Refrigerators across the nation are filled with similar goodies this week. And with a few handy ingredients and a little effort you can turn to the ordinary into the extraordinary (leftover-wise). From a “cake” made with stuffing and potatoes to a shake made with pumpkin pie, here are 20 tasty creations to savor and share.
Fun! Stuffing layers “frosted” with mashed potatoes, topped with yams and marshmallows.
Thanksgiving Sides “Cake” PAIRS WITH: Dry Whites
*Recipe and photo courtesy of bijouxandbits.com.
Make the most of what’s in the fridge with a splendid, yet quick-to-fix frittata.
Turkey and Vegetable Frittata
PAIRS WITH: Dry Whites
*Recipe and photo courtesy of giveitsomethyme.com.
Artisan bread, apple butter, arugula and melted brie take turkey to blissful levels.
Grilled Turkey Brie and Apple Butter Sandwich
PAIRS WITH: Sweet Reds
*Recipe and photo courtesy of foodnetwork.com.
Gooey-cheesy in the middle, crisp and brown outside. The stuff dreams are made of.
Mac and Cheese Waffles
PAIRS WITH: Sweet Whites
*Recipe and photo courtesy of seriouseats.com.
Turkey, cranberry and sage mingle with 3 cheeses for a new take on the quesadilla.
Turkey Quesadilla
PAIRS WITH: Dry Whites
*Recipe and photo courtesy of thecookierookie.com.
A tempting mix of goodies tucked inside a crescent roll ring and baked ‘til bubbly–whaddaya say?
Turkey Taco Crescent Ring
PAIRS WITH: Sweet Reds
*Recipe and photo courtesy of McCormick & Company, Inc.
Colorful and tasty, this fragrant and hardy soup comes together in less than an hour.
Chunky Turkey Vegetable Soup
PAIRS WITH: Dry Reds
*Recipe and photo courtesy of marthastewart.com. 
The bird is the star here, topped with croutons made from stuffing and a zippy cran sauce salad dressing.
Turkey Salad
PAIRS WITH: Dry Whites
*Recipe and photo courtesy of eatingwell.com.
Everybody can create their ideal sandwich when you set up this beautiful board of
fixin’s.
Thanksgiving Leftovers Sandwich Board
PAIRS WITH: Dry Whites
*Recipe and photo courtesy of bakermama.com.
Grab your sheet pan, arrange veggies and turkey and roast for 25 minutes. Easy and good.
Leftover Turkey with Roasted Vegetables
*Recipe and photo courtesy of craftyforhome.com.
Turkey chunks tucked into puff pastry with vegetables and creamy gravy–it doesn’t get any better.
Thanksgiving Pot Pie
PAIRS WITH: Off-Dry Whites
*Recipe and photo courtesy of foodnetwork.com.
Just about everything you love about Thanksgiving dinner can go on this sandwich–including gravy.
Open Faced Thanksgiving Sandwich
PAIRS WITH: Dry Whites
*Recipe and photo courtesy of labreabakery.com.
Vegan turkey cutlets fresh off the grill topped with your fave T-Day goodies make these extra special.
Vegan Thanksgiving Sandwich
PAIRS WITH: Off-Dry Whites
*Recipe and photo courtesy of theedgyveg.com.
Earthy-sweet acorn squash and stuffing jazzed up with parmesan and spices will be a big hit.
Acorn Squash with Leftover Stuffing
PAIRS WITH: Dry Whites
*Recipe and photo courtesy of tasteofhome.com.
Green bean casserole tastes amazing baked in mushroom caps with cheese and crisp onions.
Green Bean Casserole Stuffed Mushrooms
PAIRS WITH: Dry Reds
*Recipe and photo courtesy of spicysouthernkitchen.com.
Cheddar and chives transform your surplus spuds into something spectacular.
Mashed Potato Muffins
PAIRS WITH: Dry Reds
*Recipe and photo courtesy of justataste.com.
Turkey, stuffing and mashers rolled in an egg wash, panko-baked and gravy-topped!
Turkey and Gravy Balls
PAIRS WITH: Sweet Reds
*Recipe and photo courtesy of thehealthyepicurean.com.
Pumpkin pie, ice cream and milk, check! Toss in blender, check! You’ll love it.
Leftover Pumpkin Pie Shakes
*Recipe and photo courtesy of giveitsomethyme.com.
Cran sauce in mini ramekins with simple cake topping and a scoop of vanilla makes a grand dessert.
Mini Cranberry Sauce Cobblers
PAIRS WITH: Off-Dry Reds
*Recipe and photo courtesy of thecomfortofcooking.com.
Green apples, cranberry sauce and crunchy oat topping combine for a fancy-tasting treat.
Cranberry Sauce Apple Crisp
PAIRS WITH: Sweet Whites
*Recipe and photo courtesy of justataste.com.
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