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Editor's Pick: Favorite Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes

A few recipes using those classic Thanksgiving leftovers.

With the turkey carved, stuffing un-stuffed and the pecan pie disappearing piece by piece, Thanksgiving Day itself might be almost over, but the best is yet to come. 

Thanksgiving leftovers, reheated and repurposed are the unsung hero of Black Fridays, Cyber Mondays and everything in between. Below are some favorite recipes. 

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TURKEY CASSEROLE from Best Foods

All your favorite Thanksgiving flavors - stuffing, turkey, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and cheese - baked into a creamy casserole. Prep and cook time together take less than one hour!

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Who says turkey is just for dinner? Here is a delicious breakfast recipe that combines leftover turkey and green bean casserole with eggs, cheese and seasonings for a flavorful frittata.

 

TURKEY SOUP from AllRecipes.com

More than 1,500 user reviews equal a five-star rating for this "fail-proof" turkey soup recipe. Plus, read endless ways to customize it to your family's preferred tastes. It uses a small leftover turkey carcass with cranberry sauce and a host of vegetables. There's even a bonus recipe included for "dressing dumplings" you serve on the side!

 

TURKEY POT PIE from AllRecipes.com

Another five-star recipe, with more than 7,000 satisfied reviews. Two pot pies (enough to feed a family, and then some) take four unbaked, ready-made pie crusts, along with cubed turkey meat, some vegetables, and a little flour, chicken broth and milk to make this delicious recipe the whole family is sure to love. 

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