Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes: Not Another Turkey Sandwich

I promise not to give another gourmet turkey sandwich. Instead, these recipes are unique ways to save money on your grocery bill, eliminate waste, and eat well using Thanksgiving dinner leftovers.

Sweet Potato Bites

1 can (20 oz.) drained pineapple chunks

8 sliced crispy cooked bacon (cut each slice into 5 bite size pieced)

2 tablespoons melted butter

leftover baked sweet potatoes, cut into bite size pieces

Place the sweet potato pieces on an ungreased pan, drizzle with butter, then top with bacon and pineapple. Secure with a toothpick, and then bake for about 5 minutes at 400 degrees.

The Yummy Recipe with No Name

Pack of 8 hot dogs

sliced American or Cheddar cheese

leftover mashed potatoes

Slice hot dogs open vertically, then top generously with mashed potatoes. Place strips of cheese on top and bake at 350 degrees for about 5 to 10 minutes (until cheese is colored and bubbly.)

Easy Turkey Pot Pie

1 2/3 cups frozen mixed vegetables

1 cup leftover turkey, cubed

1 can condensed cream of chicken soup

1 cup Bisquick

½ cup milk

1 egg

Stir vegetables, soup, and leftover turkey together and then spoon into an ungreased pie plate. Stir remaining ingredients separately until blended and then pour on top of mixture in pie plate. Bake for 30 minutes at 400 degrees, or until golden brown.

Turkey Salad

3 tablespoons cider vinegar

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

½ teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

3 tablespoons olive oil

4 cups leftover turkey, diced

2 stalks of celery, finely chopped

Whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt , and pepper then slowly whisk in olive oil. Add leftover turkey and celery, toss to mix well. Serve on bread (if you do want another leftover turkey sandwich) over salad greens or even over an avocado or tomato half for something different.

Cranberry Sauce Sandwich

Leftover cranberry sauce

leftover turkey

cream cheese

Mix the cranberry sauce with the cream cheese, spread on bread, top with turkey and enjoy. (See, it's a cranberry sauce sandwich, not a turkey sandwich!)

Leftover Green Bean Casserole Recipe

Leftover green bean casserole

Leftover turkey

leftover stuffing

leftover gravy

Mix the green bean casserole with turkey and gravy in a casserole dish. Top with leftover stuffing. Bake at 300 degrees until thoroughly warm (about 10 minutes.)