Now that the feast is complete, it’s time to reap the rewards of all that hard work and dig into those treasured leftovers! Transform your turkey into an epic detox sandwich that’ll revive you from your food coma or turn those taters into crispy loaded mashed potato balls. You know what they say: Things are often better the second time around!
Leftover Turkey Pot Pie
Here’s an opportunity to help clear out the fridge of your leftover veggies, pie crust, and, of course, turkey. Flavored with broth, onions, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, this pot pie from Allrecipes tastes like Thanksgiving dinner in a single bite!
Thanksgiving Detox Sandwich
Every year, we dream of the spectacular sandwich we’re going to make the day after Thanksgiving. If you’re still recovering from yesterday and looking for something on the lighter side, consider our Goodtaste original loaded detox sandwich with turkey, cranberry mayo, and loads of veggies.
Turkey-Chile Verde Enchiladas
If you’ve got tons of turkey just waiting to be eaten, swap it in for the chicken in your favorite enchiladas. Good Housekeeping stuffs these enchiladas with turkey, scallions, lime juice, and cheese, but then takes this dish to the next level with your own salsa verde. If you’re all cooked out, you can grab some mild salsa verde at your local H-E-B.
Turkey Dinner Bone Broth + Rice Soup
After you’ve picked over your roasted bird, don’t discard the bones! Turn the carcass into a flavorful bone broth. This no-waste soup from AllRecipes uses scraps from your feast (save those carrot peels and onion skins too!) to create an unctuous broth to sip on a cold day or turn into a satisfying family meal.
Loaded Mashed Potato Balls
Buttery potatoes, crispy bacon, and gooey cheese—enough said! Turn your leftover mashed potatoes into these crisp yet creamy balls from Damn Delicious. Simple and addictive, you can add in your fave loaded potato toppings and fry them up golden brown. Psst! They’re perfect for dipping in extra gravy!
Turkey Stuffing Salad
We love this fresh and unique twist on T-Day leftovers from Food & Wine, shared by Slurrp. This crunchy salad with apple, turkey, fennel, celery, and croutons is a play on a deconstructed stuffing and is a lighter alternative after a day of bingeing.
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