13 Kid-Friendly Recipes For Thanksgiving Leftovers

Happy Thanksgiving! The smell of turkey in the oven and the sound of football on TV can only mean that the Thanksgiving feast is about to begin! We're grateful for you, our readers, the whole year through and wish you and your families a wonderful holiday!

Once the meal is through, and your dishwasher is humming, a mama's thoughts often turn to all of the leftovers crowding her fridge. Don't fret. We've got seven kid-friendly Thanksgiving leftover recipes that will keep everyone full throughout the weekend (and free up some space before the school week resumes on Monday!). Sources: Giggles Galore, Gimme Some Oven, and Foxes Love Lemons

Thanksgiving Waffles
Foxes Love Lemons

Thanksgiving Waffles

A perfect blend of savory and sweet, Foxes Love Lemons's Thanksgiving waffles are a great dish for your Black Friday brunch.

Potato Turkey Balls
Catherine McCord's Weelicious

Potato Turkey Balls

We know that kids love to eat with their hands, and while they were probably encouraged to use silverware at the family dinner, these potato turkey balls are all about the hands!

Thanksgiving Sandwich
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Thanksgiving Sandwich

For some, a Thanksgiving sandwich is even better than the meal itself. Kids will love the idea of seeing turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce on a roll. For those who need some inspiration, these chef-directed recipes should help!

Thanksgiving Sushi Rolls

Thanksgiving Sushi Rolls

Everything is OK in moderation, but these sushi rolls take the grand Thanksgiving meal and serve it up in guilt-free portions!

Turkey Quesadillas

Turkey Quesadillas

Try ooey-gooey turkey and cranberry sauce quesadillas for a south-of-the-border spin on the traditional day-after leftovers sandwich.

Turkey Chili
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Turkey Chili

If cold weather blew in with the holiday, mama may want to warm everyone up with some turkey chili to finish up the bird.

The Ultimate Thanksgiving Panini
Pearls on a String

The Ultimate Thanksgiving Panini

Not every turkey sandwich has to be cold! Pearls on a String's festive panini are perfect for a cool November afternoon.

Turkey Lasagna
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Turkey Lasagna

Everything tastes good smothered in cheese, and leftover turkey is no exception. Chop up the leftover bird and work it into a turkey lasagna the whole family can enjoy!

Turkey Enchiladas
Gimme Some Oven

Turkey Enchiladas

Give your leftover bird a Mexican twist with a little help from Gimme Some Oven.

Sweet Potato Biscuits
Catherine McCord's Weelicious

Sweet Potato Biscuits

Finished the turkey, but have leftover sweet potatoes? No worries! Weelicious's Catherine McCord has an easy sweet potato biscuit recipe that the kids can even help bake!

Pumpkin Spinach Smoothie
Pearls on a String

Pumpkin Spinach Smoothie

Use up that leftover pie filling to create Pearls on a String's tasty and nutritious smoothie.

Turkey Sandwich With Chipotle Cranberry Sauce
Giggles Galore

Turkey Sandwich With Chipotle Cranberry Sauce

Give your turkey sandwich a sweet but spicy kick with this chipotle cranberry sauce from Giggles Galore.

Teriyaki Turkey Pizza
Foxes Love Lemons

Teriyaki Turkey Pizza

Rather than order pizza the day after Thanksgiving, use your leftovers to create Foxes Love Lemons's kid-friendly pie.