanksgiving Meal Ice Creams
The Salt & Straw Thanksgiving Series is Five-Course Meal-Inspired
Cheesy Mediterranean Breakfast Burritos
Salad and Go Just Added a Mediterranean Breakfast Burrito
Sombrero-Shaped Appetizers
TexMex Sombreros are Shapely Snacks Filled with Flavor
Asian-Inspired Sliders
White Castle Concocted Unique Slider Recipes for National Noodle Day
Ready-to-Mix Meal Seasonings
The Bisto Roast Potato and Roast Chicken Seasonings are Easy to Use
Family-Friendly Instant Potatoes
Idahoan Perfect Mash Now Comes in a Value-Minded Family Size
Ready-to-Eat Potato Salads
Trader Joe's New Potato Salad is the Perfect Side Dish for Summer
Grilled Potato Pancake Mixes
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Grated Egg Toasts
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Single-Serve Restaurant Meals
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Ready-to-Mix Rosti Products
The Paxo Potato Rosti Cake Mixes Come in Two Flavors
Breakfast-style Tater Tots
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Gourmet Potato Pizzas
The Patata Rustica Pizza Features Seasoned Potatoes and Bacon
Savory-Sweet Seasonal Donuts
McCormick & Dough Doughnuts Collaborated on Holiday Doughnut Bites
Festive Dog Food Formulas
Burns Pet Nutrition's Turkey Dog Food Recipe is a Special Holiday Treat
Herbaceous Puff Pastry Appetizers
Herbes De Provence Triangles are Trader Joe's Latest Appetizer
Gluten-Free Porridge Pots
Bio&Me's Gut-Healthy Porridge Pots are Rich in Fiber & Plant-Based
Shareable Potato Foodservice Products
McCain Mini Mashers are Great for Versatility
Veggie-Infused Cornbreads
Veggies Made Great Cornbread Has Three-Grams of Protein Per Serving
Potato-Stuffed Breakfast Burritos
Taco John's is Serving Up New Meat & Potato Breakfast Burritos
Tart Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Newk's Eatery Just Added a Cranberry & Almond Chicken Salad Sandwich
Empowering Thanksgiving Pies
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Sweet Pumpkin-Stuffed Beignets
Ruby Slipper is Serving Up Pumpkin Marshmallow Beignets This Fall
Dedicated Hashbrown Casserole Menus
Huddle House is Serving Up Four Hashbrown Casserole Dishes
French Cuisine-Inspired Pitas
Pita Pit Has Just Unveiled Its New Cordon Bleu Pit and Salad Option
QSR Comfort Food Bowls
The KFC Smash’d Potato Bowl is Available in Pittsburgh
Ready-to-Serve Easter Meals
California Pizza Kitchen Has Added Ready-to-Serve Family Meals
Remixed Holiday Diner Dishes
These IHOP Holiday Meals Come in Two Limited-Edition Varieties
Autumnal Apple Crumb Cupcakes
Gigi’s Cupcakes' Just Added a New Apple Cream Crumb Cupcake for Fall
Hidden Veggie Pancake Mixes
This Homestyle Pancake Mix Features Flaxseed, Oats, Fruits & Veggies
Christmas Tree Pancake Kits
The Betty Crocker Santa Stackers Complete Pancake Kit is Festive
Festive Holiday Dinner Pizzas
The Country Choice Christmas Pizza is Topped with All the Fixings
Comforting Hangover-Helping Menus
Domino's Just Debuted a New Hangover Menu in the Netherlands
Autumnal Popcorn Snacks
Grandma's Stuffing Popcorn by Opopop is a Limited Seasonal Snack
Fried Pickle-Topped Tacos
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Meaty QSR Poutines
These Arby's Poutine Options are Packed with Added Protein
Gluten-Free Frozen Pastries
Gluten Free Easy Brings Satisfying Options to the Freezer Aisle
Sweet Potato Donut Mixes
West Food Brands' Bake-at-Home Dessert Only Needs Added Liquid
Hybrid Griddled Taco Recipes
This Recipe for Quesotacos With Peppers and Onions is Quick and Easy
Warming Winter Snack Ranges
These New Higgidy Products are Arriving for Autumn and Winter
Streamlined Meal Planning Apps
Foodpot Helps with Meal Planning and Recipe Discovery
Complimentary Winter Soup Promotions
The Potbelly 'Comfort in a Cup' Promotion Offers Free Soup
Jalapeño-Topped Brisket Sandwiches
Cowboy Chicken Just Dropped a Juicy New Brisket Sandwich
Protein-Packed Quick-Serve Meals
Perfect Servings Meals Just Need Water and Heating Before Eating
Wintertime Comfort Food Menus
KOP Grill & Tavern Created a New Comfort-Focused Winter Menu
Pumpkin Spice Pancakes Combos
IHOP is Celebrating Fall with a New Pumpkin Spice Pancake Combo
Easy-Prep Mashed Cauliflower Sides
These Bob Evans Mashed Cauliflower Sides Feature 2 Flavors
Twice-Baked Potato Side Dishes
Reser's Main St. Bistro Twice Baked Potatoes are Quick to Prepare
Warming Winter Menu Additions
Taziki’s Relaunches the Baklava Cheesecake and Tomato Soup