10 Insanely Easy Meal Ideas From Thanksgiving Dinner Leftovers

10 INSANELY EASY LEFTOVER MEALS

(a.k.a. Dinner Winner streak gold)

1. The Leftover Hero Sandwich

Layer turkey + stuffing + cranberry sauce on ANY bread.
Toast it if you're feeling fancy.
Done.

2. Turkey Quesadillas

Shredded turkey + shredded cheese inside a tortilla.
Dip in gravy if you’re unhinged (in a good way).

3. Thanksgiving Fried Rice

Rice + turkey + peas + leftover veggies + soy sauce.
Everything tastes better as fried rice. Facts.

4. Stuffing Waffles

Mix leftover stuffing with one egg.
Press it in your waffle iron.
Top with gravy.
You’re welcome.

5. Turkey Noodle Soup

Broth + turkey + leftover carrots + noodles of any kind.
That’s it. It’s soup. You made soup.

6. Mashed Potato Bowls

Mashed potatoes as the base.
Add turkey + corn + gravy.
It’s basically a KFC Famous Bowl — without the $11 price tag.

7. Thanksgiving Omelet

Cheese + turkey + leftover veggies folded into an omelet.
Cranberry sauce on the side because you’re THAT girl.

8. Turkey Alfredo

Jarred Alfredo sauce + pasta + turkey.
Add peas if you want to feel responsible.

9. Cranberry + Turkey Grilled Cheese

Sourdough + cheese + turkey + cranberry.
Sweet + savory = elite.

10. Turkey Nachos

Chips + turkey + cheese + leftover corn.
Bake 5–7 minutes.
Drizzle with ranch.
Call it a win.

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