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5 Genius Ways to Use Your Thanksgiving Leftovers For Breakfast

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Tulane chapter.

On the night of Thanksgiving, the only thing that’s worse than not being able to finish all of the food that you worked so hard to make is just throwing that food away. So instead, here’s a few ways to use those delicious Thanksgiving leftovers for breakfast that’s even more delicious.

1. Cranberry Sauce Cinnamon Roll

For an easy yet truly amazing breakfast, this recipe for 100% homemade cinnamon rolls using leftover cranberry sauce is the way to go. While making something this incredible may take some time, it’s much better than trying to brave the Black Friday crowds.

2. Leftover Stuffing Waffle

What better way to enjoy your stuffing for a second time than as a waffle? Not only will this creation be an amazing breakfast treat (especially if you add some of that leftover cranberry sauce or gravy), but it also requires little to no effort to make. Just be sure to add an egg for every two cups of stuffing to create a consistency that’s perfect for your waffle iron.

3. Sweet Potato Biscuits   

If you love biscuits and Thanksgiving as much as I do, then this is the breakfast idea for you. All you need is your leftover sweet potato casserole, and you’re set. If you really want to make sure that your first meal after Thanksgiving ends is done right, be sure to try this incredible recipe.

4. Thanksgiving Breakfast Bagel

For an option that requires a little less extra effort, try making this delicious breakfast bagel. Not only does this include the best parts of Thanksgiving dinner– stuffing, turkey, and cranberry sauce– but you’ll finally have a practical way to get rid of all of that extra turkey. This is a totally unique way to spice up your typical breakfast bagel while also turning your Thanksgiving leftovers into breakfast.

5. Cranberry Oatmeal Bar

If you’re craving something a little sweeter for the morning after Thanksgiving, then this super easy-to-make recipe for Cranberry Oatmeal Bars is exactly what you’re looking for. You’ll be sure to get rid of the rest of your cranberry sauce once you make this sweet treat. 

With these incredible ideas for turning your Thanksgiving leftover into breakfast, you’ll never have to let any food go to waste again. And with Thanksgiving coming up, you’re about to make the best meal of the day just a little bit better.