13 Leftover Stuffing Recipes You'll Look Forward to Eating

Everyone knows that one of the best parts of the Thanksgiving holiday is the leftovers. Turkey sandwiches are great, but why stop there? There are so many creative ways to reinvent your leftovers, especially when it comes to sides like mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce or corn. One of our favorites, though, is stuffing. It comes in handy for everything from topping casseroles to making these savory waffles. Stuffing is at its best when it’s crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside, so a waffle iron is the perfect way to prepare it. In this recipe, a stuffing-based batter gets pressed into a waffle iron and topped with leftover mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce. It’s a fun take on a breakfast classic that you’ll be craving all the way 'til next Thanksgiving.

If you have leftover stuffing at home, then you have no excuse not to make stuffed mushrooms—half of the work is already done for you! This recipe is an easy way to whip up a quick appetizer, snack or lunch, which is perfect if you have guests staying with you for a few extra days.

This classic sandwich is made even tastier with the addition of flavor-packed stuffing and leftover turkey. The traditional Thanksgiving flavors get revamped with the addition of sauerkraut, Russian dressing and Swiss cheese, which is a fantastic way to add some bright, zippy flavor. Pile all the ingredients high on toasty rye bread and serve.

These leftover stuffing bites are so easy to make, they take less than 15 minutes to come together. Simply cut your leftover stuffing into cubes (or roll into balls) then dredge in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs. Drop into hot oil and fry until crispy and golden on the outside. Serve with homemade cranberry sauce pesto for dipping.