Not sure what to do with all those Thanksgiving leftovers? Make one of these easy Thanksgiving leftover meals using stuffing, mashed potatoes, or turkey. Don’t let any of those leftovers go to waste and get creative with one of these mouthwatering recipes! 

Table of Contents
  1. Hearty Casseroles 
  2. Turkey Wraps & Paninis 
  3. Waffle Hacks

Hearty Casseroles 

Make one of these comforting casserole dishes using your leftover Thanksgiving side dishes!

Thanksgiving Casserole – Thanksgiving Casserole combines the best holiday dishes like mashed potatoes, gravy, turkey, and stuffing in a comforting, hearty baked casserole. You can use the leftovers from your holiday meal to make it or use some shortcuts to make it any time of year!

A serving of cheesy chicken casserole topped with melted cheddar and garnished with parsley is on a dark plate, with the rest of the casserole in a glass baking dish in the background.

Creamy Turkey Stuffing Casserole – Easy Creamy Stuffing Casserole is a hearty, comforting baked casserole perfect for a cold night. It’s easy to make with a stuffing mix, prepared soup, and leftover turkey.. The flavors are savory, cozy, and it makes a big batch for a family meal.

A glass baking dish filled with a creamy, baked casserole. A wooden serving spoon is lifting a portion from one corner. Fresh parsley and a striped towel are nearby on a white surface.

Cheeseburger Mashed Potato Casserole – This dish combines the best mashed potato casserole recipe with everything you love about cheeseburgers – savory beef and lots of melted cheddar cheese! Cheeseburger mashed potato casserole is a fun twist on burgers and perfect when you’re craving a hearty dinner.

A wooden spoon lifts a cheesy casserole with melted cheese stretching, over a white baking dish filled with the same casserole. An onion and spices are blurred in the background.

Turkey Wraps & Paninis 

Enjoy some of your leftover turkey in one of these delicious wraps or paninis!

Turkey Bacon Wraps – Turkey Bacon Wraps are easy to make and loaded with turkey, crispy bacon, creamy avocado, and lettuce for a light and delicious lunch or dinner. Serve them with ranch dressing for even more flavor!

A turkey and veggie wrap cut in half, showing layers of turkey, avocado, lettuce, and tomato, placed on a dark blue plate. In the background, there is a tomato and half an avocado.

Buffalo Turkey Wraps – Buffalo Wraps are made with a tangy buffalo sauce, leftover turkey, cheese, and crunchy veggies. They’re bursting with flavor, easy to make, and great for lunch or dinner.

Three tortilla wraps filled with shredded chicken, lettuce, carrots, and red onion, stacked on a white plate. The wraps have a creamy orange filling and are cut in half to show the colorful ingredients inside.

Turkey Bacon Panini – This Turkey Bacon Panini has avocado, cheese, tomato paired with tasty slices of bread for a delicious hot sandwich. It’s easy to make, and I’m showing you how to make it with a panini maker or in a skillet. It’s the perfect lunch or dinner recipe!

A toasted sandwich cut in half, showing layers of avocado, sliced turkey, melted cheese, tomato, and bacon on a plate, with avocado, tomatoes, and bacon in the background.

BBQ Turkey Panini – This Chicken Panini is a grilled sandwich that is full of many fresh and delicious ingredients, like chicken, bacon, and cheese. It’s an easy recipe that’s great for lunch or dinner!

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Waffle Hacks

Get creative with one of these waffle inspired recipes that use up your leftover turkey and sides. 

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Leftover Stuffing Waffles (Disney Copycat) – These Leftover Stuffing Waffles are a copycat of the version created by Disney. Stuffing is made into crispy waffles and topped with all the Thanksgiving dishes, including a spoonful of cranberry sauce on top. If you love Disney food recipes, this is a great one to use up holiday leftovers!

A plate with slices of turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, and cranberry sauce on stuffing, with a cup of gravy and a bowl of cranberry sauce in the background on a rust-colored tablecloth.

Homemade Uncrustables – Homemade uncrustables are easy to make with canned biscuits and sandwich ingredients. They are simple, tasty and can be made ahead for quick lunches or snacks. Your kids lunch box needs this recipe!

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Which of these leftover recipes will you enjoy? Comment and let us know!

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