I hate leftovers, full stop. Unless it is a rare, fantastic meal that magically improves its taste while chilling out overnight in my fridge (super rare), I will not eat leftovers. Holiday meals are not the exception, they are the rule. Even though I personally will not eat leftovers, I do have some leftover hacks that can make your nearly week old leftovers *new(-ish)* again.
Cranberry Sauce: Cocktail Mixer
Puree your leftover cranberry sauce in a food processor or blender until it is completely liquified. Run the liquid through a strainer to catch any remaining solid bits in the mixture. Use the strained liquid as a cocktail mixer-- in Kettle and Cran, martinis, cosmopolitans, and as a champagne topper.
Rolls: Breadcrumbs
Crumble leftover rolls into small chunks and spray with cooking spray. Place the crumbles on a baking sheet and cook at 350 degrees until the crumbs are crisp. Once the crumbs have cooled, run small amounts through a food processor or blender and pulse until they are the consistency of a fine meal. Use this meal as you would breadcrumbs.
Turkey and Stuffing: Casserole
Shred leftover turkey. Mix turkey, leftover stuffing, and half a cup of mayonnaise in a casserole dish. Smooth the mixture out, top with cheese (if you wish) and bake at 350 degrees until cheese is melted and the ingredients are bubbling.
Turkey: Turkey Tater Tot Casserole
A new take on a personal favorite. Shred your left over turkey and combine with one can on drained corn, two cans of condensed cream of mushroom soup, and 2/3 of a can of water. Spread half the mixture out in a casserole dish then lay a layer of tatter tots on top of the mixture. Add the remaining mixture on top of the tatter tots. Lastly, add the remaining tots and (depending on your taste) a little cheese on top. Bake at 350 degrees until cooked through.
What creative ideas have you come up with for your leftovers? Share your ideas in the comments.
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