20 Genius Ways to Use Up Your Leftover Stuffing After Thanksgiving
- 1/21
20 Genius Ways to Use Up Your Leftover Stuffing After Thanksgiving
So it's the day after Thanksgiving dinner ... and you've got a ton of leftovers. Thankfully, all your delicious stuffing doesn't have to go to waste! These best-ever leftover stuffing recipes, ranging from sandwiches to meatballs, will make the most out of the herby, flavorful dish from the holidays. Some of these recipes even incorporate leftover turkey, too — which means you can use up all that food in one mouthwatering meal!
What can you do with stuffing, you ask? Well, roughly chopped stuffing combined with ground beef and egg makes a dynamite meatball mixture, while mashed stuffing with eggs and chicken broth creates a deliciously savory pancake or waffle batter. In the mood for something lighter? Simply add leftover stuffing to a salad for amazing "croutons" or use it to stuff peppers for an extra dose of veggies. For a crowd-pleasing brunch, mix stuffing with ham, cheddar and red onion and bake for a cheesy bread pudding that everyone will love. The best part about Thanksgiving leftovers is that they all taste good together, so don't be afraid to pile a sandwich 0r wrap (or even a quesadilla!) high with stuffing, cranberry sauce, turkey and green beans. You won't be disappointed.
Mike Garten - 2/21
Stuffing Meatballs
Here's the ultimate way to turn leftover stuffing into a second dinner: Make them into a delicious meatball recipe!
Mike Garten - 3/21
Leftover Stuffing Waffles
It's stuffing for breakfast! Our dream come true.
Get the recipe for Leftover Stuffing Waffles »
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KRISTINE BRABSON - 4/21
Ham, Cheddar, and Red Onion Bread Pudding
Turn leftover stuffing into bread pudding! Just add enough eggs and milk to moisten if dry, then fold in onion, apple, ham and Cheddar and bake until hot and crispy.
Get the recipe for Ham, Cheddar, and Red Onion Bread Pudding »
Mike Garten - 5/21
Meatball Heroes From Leftover Stuffing Recipe
These easy heroes use leftover stuffing from your Thanksgiving meal.
Kat Teusch - 6/21
Leftover Thanksgiving Salad
Leftover stuffing gets repurposed into crunchy croutons in this ultimate post-Thanksgiving salad. Genius!
PARKER FEIERBACH - 7/21
Thanksgiving Crunchwrap
This one fulfills your Taco Bell craving and uses up all your Thanksgiving leftovers.
CHARLIE GILLETTE - 8/21
Thanksgiving Sandwich
If you're looking for a tried-and-true classic the day after Thanksgiving, you can never go wrong with a leftover turkey sandwich.
PARKER FEIERBACH - 9/21
Friendsgiving Nachos
Top potato chips with leftover stuffing — along with cheese and shredded turkey — for the perfect post-Turkey Day party app.
Jonathan Boulton - 10/21
Thanksgiving in a Blanket
Just when you thought your favorite appetizer couldn't get any better.
Chelsea Lupkin - 11/21
Thanksgiving Ring
Stuff all of your Thanksgiving leftovers — stuffing included — inside a giant crescent roll.
Ethan Calabrese - 12/21
Turkey and Stuffing Stuffed Peppers
These are just like the stuffed peppers you love except done Thanksgiving style (and topped with mozzarella, of course).
PERNILLE LOOF; STYLED BY MICAH MORTON AND DAPHNA GUTTIN - 13/21
Chicken Stuffing Casserole
Who knew you could turn a Thanksgiving side dish into a whole new meal the next day?
Parker Feierbach - 14/21
Stuffing Muffins
Because why wouldn't you want to eat stuffing in muffin form?
Inside BruCrew Life - 15/21
Stuffing in a Bundt Pan
Bake leftover stuffing in your bundt pan for a dish that's worthy of a second holiday feast.
A Spicy Perspective - 16/21
Stuffed Sweet Peppers
Peppers are also an appropriate vehicle for leftover carbs, especially when there are multiple dipping sauces involved.
Courtesy of Chef De Home - 17/21
Turkey, Stuffing and Cranberry Quesadilla
Skip the sandwich and opt to stuff all your leftovers into a cheesy quesadilla instead.
Get the recipe from One Sweet Mess »
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Courtesy of One Sweet Mess - 18/21
Thanksgiving Poutine
It's fine to have Canadian food the day after Thanksgiving, right? Just add your leftovers to a plate of fries!
Courtesy of I Am A Food Blog - 19/21
Thanksgiving Leftover Sandwich With a Moist Maker
Stuffing belongs in your leftover sandwich and so does a moist maker. For those who don't watch Friends, a moist maker is when you insert a slice of gravy-soaked bread into your Thanksgiving sandwich. Sheer genius.
Courtesy of Spoon Fork Bacon - 20/21
Thanksgiving Turkey and Waffles Sandwich
Now take those stuffing waffles and make a sandwich with them. You know you wanna ...
Courtesy of Real Food by Dad - 21/21
Day-After-Thanksgiving Breakfast Hash
There is stuffing and mashed potato pancakes in here and you will probably want to eat it straight from the skillet. We're not judging.
Get the recipe from How Sweet Eats »
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