{"id":244355,"date":"2025-11-27T03:10:01","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T03:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=244355"},"modified":"2025-11-27T03:10:01","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T03:10:01","slug":"easy-thanksgiving-leftover-meals","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/articles\/read\/244355\/easy-thanksgiving-leftover-meals\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Thanksgiving Leftover Meals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Think the day after Thanksgiving can&#8217;t be as delicious as the main event? Think again. Turn leftovers into new favorites. These Thanksgiving leftover meals offer tasty ways to reinvent turkey, stuffing, and sides into a satisfying new meal. From savory casseroles to hearty sandwiches and one-pot dinners, this roundup of ideas to transform Thanksgiving leftovers will help you get your family to enjoy leftovers.<br \/>\n<!-- Recipe Roundup 6256501899395072 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/turkey\/leftover-turkey-shepherds-pie.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/2oM8U4hBppdHh9AbXSKejH7OSX4kjdMoUuv7jKzQJO04fwtHDH9ALUisXTY-iZbh8ODL3llI7Ca9jKP-K_XNbYSYhOBo4i41ac5h3fw\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">SHARI WOOD<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">OKLAHOMA CITY, OK<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/5PcS1NQLX84SzjN43jkp-rScRL2XuCIML0sU-SAUsoN7KXEFunmNQavG8TpQ0uuaCx6Y5hcbGFo74_wFioI6kC-9KcRIS-ujT3TOlz0=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/turkey\/leftover-turkey-shepherds-pie.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leftover Turkey Shepherd&#8217;s Pie<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I wrote this recipe today, wanting something different to do with my leftovers.&#8221; &#8211; Shari<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/turkey\/turkey-croquettes-after-thanksgiving-day-treat.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/gEbSbjuTZhIQu-aNtdoAbdnvB72gvTMmYN5tHU18pSPxydrx5aRgVi1cqRAPHwjOcDeJNM9AWVI8L8Kz5syOk2ecN_7k8WMOCUK9R8iZMeYzsD_Jz7Txyw\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">IRIS MCCALL<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">CHICAGO, IL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/OSgu3TJOOhtRKc2YaCIC-atqTbHmx1tTihZEyoeoLDclt2Kw4jb7T4w24fySaGnmV4mULZog_jjJ9y1N0up0HHV5yhkG8cGfVFes6w83wZQHeXi_tpO3Uw=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/turkey\/turkey-croquettes-after-thanksgiving-day-treat.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Turkey Croquettes (After Thanksgiving Day Treat)<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Don&#8217;t despair over all that leftover turkey staring you in the face. Here&#8217;s a recipe to get the creative juices flowing. If you don&#8217;t wanna singe the eyeballs, remove seeds and ribs from your pepper before processing.&#8221; &#8211; Iris<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/turkey\/turkey-pot-pies.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/zkwEFnYIC37qo554LoeJC_Bpo_A6JBhhUw3HJha7bSZvAxAOUFVWCnN6EHPfiJddXL6FV3M3sgA1diGEdBa3lPl0bdo_YNlMdSEyU3jh\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JANET SCOTT<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">WITTMANN, AZ<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/M_adK0mMtSdM2fCIad0HRy1FzVGVcJfdN64H5H1TE2W0gP3EBATPwyg7_p3xchCXHn0yK9x7ZKXzxJJL194pBCGHCMDB4KX7XwdXFGk=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/turkey\/turkey-pot-pies.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Turkey Pot Pies<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is something to do with the leftovers from your Thanksgiving dinner. My husband looks forward to them before Thanksgiving gets here. I almost feel silly for posting this because it&#8217;s so easy&#8230; LOL!&#8221; &#8211; Janet<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/casseroles\/chicken-or-turkey-enchiladas-holiday-helper.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/aqLeeanfnGSgqmjHJsxjl2uFNoUQkY2ElDSWbGt82sQvWzfdu7QDfjSzKVLiL-I1E0vdd5q0nj92RCaCiynyPF3xfu0UorWC4nr7MLTKTqOZ_bYcMmkE\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">TAMMY KENDELL<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">PORTLAND, OR<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/eX7J-dDIswz4aqimVmgW2_I5aMEesVctwu01hXCIc12gtKksgifEZ-uoWdgUkYuTfNY83agHJcevlkza53iDx2ePZzmiGbSMkr3YJqk=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/casseroles\/chicken-or-turkey-enchiladas-holiday-helper.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chicken or Turkey Enchiladas<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This recipe is great for leftover holiday turkey! I&#8217;m often asked to bring it to potlucks and gatherings. It isn&#8217;t too spicy, and I consider it very kid-friendly.&#8221; &#8211; Tammy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-other-main-course\/creamy-turkey-noodles.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/cSkSGscgDMojEKSOV1kOgPTlr38mzmplP4h8c6PEdnW_XP_0xNi0Nk2jSFeox4rY8I7gmXqOz-cI2CKj_OxTA25k10wnElmnPI7xtmomPJF4le-P3Ss\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">MARY PHILIO<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">MONTGOMERY, TX<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/tLOwRe6YnB1jQXpszQuUe0FamvhnBRks3k6KNj0J6A9O279Mg7oX1mEJF-1c7Vp2siHhT0UBfYiBKiDV9wMBILp5AvbPA0ySBPzApJs=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/main-course-other-main-course\/creamy-turkey-noodles.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Creamy Turkey &#038; Noodles<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I needed a recipe for the leftover Thanksgiving turkey. After scouring dozens of recipes, I just didn&#8217;t find anything that jumped out at me. So I made my own. This is versatile&#8230; add veggies and use chicken instead of turkey. Throw in a greased casserole dish, top with canned French fried onions, and bake for extra crunch. My husband loved it!&#8221; &#8211; Mary<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/thanksgiving-monte-cristos-for-two.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/KpnN20Ubrv3aApIwGKOBfdaSttqjP_i_iFrH9JuKrA1GHIxLt0LRXJRpIGDZpyOz-KPZMfVYzg1liReRhYL91ecoUhwkLixV01Mw825PYh9MnLT5Z_o\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">BARBARA KAVORKIAN<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">TWO HARBORS, MN<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/iNPxEjk5uzVxk4P3QxlyjJ4R9GOWj4CYGlUKAYAxKYANiIR--W3xOZz_pbW9QR9dPmViP2UrJiZoumxzvtDc8CxCQyY3LiAUn3vodAQ=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/chicken\/thanksgiving-monte-cristos-for-two.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thanksgiving Monte Cristos for Two<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Another way to use up leftovers from Thanksgiving! Another great way to do a Monte is with leftover chicken from the grill, honey dijon mustard, and cheddar cheese. Either way, a great treat!&#8221; &#8211; Barbara<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/soup\/turkey-soup\/turkey-rice-roasted-garlic-soup-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/FRat_La3hEc52VSBWAfiG5Xnl14xItzEnX1ENINdjUDHRZCT-6F9Fzs05o0RpgYKiKa9UIEJDMuXBJtaqoLnQW6w4VrQ2TMYn9UuHeI524gRedyfu08\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">KATHRYN MARTIN<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">ROSSCOMMON, MI<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/G8mW1rYI_WZmmWSGX-opjwSkj6n8yh-ywqEBTq5Q1EgoO8E_odVqNJno7QrE4k4hQi1cJ13Li_gZol0gLDsJnmHB0GUVuXELjf5EMwU=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/soup\/turkey-soup\/turkey-rice-roasted-garlic-soup-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Turkey Rice Roasted Garlic Soup<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This was something I put together with what I had in the kitchen.&#8221; &#8211; Kathryn<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/sandwiches\/turkey-broccoli-cheese-pockets.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/2ULai71LSiCM8dkp0i1_BoqFpZM7dAoOP50B9NAAQNScGzDUFq71LFmDdmK-O7k2ayspaWOx9HBhF09ZsoY4dwR2M-7WE84pd3DDYotCI6cEb8_z0eFa\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">DEBORAH FISHER<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">CHATTANOOGA, TN<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/zS3yYlibIz0Uq1LgGbFRPJPqevNcRt8akuVBWBLhgprTDfPN46GbjJIOWtWcYFuPx6zQ61DLdmdpReUJ6uO7K7opfG2xV5SSeYgqw9La=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/sandwiches\/turkey-broccoli-cheese-pockets.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Turkey Broccoli Cheese Pockets<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I came up with this one when looking for a different way to use leftover turkey that the whole family could enjoy. They became an instant hit. We make them in larger batches, and it&#8217;s easy to adjust the amounts to taste.&#8221; &#8211; Deborah<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/soup\/turkey-soup\/quick-and-easy-turkey-noodle-soup.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/dziRdTjxtcimkUr77RSx0GXbWYUdpFAWLzm35DWSEk6gruXLVz42IjAP-bN_p9kiTWJosIgqtbQKcNwlE7RGZjxt36lkHKgF3x3W7NI\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">JUDY RICHARDSON BUTZ<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">LAURENS (ANDERSON), SC<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/P3TOExN39-8YVo4VZuI03OkWjxYNH8G1iLqongEfrn7K84Wg_HVNwPNVFTYfoPmKQhci1CL5ZQ7QboNe1ICiQaKxDuwHnowimSmQMiI=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/soup\/turkey-soup\/quick-and-easy-turkey-noodle-soup.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quick and Easy Turkey Noodle Soup<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Since it was cold today, I decided to make some turkey soup from leftover turkey and some broth I made from the bones. I didn&#8217;t have noodles so I tried the Ramen noodles and it was very tasty.&#8221; &#8211; Judy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/sauce-spread\/spread\/turkey-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/eBD9-yM2787fRvGhcLM85c32NOupkRt2qYuGXTt4aKIyLWrb_if5jQbpxfSDWW9S72jtB1_iYMNhNWIn4sdTckEHJpUSSYiERZYk_lpqO1RXZuPfkTnQPQ\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">CARRIE OWENS<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">QUINCY, IL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/d-AXGByfHtBZ3Uncz-XbmCKk6dzK9ZM-fZgFRTyL8oBNIH42ecNBMWxdnl50ZGxZE7Gu9pU5YokYViYZcgSSwbtUgMEI9tMlPikPvPw=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/sauce-spread\/spread\/turkey-salad.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Turkey Salad<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;My daughter and I are posting yummy recipes left to us by my Grandma Vivian, her great-grandma. We love and miss you.&#8221; &#8211; Carrie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/turkey\/turkey-tetrazzini-3.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Oc7np_eMZRYhmmtpMmnz-_Y2tVYP5jNszdg0MILuqenDc5OPwtaqdlIWpc8ln5nKjWzF_pYdbehi2kjETnHIRDpfi_1rL_NFgEQo-lY\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">TAMARA MINCK<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">VANCOUVER, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/hGr49u2MvSFTdGYDAg-v2IbzOfL5lBd3MA0xfAo3hPm98RVA1WL8hpKC5anRlFfVvjM_GbdeO6hIiA-wA10zY6St-EX-o8VEk0uJtA=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/turkey\/turkey-tetrazzini-3.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Turkey Tetrazzini<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I started making this recipe about 10 years ago to use up that leftover Thanksgiving turkey. We always have it the weekend following turkey day. It is a great change of flavor.&#8221; &#8211; Tamara<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/turkey\/cran-apple-bbq-pulled-turkey-sandwich.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/zy9scar7U-8Gw1lTwghxdYL31vUgXo9gU_M7aFCYizCojzT_pfuWDkrIjykT5HHoWowFPtNHJdnNW9GeIgORT5agKE3uQhv7ZNyOXtBlUmA391dqWUa3nw\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">LISA G. SWEET PANTRY GAL<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">BUFFALO, NY<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/CMW4_3cjSl1k-Tp9r5CmxlZ4Zg0Debv5sF2Gw5vrfR8ZgNWXitwg5dm_JqboPXIKx7TQzwGBp34Rq-csXye4CLkHPvdtDCyOxS8Zv_13=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/main-course\/turkey\/cran-apple-bbq-pulled-turkey-sandwich.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cran-Apple BBQ Pulled Turkey Sandwich<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;A recipe from Thanksgiving Day leftovers. I try not to waste anything. So, this is a different sandwich I came up with using cranberry sauce, applesauce, turkey, and gravy. Even leftover dinner rolls can be used to make sliders.&#8221; &#8211; Lisa<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/bread\/savory-bread\/kroketten-dutch-croquettes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/jBThfSCDVvJpj82OmpSynvtpjfHsthKVlqStD8kFWlt54JV3bkPifHQZzqdTUxd30z1yCdi4vARe2JWmsbf_7jzwZoL9jrzag1i_Qt8\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">LISA &#8216;GAYLE&#8217; GOFF<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">CHULA VISTA, CA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/gSPWwJULHeEghP17vZ1pTbmNaC89Luaqeru319HZLLG7Gdu7dJacff0Z31v9apJEL3LbWsXnxYewgc39pdAxgxA0kTn7lZ1Ne2xxyTbc=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/bread\/savory-bread\/kroketten-dutch-croquettes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kroketten (Dutch Croquettes)<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;These were some of my favorite treats in Holland, and they have vending machines in the streets where you can get them all the time; they even had them at the amusement park! They are not hard at all. Give them a try. 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