Thanksgiving Leftovers

November is here and we’re looking forward to the next two months filled with fun and festive holiday cheer! With the biggest day for food and football coming up at the end of the month, some people spend all month prepping and planning for the big day. And then, just like that, it comes and goes and it’s onto the next one. To all the chefs out there, we know how hard you work to prepare the perfect feast for family and friends that we wanted to save you some headache and help you out with some recipes on how to use up all your Thanksgiving leftovers in the days following the big event. That’s why we’ve put together this collection of Thanksgiving Leftovers recipes you can whip up all weekend with the good eats that you’ve already prepared! 

Thanksgiving Leftovers Breakfast Sandwich

Instructions

1. Fry the bacon until crisp, remove and let drain on paper towel.
2. In a small bowl, combine cranberry sauce, mayo and a squeeze of lemon juice. Whisk and season with salt & pepper to taste.
3. Split rolls or other leftover bread in half and spread with cranberry mayo.
4. Fry up eggs to your liking and then stack your sandwich with turkey, cheese, bacon and egg.

Leftover Stuffing Egg Cups

Instructions

1. Spray your muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray and then add a generous scoop of filling to each cup.
2. Using a spoon, mold the stuffing around the cup and make an indent in the middle for the egg to “nest.”
3. Crack an egg into each cup and bake at 375°F for 10 minutes or until the egg is cooked to a medium, soft poach.
4. Allow to cool for a few minutes before carefully removing and enjoying.

Thanksgiving Breakfast Skillet

Instructions

1. Dice your sweet potatoes and toss in olive oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste. Roast in a cast iron skillet at 400°F in the oven.
2. Once about halfway cooked, toss in cranberries and return to the oven.
3. Meanwhile, warm up your diced ham (or bacon, if you prefer) on the stovetop.
4. When the potatoes are cooked, mix in your ham and crack your eggs directly on top of the sweet potatoes. Return to the oven until the eggs are cooked to your liking.
5. Remove and top with goat cheese and chives.

Thanksgiving Leftovers Crepes

Instructions

1. Combine eggs, milk, salt and sugar in a medium bowl, then add in flour and 3 tbsp of butter. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes to overnight in the refrigerator. Stir in chopped herbs right before making.
2. When ready, head an 8” non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Brush with remaining butter and add ¼ cup of the crepe batter, ensure the entire pan is coated.
3. Allow to cook for about a minute, or lightly brown, before flipping. Continue with the rest of the batter and set the cooked crepes aside.
4. Plate your crepe and stuff with your favorite Thanksgiving leftovers.

Thanksgiving Leftover Breakfast Casserole

Instructions

1. Whisk together eggs and cream until well combined.
2. Spread cold, leftover stuffing into a greased casserole dish in an even layer and then top with cooked and crumbled sausage.
3. Pour over the eggs and bake at 350°F for 30-45 minutes or until the eggs are set and fully cooked.

Leftover Turkey Club

Instructions

1. Combine mayo and cranberry sauce in a small bowl and spread on all 3 slices of bread.
2. Divide half of the turkey on top of the first slice of bread, and top with bacon, egg, cheese and red onion. Top with another piece of bread, cranberry side down.
3. Spread the other side of the bread with cream cheese and top with more turkey, lettuce, bacon, egg, cheese and red onion.
4. Stick toothpicks into the corners of the sandwich to help keep it together and bake at 350°F for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Thanksgiving Breakfast Burrito

Instructions

1. Scramble eggs over medium heat until just set, don’t overcook.
2. Heat turkey and mashed potatoes in the microwave for 45 seconds.
3. On your burrito wrap, spread the mashed potatoes into an even layer. Then crumble and spread the bacon and cheese on top.
4. Spread your scrambled eggs in a straight line down the middle of the burrito and top that strip with turkey, avocado and salsa.
5. Carefully use your hands to mold the tortilla around the ingredients and gently start to fold and roll up your burrito.
6. If you want, place the burrito into a skillet with some butter, seam side down, for a few minutes to crisp and repeat on the other side before plating.

Leftover Stuffing Muffins

Instructions

1. Divide the stuffing into a greased mini muffin tin, pack down the mixture with your fingers to allow space for the eggs.
2. Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper and parsley in a bowl. Divide into the cups filling each only a little over halfway full and top with cheese.
3. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Allow to cool slightly before carefully removing for the tins.

Thanksgiving Croque Madame

Instructions

1. Bring gravy and milk to a boil and add nutmeg. Remove from heat and add in cheeses, stirring until fully melted and smooth.
2. On a parchment lined baking sheet, slice croissant in half and spread mustard onto the bottom slice. Top with a thin layer of vegetables and mashed potatoes. Drizzle cheese sauce on top of the potatoes and stack turkey, cranberry sauce and crispy prosciutto.
3. Top with the other half of croissant and drizzle with more cheese sauce and more gruyere. Bake at 425°F for 3 minutes or until cheese is bubbling and evenly browned.
4. Top off the sandwich with a fried egg and crispy sage leaves.

We don’t know about you, but these Thanksgiving Leftovers recipes have us [almost] looking more forward to Friday than Thursday this year! If you take a stab at any of these this year or have another way to utilize your Thanksgiving Leftovers, tag us in your creations on Facebook and Instagram @noahspride. We’re always looking for new and creative ways to cook with eggs, so if you have a favorite recipe you’d like to share with us, let us know!