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thanksgiving leftover ideas

Thanksgiving Leftover Ideas: 7 Creative Ways to Enjoy Them


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

Creative ways to use Thanksgiving leftovers.


Ingredients

  • Turkey – 2 cups, shredded
  • Stuffing – 2 cups
  • Cranberry sauce – 1 cup
  • Mashed potatoes – 2 cups
  • Cheddar cheese – 1 cup, shredded
  • Green beans – 1 cup, chopped
  • Butter – 2 tablespoons
  • Olive oil – 1 tablespoon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix together turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce.
  3. In a baking dish, layer mashed potatoes on the bottom.
  4. Add the turkey mixture on top of the mashed potatoes.
  5. Sprinkle green beans over the turkey mixture.
  6. Top with cheddar cheese.
  7. Melt butter and drizzle over the top.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes until heated through and cheese is bubbly.

Notes

  • Feel free to add any other leftover vegetables.
  • You can substitute chicken for turkey if preferred.
  • This dish can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

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