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Remember whenleftoverswould get the royal treatment by being tucked inside a tin foil swan?

Thanksgiving leftovers might just be the greatest leftovers in human history.

Plus, leftovers mean minimal cooking for the next couple of days.

turkey hash with fried eggs

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Leftover turkey recipesallow you to think beyond the standard holiday plate and transform those cozy flavors into something new.

I want the flavors in a new shape to make the family feel its something new.

I want to chef it upand the ideas below explain exactly how to (easily) follow suit.

Turkey Mole Enchiladas

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A few tiny details make all the difference between juicy, just-as-good-as-fresh roasted meat vs. dry and tough turkey.

Turkey and Potato Hash

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Season as desired and top with eggs cooked your way.

leftover turkey pho in bowl with herb garnish

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(Danger digs afluffy scramble, while Piva preferspoached, and Manoocheri is intofried eggs.)

Drizzle withgravyif you like.

(OurCornmeal Buttermilk Waffleswould be particularly fitting.)

(OurTarragon Chicken Salad with Cranberriesoffers a good template regarding the ratios.)

Top with shredded leftover turkey, thinly-sliced red onions, and slices of fresh mozzarella or brie cheese.

Bake on a sheet pan at 350 F until the crust is crisp and the cheese is melty.

Plus our shortcut mole tastes complex, yet only takes less than 20 minutes to recreate.

Turkey Pot Pie

From here on out, expect acomfort foodfest.

(It is almost officially winter, after all!)

To finish, stir in some sliced mushrooms and chopped green onions, Shigekane says.

Simmer for 10 minutes for a bowl thats so satisfying, according to Casares.

This will likely dry out the meat significantly, and leave it tough and unappetizing.

attempt to avoid long, uninterrupted microwave heating times, Dibella says.

The best way to reheat turkey is low and slow in the oven, the chefs say.