Beyond the turkey sandwich. New recipes for Thanksgiving leftovers!
Posted by SeacoastKidsCalendar in At Home, Recipes, Seasonal & Holidays
After you’ve had your fill of turkey sandwiches, there are still plenty of options for all those Thanksgiving leftovers! Extra crudite makes for excellent salad fixins’. Leftover stuffed mushrooms could be whipped into a saucy accompaniment for steak! The possibilities are endless! Check out these delicious recipes below using your holiday leftovers and let nothing go to waste!
Southwestern Turkey Soup
Looking to spice up your leftovers? This soup will warm your heart!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked turkey
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
- 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 avocado – peeled, pitted and diced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine turkey, broth, canned tomatoes, green chiles, fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, and lime juice. Season with cayenne, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes.
- Stir in avocado and cilantro, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until slightly thickened. Spoon into serving bowls, and top with shredded cheese.
Potato Pancakes
Do you have a ton of leftover mashed potatoes? No one can resist potato pancakes which make for a delicious side dish to any dinner (or breakfast!).
Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
Directions
- In a medium bowl, mix together potatoes, beaten egg, salt, and cheese.
- Melt butter on a large griddle at medium heat.
- Drop potato mixture onto griddle 1/4 cup at a time. Flatten with a spatula to 1/2 inch thick. Fry approximately 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Serve hot.
Vegetable Frittata
It’s pretty rare that the vegetable dishes are the first to go, so try out this delicious recipe using your veggie leftovers—great for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
- 8 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- Chopped parsley (optional)
- Two cups leftover vegetables (such as broccoli or cauliflower)
- ½ cup of bread cubes (stuffing or heavier bread works best)
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 2 tbs. olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Beat eggs, milk, chopped parsley, and salt and pepper in bowl.
- Add 1/2 cup stuffing bread cubes and 2 cups leftover cooked vegetables (such as broccoli or cauliflower).
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in an ovenproof 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add the egg mixture and cook 2 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, top with grated cheddar and cook 10 minutes. Broil 3 minutes, then slice and serve.
Do you have a favorite Thanksgiving leftovers recipe? Let’s hear about it!
