Thanksgiving is here, which means families are gathering together and sharing their favorite food. After a day (or a few) of stuffing yourself with so many delicious dishes, you may have realized just how many leftovers you have. You have put plenty of time and love into cooking, and it shows! You don’t want this tasty food to go to waste, but you aren’t sure what to do with it. Well, don’t worry because we know just what to do! Keep on reading to find out ways to use up all of your Thanksgiving leftovers.
Turkey Biscuit Skillet
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°. Melt butter in a 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix flour, broth, milk and pepper until smooth; stir into pan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Add the turkey and frozen vegetables; heat through. Arrange biscuits over stew. Bake until biscuits are golden brown, 15-20 minutes.\
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed chicken broth, undiluted
- 1/4 cup fat-free milk
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
- 2 cups frozen peas and carrots (about 10 ounces), thawed
- 1 tube (12 ounces) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, quartered
Anytime turkey Chili
Directions
- In a large saucepan, sauté the onion, green pepper, oregano and cumin in oil until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
- Stir in the beans, pumpkin, tomatoes, broth, water, brown sugar, chili powder and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add turkey; heat through. If desired, top with cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup chopped sweet onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
- 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
- 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
- Shredded cheddar cheese, optional
Turkey Cranberry Bagels
Directions
Preheat broiler. Place bagel halves on a baking sheet; layer with turkey and cheese. Broil 4-6 in. from heat until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes. Top with cranberry sauce.
Ingredients
- 4 plain bagels, split and toasted
- 8 ounces thinly sliced cooked turkey
- 8 slices provolone cheese
- 1/2 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
Sweet Potato Mini Loaves
Directions
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, sweet potatoes and oil. Combine the flours, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg and salt; add to sweet potato mixture alternately with water.
- Pour into 6 greased 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups cold mashed sweet potatoes
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup water
Let us know your favorite ways to use your leftovers in new dishes and recipes! Happy Thanksgiving from Taylor Homes!
