Thanksgiving has come and gone. Many of us left family and friend gatherings with full hearts, full tummies, and plates full of leftovers.
It's getting through those leftovers that can be a challenge. The day after Thanksgiving, you're pretty quick to gobble them up because you're still mesmerized at how good everything tasted. Come day two or three, however, and you're debating if there's any life left in those dishes.
If you're feeling that way, you're not alone. The good news is that there are a lot of different recipes and hacks that can make those leftovers stretch and keep you in that happy post-Thanksgiving lull for a little while longer.
Take Basic Leftover Sandwiches to the Next Level
Making sandwiches with your leftovers is pretty common, but some people elevate the practice to an art form. Here are some delicious ideas for sandwiches no one will be able to pass up:
Have Leftovers for Breakfast
It's never too early in the day to dig into leftovers. If you're having trouble mustering up the excitement, try dressing up your leftovers as these delectable, simple breakfast picks:
Get Warm From the Inside Out With Soups
Fall is time for all the comfort food and seriously, what's more comforting than a hearty soup? Here are some soups you can make with Thanksgiving leftovers that are sure to hit the spot:
Throw It All Into a Casserole
There's something about making casseroles that gives you that old-school, homey feeling. These ideas will bring you back in all the best ways:
Explore Dishes You Love With a Thanksgiving Twist
There are very few dishes that can't be recreated with Thanksgiving leftovers. You may have doubts, but these recipes will definitely change your mind:
Transform Those Leftovers Into Delicious Desserts
Combine leftover ingredients with leftovers as ingredients to make some of these awesome desserts come to life:
Make Leftovers Into Drinks
Believe it or not, minds more creative than ours have figured out how leftovers can be incorporated in tasty drinks. They admittedly have a little dessert tint to them, but they're great nonetheless:
