Thanksgiving is over, but doesn’t mean the leftovers have to be. Sometimes, you don’t want to use up each individual item and just want to make a dish that will incorporate multiple leftover items (e.g., mashed potatoes, turkey roasts, cranberry sauce, etc.) Here are 15+ recipes to help you use up all of those delicious Thanksgiving leftovers!

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An overhead view of a vegan Thanksgiving dinner bowl with a loaf, mashed potatoes, and roasted Brussels on the side. 

Vegan Thanksgiving Dinner Bowl

Make this delicious vegan Thanksgiving dinner bowl using different leftovers from your holiday feast! Creamy mashed potatoes meet hearty chickpea loaf, crispy roasted Brussels sprouts and homemade gravy.
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Thanksgiving Breakfast Frittata

This Thanksgiving breakfast frittata filled with mushrooms, butternut squash, shallots and herbs is a great way to use up a variety of leftovers.
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Vegan Roast Potato Salad

This veggie roast potato salad is a must try following thanksgiving. Using up leftover roast potatoes, layered up with vegan Mayo, fresh dill and capers it is so tasty!
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Leftover Stuffing Frittata (Vegan!)

A delicious and easy way to turn excess holiday stuffing into a whole new meal!
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Leftover Mac & Cheese Soup

Got mac and cheese leftover from Thanksgiving? Bring your side dish back to life by serving it in a whole new way!
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Vegan Stuffing Balls with Sausage-Style Walnut Meat

These vegetarian walnut sausage and stuffing balls are the perfect Thanksgiving or holiday appetizer recipe. They’re full of holiday flavor, easy to make, can be frozen, and are a great way to use up leftover stuffing! This fun plant-based party food is also one of our favorite ways to use our sausage-style walnut meat.
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Thanksgiving Leftovers Pizza

Your new favorite pizza is here: Thanksgiving Leftovers Pizza! It's a concoction of fluffy, crisp pizza crust with leftover gravy, turkey, stuffing, Gruyere cheese and cranberry sauce drizzle. You're going to love it!
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Vegan Potato Hash

This potato hash is perfect for holiday leftovers! Use the veggies that are left, any roasted potatoes as well as seitan roasts!
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Vegan French Toast Casserole

Easy baked vegan French toast casserole which is custard-like, crispy and so delicious! It's perfect for using up leftover bread rolls and uses less than 10 common ingredients.
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Vegan Shepherd’s Pie With Lentils

This vegan shepherd’s pie-like casserole is perfect for using Thanksgiving leftovers like mashed potatoes and cooked veg. This recipe is top 8 allergen friendly, and gluten free to suit many dietary needs.
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Vegan Poutine With Gravy & Almond Feta

If your happy place includes fries, gravy, and cheese, you’ll love vegan poutine. These smothered fries are pure comfort on a plate. Make a meal out of it. Or enjoy it as an appetizer or side dish.
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Easy Lentil Shepherd’s Pie

This Easy Vegan Lentil Shepherd’s Pie is made in less than 30 minutes! A healthy, budget-friendly recipe that’s 10 ingredients, gluten-free, allergy-free!
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Leftover Mashed Potato Cheesy Vegetarian Hash

Leftover mashed potatoes make a savory breakfast the next morning! Add other leftover veggies and a fried egg for a full meal.
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Hot Open Faced Sandwich With Seitan & Gravy

Relive the days of the blue plate special with a hot open faced sandwich. This classic sandwich gets a vegan makeover with seitan and gravy. It’s total comfort food that’s great for a chilly night.
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Vegan Irish Stew with Guinness

If you have leftover mashed potatoes, serve them with an Irish stew where you can add all the leftover veggies from Thanksgiving!
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Thanksgiving Cranberry Vegetable Sandwich

Make this easy cranberry vegetable sandwich using leftover Thanksgiving ingredients. It’s a simple, vegetarian way to enjoy leftovers with a healthier twist after a day of indulgence.
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Holiday Leftovers Breakfast Casserole

Turn your leftover cranberry sauce and dinner rolls into a breakfast bake the entire family will love.
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