19 Thanksgiving Leftover Ideas That Aren't Sandwiches

Because we all know how to slab some turkey onto bread.

Nora Rusev

1. Leftover Thanksgiving Brunch Waffles with Fried Egg & Gravy

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Because waffled anything is amazing. Recipe here.

2. Turkey Ramen Bowls

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It's homemade Ramen. Need I say more? Recipe here.

3. Leftover Thanksgiving Hand Pies

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Because you can eat them with your hands and that's awesome. Recipe here.

4. Turkey and Cranberry BBQ Sauce Pizza

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It's pizza. Need I say more? Recipe here.

5. Turkey Tetrazzini with a Crunchy Parmesan Panko Topping

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If there's something we all need in our lives it's spaghetti, parmesan and turkey leftovers baked together. Recipe here.

6. Slow Cooker Pumpkin and Black Bean Turkey Chili

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Slow cooker and leftovers? Mind blown. Recipe here.

7. Turkey and Mushroom Quesadillas with Beer-Pickled Jalapeños

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Cheese and beer? I'm in! Recipe here.

8. Turkey Vegetable Soup

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Your turkey leftovers will thank you. Recipe here.

9. Chicken and Mushroom Pot Pies

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Just because it says chicken doesn't mean you can't use turkey. Recipe here.

10. Cheesy Leftover Mashed Potato Pancakes

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Pancakes made from mashed potatoes? Food heaven! Recipe here.

11. Leftover Cranberry Sauce & Greek Yogurt Pops

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Because yogurt pops never go out of style. Recipe here.

12. Turkey-Cranberry Strudel with Maple Roasted Butternut Squash

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Strudel is too cool to be excluded. Recipe here.

13. Turkey Stracciatella Soup

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I always thought Stracciatella refers solely to ice cream. Recipe here.

14. Sweet Potato Biscuits

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Say what?! This might be better than actual sweet potato casserole. Recipe here.

15. Turkey & Chorizo Breakfast Hash

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So you don't need to stop eating for too long. Recipe here.

16. Skinny Turkey & Wild Rice Soup

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Just in case you're feeling bloated after 12 hours of eating. Recipe here.

17. Savory Crèpes with Thanksgiving Turkey & Stuffing

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When are crèpes ever not a win? Recipe here.

18. Cheesy Mashed Potato Croquettes

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Did you see all that cheese? Recipe here.

19. Thanksgiving Leftovers Nachos

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You can never go wrong with nachos. Recipe here.