Reinventing Thanksgiving leftovers

We have all made the trip to the microwave in the days following Thanksgiving with a heaping plate of leftover turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and green bean casserole. For a day or two this is great, but what happens when the leftovers6124286_S spill over into the weekend and beyond? This is the time to get creative. Click the links below for a few leftover recipes sure to impress your family:

Leftover Latkes

Here’s one that your kids are bound to love: leftover potato latkes. You can easily re-purpose your leftover mashed potatoes into this traditional Hanukkah treat. This is a great breakfast option.

Open Faced Thanksgiving Sandwich

We’re all used to the traditional day-after-thanksgiving-sandwich. This version adds a few extra simple ingredients that weren’t included in your holiday meal for an entirely new flavor.

Turkey Corn Chowder

Surprisingly, this turkey corn chowder includes most of your Thanksgiving day leftovers including mashed potatoes, turkey, stuffing, green beans and of course, corn.

Turkey Waldorf Salad

Looking for something a bit lighter during the days following the big meal? Look no further than this fresh and uplifting salad.

Turkey Sweet Potato Shepherd’s pie

This delicious recipe combines two Thanksgiving favorites into a traditional Irish dish. Sweet potato lovers are sure to enjoy this one.

When you have exhausted your Thanksgiving leftover options, come see us at The Haymaker Restaurant, where the only leftovers you will find are the ones you take home!