On the day after Thanksgiving, when you’re staring at mounds of mashed potatoes and a tray full of turkey that’s sitting in your fridge, these recipes using Thanksgiving leftovers will give you inspiration to create some delicious weeknight meals for your family.

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On the day after Thanksgiving, when you're staring at mounds of mashed potatoes and a tray full of turkey that's sitting in your fridge, these recipes using Thanksgiving leftovers will give you inspiration to create some delicious weeknight meals for your family.

 

 

Cajun 15 Bean Turkey Soup

With a selection of 15 different beans and Cajun seasonings and spices that are included in a small packet in the Hurst’s 15-bean bag, this soup is a great way to use up that leftover turkey.

Recipes using Thanksgiving leftovers don't get more delicious than this Cajun 15 Bean Turkey Soup from @basilmomma

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Mashed Potato Soup

This mashed potato soup is a perfect way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. If you made them extra buttery, even better!

This mashed potato soup from @itsyummi is a great recipe using Thanksgiving leftovers. No more mounds of mashed potatoes in the fridge!

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White Beans and Leftover Ham

This classic dish is easy to prepare and can be modified for use in a slow cooker. Of course you can make this soup with ham, but the point of  this post for recipes using Thanksgiving leftovers leads me to think you’ll have turkey meat close by.

One of our best recipes using Thanksgiving leftovers is this White Beans with Leftover Ham. Of course you can substitute turkey for the ham!

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Chicken Casserole with Wild Rice

This is a great way to use up leftovers from your pantry, and another great recipe to make with Thanksgiving turkey and rice!

This chicken casserole with wild rice is a great way to use up leftovers from your pantry or refrigerator. Great recipe to make with Thanksgiving leftovers! Get the recipe from @basilmomma

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Fall Vegetable Casserole

This mixed vegetable casserole uses up any leftover carrots, Brussels sprouts, or green beans.

Recipes using Thanksgiving leftovers can be tricky to come up with, but this Fall vegetable casserole is a perfect way to use up leftover vegetables!

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Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

This recipe rocks, because it uses leftover turkey and mashed sweet potatoes. If you added cinnamon and brown sugar to your sweet potatoes, you can still use them in this casserole, but it’ll have a little sweet kick to it.

This sweet potato shepherd's pie from @itsyummi is perfect for using up Thanksgiving leftovers!

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Cranberry Caramel Puff Pastry Dessert Squares

That bowl of leftover cranberry is great on a day after Thanksgiving sandwich, but why not use it to make a great Thanksgiving dessert besides pie?!

Cranberry Caramel Puff Pastry Dessert Squares - An easy to assemble dessert that uses leftover Thanksgiving cranberry sauce!

If you have any favorite recipes using Thanksgiving leftovers, please share them with us in the comments.

From my family to yours, have a happy and blessed Thanksgiving!

On the day after Thanksgiving, when you're staring at mounds of mashed potatoes and a tray full of turkey that's sitting in your fridge, these recipes using Thanksgiving leftovers will give you inspiration to create some delicious weeknight meals for your family.