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10 Delicious Ways To Repurpose Your Holiday Leftovers

When I think about the holidays, I think about spending time with family and of course the delicious food that my belly will enjoy. But when the holidays are over, we end up with leftovers that can sometimes last for days.

After day two, you may be tired of eating the same thing over and over again, but before you decide to throw it away, try repurposing your leftovers instead. Here are 10 innovative recipes that will show you how:

Turkey Breakfast Tacos.

MarthaStewart.com


Whether it's Thanksgiving or Christmas, we tend to focus on the dinner and not breakfast, but this recipe lets you get the best of both worlds.

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Sweet Potato-Cranberry Doughnuts.

Taste of Home


There's nothing better than a tasty dessert after dinner. However, this recipe shows you how to turn your leftovers into a dessert.

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Leftover Turkey Pizza.

BakedByRachel.com


This recipe is for all my pizza lovers out there! What is great about this recipe is that while turkey is the main ingredient, you can also use leftover mashed potatoes and gravy.

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Sweet Potato Waffles with Cranberry Maple Syrup.

Better Homes and Gardens


They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but when it comes to the holidays, it's okay to indulge in the sweet stuff. This meal allows you to do just that while also using up leftovers.

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Cranberry Culprit.

Chowhound.com


Yes, you can turn your cranberry sauce into a sweet alcoholic drink. Introducing the Cranberry Culprit! With a little bourbon and ginger ale, you will have the perfect after dinner cocktail.

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Ham Salad.

@ImmaculateBites


This dish is exciting because you can add it to other foods such as toast, crackers or even serve over a bed of lettuce.

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Turkey Gumbo.

Today.com


Gumbo is a perfect dish for when it gets cold outside and this Turkey Gumbo gives you the opportunity to use as much turkey as you want to make it good and hearty.

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Vegan Hot Pockets.

Well Vegan


This vegan dish has all the fixings that are sure to make your taste buds happy after the holidays.

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Mashed Potato and Stuffing Patties. 

PocketChangeGourmet.com


These yummy patties are easy to make. With mashed potatoes, stuffing, and turkey as your main ingredients, you can expect to be filled up.

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Frittata (with Greens).

Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times


Turn that pot of greens into a delicious frittata and give your day a healthy start.

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