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Julie R. ThomsonTaste Senior Editor, HuffPostEverything Thanksgiving: Get all our Thanksgiving recipes, how-to’s and more!
We can all let out a huge, collective sigh of relief because Thanksgiving dinner is behind us ― even if only by an hour or so. And if you or your guests are anything like us, they’re already hankering for some leftovers.
Now that the dishes have been washed and our families are beginning to shuffle out of our homes, we can relish in the fact that we have a fridge full of leftovers. And not just any leftovers, but Thanksgiving leftovers.
But don’t make the mistake of just heating them up in the microwave. While we can’t deny the pure joy that is a plate of leftovers, there are many amazing creations (besides sandwiches and soup) that can be made with turkey, stuffing, cranberries and gravy. We’re talking waffles, Pop Tarts and so much more. Look:
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Half Baked Harvest
Thanksgiving Leftover Croque Madame
Get the Thanksgiving Leftover Croque Madame recipe from Half Baked Harvest
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Crunchy Creamy Sweet
One Pot Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe
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HuffPost
Thanksgiving Turkey Gumbo
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4
Foodie Crush
Curry Turkey Pot Pie
Get the Curry Turkey Pot Pie recipe from Foodie Crush
5
SkinnyTaste
Leftover Turkey Harvest Cobb Salad
Get the Leftover Turkey Harvest Cobb Salad recipe from SkinnyTaste
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Life Tastes Good
Leftover Thanksgiving Casserole
Get the Leftover Thanksgiving Casserole recipe from Life Tastes Good
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7
Climbing Grier Mountain
Leftover Turkey Ratatouille Skillet with Herbed Dumplings
Get the Leftover Turkey Ratatouille Skillet with Herbed Dumplings recipe from Climbing Grier Mountain
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Half Baked Harvest
Thanksgiving Turkey Hot Dish
Get the Thanksgiving Turkey Hot Dish recipe from Half Baked Harvest
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Completely Delicious
Turkey and Dumplings
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The Clever Carrot
Turkey Cranberry Quesadilla
Get the Turkey Cranberry Quesadilla recipe from The Clever Carrot
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Damn Delicious
Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Pot Pie
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Climbing Mount Grier
Thanksgiving Tater Tots
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How Sweet It Is
Thanksgiving Leftover Breakfast Sandwich
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How Sweet It Is
Roasted Butternut Squash Spinach Dip
Get the Roasted Butternut Squash Spinach Dip recipe from How Sweet It Is
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How Sweet It Is
BLT Turkey Tacos with Cranberry Salsa
Get the BLT Turkey Tacos with Cranberry Salsa recipe from How Sweet It Is
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The Gunny Sack
Thanksgiving Pizza
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Kristin Guy, Dine X Design
Thanksgiving Leftover Pop Tarts
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How Sweet It Is
Roasted Turkey Potato Chip BLAT
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Half Baked Harvest
One-Pot Cheesy Turkey Tamale Pie
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Half Baked Harvest
Turkey, Smashed Avocado, Cranberry, Brie And Mashed Potato Waffle Melts
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Boulder Locavore
Turkey Holiday Hash
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Just A Taste
Leftover Stuffing Waffles
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Just A Taste
Leftover Turkey Pot Pie With Cheddar Biscuits
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Skinny Taste
Leftover Turkey And Sweet Potato Frittata
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Pip & Ebby
Thanksgiving Leftover Stromboli
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Before You Go
The Best Containers To Store Your Thanksgiving Leftovers This Year
Dependable glass containers that you can cook in(01 of 08)
Cook, serve and store your stuffings and casseroles in these durable tempered glass Pyrex dishes, each accompanied by a leakproof lid. This 10-piece set is resistant to scratches, odor or staining, so you don't have to worry about that dreaded orange residue from leftover spaghetti. Plus these containers promise easy clean-up as they're completely dishwasher safe. (credit: Williams Sonoma)
Eco-friendly zipper lock bags(02 of 08)
Single-use plastic? Never heard of her. This silicone resealable bag set from Stasher is a great way to store anything from leftover rolls to turkey without taking up a lot of precious space in your fridge. These aren’t just great for food storage, however. You can also microwave or sous vide food in them, too! (credit: Amazon)
Color-coded nesting food storage(03 of 08)
We've all rummaged around drawers and cabinets trying to find matching lids and containers. Fortunately, this five-piece nesting food storage set from Joseph Joseph can help with that. Each container features a lockable, airtight and leakproof lid that makes stacking and transportation a cinch. (credit: Amazon)
Pop top bowls for all your liquids(04 of 08)
Stop storing your soups, gravy and sauces in flat containers that can easily spill liquid contents. This set of tempered glass bowls by S'well is flat-bottomed for stability and security and each one has a pop-top lid for mess-free opening and storage. There are also measurements markings for those who like to meal prep, plus each durable bowl and lid is dishwasher and microwave safe. (credit: S'well)
The ultimate container collection(05 of 08)
This eight-piece Porter fridge bundle from W&P Design contains fan-favorite sustainable containers that offer you a variety of ways to store all kinds of leftovers. The BPA-free plastic bowl comes with a silicone lid and strap, perfect for packing lunch for the next day. The assorted screw-tight bowls are great for cranberry sauce and gravy, while the glass wide-mouth bottle is ideal for beverages -- like leftover wine, perhaps? (No judgement). (credit: W&P Design)
Collapsable containers to fit every shelf in your fridge or cabinet(06 of 08)
This three-piece high quality food grade silicone set from Keweis is a customizable and space-saving approach to food storage. Pack away all your Thanksgiving side dishes in the containers, which are safe for the microwave, freezer and dishwasher, then easily fold them flat when you're done. The valve design on each interlocking lid ensures that hot air can escape, so no water vapor forms during microwaving. (credit: Amazon)
The next day's meal in one convenient box(07 of 08)
The Porzu bento lunch box offers multiple compartments, built-in cutlery and a removable tray so you can have your turkey, side dishes and that slice of pumpkin pie in one airtight place. It's both dishwasher- and microwave-safe and made of durable BPA-free plastic. (credit: Amazon)
Festive to-go containers for guests(08 of 08)
If you're faced with mountains of leftovers that you know you'll never finish, these assorted aluminum take-out containers are a great way to share the love with guests without saying goodbye forever to your dishes and Tupperware. Twelve large and 12 small containers make up this 24-piece set from The Lakeside Collection, each with a festive cover. These are also great for gifting cookies, candies or other baked goods. (credit: The Lakeside Collection)
