17 mouth-watering recipes for all those Thanksgiving leftovers

Deep Fried Loaded Mashed Potato Bites

We love anything deep fried and these potato bites are no exception. This recipe is the perfect way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. Bacon and Parmesan cheese make this dish exquisite.

Get the recipe: The Cookie Rookie

Asian-Style Turkey and Cabbage Noodle Soup

Give your leftover turkey an exciting twist by adding it to noodle soup. The bold Asian flavours and the thick, chewy udon noodles are what comfort food dreams are made of. A couple dashes of sriracha adds a nice kick.

Get the recipe: Canadian Living

Cranberry Yogurt Parfaits

Start your morning-after-Thanksgiving right with this yummy parfait. All it takes is three ingredients to come together for a quick and satisfying breakfast or snack. 

Get the recipe: Canadian Living

Thanksgiving Pizza

Layered with mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans and turkey, this pizza cannot be missed.

Get the recipe: The Gunny Sack

Israeli Couscous With Turkey and Honey-Roasted Carrots

This healthy and delicious meal makes great use of leftover turkey and may be just what you need to relieve the guilt of overindulging. 

Get the recipe: Canadian Living

Easy Stuffing, Ham and Egg Cups

So tasty and convenient, these breakfast bundles are perfect for all that yummy leftover stuffing.

Get the recipe: Canadian Living

Turkey, Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwich With Cranberry Mustard

Move over boring, old turkey sandwich—there’s a new version in town. You’ll love this decadent Thanksgiving sammy that’s packed with all the comforting flavours of Thanksgiving and topped with creamy brie cheese.

Get the recipe: Feasting At Home

Creamy Turkey Penne With Brussels Sprouts

This yummy pasta will make your turkey leftovers even more delicious thanks to the creamy sauce—and it all comes together in only 30 minutes, making it a great weeknight dinner.

Get the recipe: Canadian Living

Oven-Baked Mashed Potato Cakes

A fabulous side dish for holiday celebrations or a delicious way to use up your leftover mashed potatoes, these potato cakes are the perfect amount of crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. 

Get the recipe: Eat Well 101

Thanksgiving Leftover Tacos With Cranberry Salsa

If tofurkey was on the menu for your Thanksgiving feast, these tacos are a fantastic way for vegetarians to vamp up those leftovers. Don’t worry meat-lovers—just substitue for turkey and you’ve got the tacos of your dreams. 

Get the recipe: Cruelty-Free Family

Turkey, Smashed Avocado, Cranberry, Brie and Mashed Potato Waffle Melts

Who says the overindulging needs to stop after Thanksgiving? A feast in itself, these waffle melts are the ultimate way to use up all those leftovers and create one epic meal. Tip: Drizzle some gravy over the waffle for an extra boost of flavour (not that it needs it, but we’re all about living it up).

Get the recipe: Half Baked Harvest

Cranberry Shortbread Bars

Elevate the classic shortbread bar by adding some cranberry sauce. These make a delightful treat and go great with a nice cup of tea.

Get the recipe: Life Made Sweeter

Shortcut Turkey Risotto

Risotto can take some effort to make but our shortcut version cuts out the most of the stove-top stirring hassle for an equally silky result. Throw in turkey and leftover veggies to make use of your leftovers.

Get the recipe: Canadian Living

Greek Yogurt Cranberry Sauce Coffee Cake

You can’t go wrong with a coffee cake, especially one that has creamy greek yogurt and tangy cranberry sauce. Enjoy with a nice cuppa joe for breakfast or serve as a dessert.

Get the recipe: How Sweet Eats

Hearty Turkey Pot Pies

These individual pot pies are filled with delicious bits of turkey breast and a peppery cream sauce, making it the ultimate comfort dish for those chilly weeknights in the fall.

Get the recipe: Canadian Living

Barbecue Chicken Nachos

This recipe calls for chicken but you can sub it out for leftover turkey for an epic snack, perfect for a day of bingeing on Netflix shows.

Get the recipe: Floating Kitchen

Potato and Salmon Cakes

Flaky salmon and a few fresh ingredients bring leftover mashed potatoes back to life. Enjoy as a light lunch or dinner with a simple green salad.

Get the recipe: Canadian Living