There are two kinds of people in the world: those who live all for Thanksgiving dinner and those who live for leftovers.
I always waffle between the two, but I guess I’m a leftover person. I just love having food in the fridge that can be easily reheated when I’m in those hungry moods. And when I’m in the mood to make leftovers into something even better like the best… man, that’s where I love to shine. Give me all your roasted turkey carcass, because here I come turkey soup and turkey noodles! I think we all know the best part of Thanksgiving is the leftovers, right?
Here’s some inspiration if you want to switch to the better side. It’s the best part, if I do say so myself.
Turkey Curry Udon
If you like thick noodles and Japanese curry, this is the comforting leftover turkey dish: turkey, a slightly spicy, slightly sweet curry sauce, and ALL udon.
Brunch Banh Mi: Vietnamese Egg and Green Sub
Turkey and eggs go together, especially when they’re all tucked into a fluffy, crispy baguette with Vietnamese pickles and cilantro.
Thanksgiving Croquettes
This might be my all time favorite of them all. They take a while, but man, are they amazing! Mashed potato croquettes stuffed with turkey and stuffed, coated in panko and deep fried in a crunchy crispy patty. Very good with leftover cranberry sauce.
Turkey Fried Rice
This is a classic: take everything in the fridge and make a fried rice. So simple but so much better than the sum of its parts
Eggs and crispy filling cakes
If you like fillings, you’ll love these little filling cakes that are crispy on the outside and fluffy-n-stuffing-y on the inside. Top them with some quail eggs (or regular ones) and it’s good to eat.
Thanksgiving Poutine
Hi, I love poutine and there is almost no better poutine out there than a Thanksgiving poutine with turkey and stuffing and brussels sprouts and cheese curds and turkey gravy and fries.
Turkey Ph
My favorite part of Thanksgiving might just be the turkey carcass because you can make things like turkey pho. So delicious and full of noodles and flavor.
Potato Pot Pie with Potatoes
This is like a turkey dinner on a plate: creamy béchamel, turkey, carrots, peas and baked with a dollop of creamy mashed potatoes. I could eat the whole pan!
Color Style Turkey Vermicelli Noodle Soup
If you’re going to do anything with your leftover turkey, why not make this ultimate turkey noodle soup: spicy, soulful, and seriously so good.
Happy Thanksgiving friends! I hope everyone has a great holiday and I wish you all the best for your Black Friday 🙂
xoxo steph
